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A "dry clutch", as the name implies, is not bathed in fluid. Since the surfaces of a [[wet clutch]] can be slippery (as with a motorcycle clutch bathed in engine oil), stacking multiple clutch disks can compensate for the lower coefficient of | A "dry clutch", as the name implies, is not bathed in fluid. Since the surfaces of a [[wet clutch]] can be slippery (as with a motorcycle clutch bathed in engine oil), stacking multiple clutch disks can compensate for the lower coefficient of friction and so eliminate slippage under power when fully engaged. [[Ducati]] [[motorcycles]] are probably the most common modern motorcycle found with dry clutches. Older [[CZ]]s used to use dry clutches as well. | ||
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[[Category:Clutches]] | [[Category:Clutches]] |