**rekluse clutch info needed**

[takethebounce]

bump starting and engine breaking loss are a slight con to the Rekulse.

The Dynaring (like Rekluse) claims to keep bumpstarting, although of any reports I have read the Rekluse is a much more user friendly system. Rekluse claims you can make a few adjustments to get back bump starting in a situtation where the primary starting system fails.

With the rekluse, engine breaking is somewhat like a sled...start to free wheel down a hill, twist the throttle, engages clutch.



For a fan set up on the SXF, run the larger battery. It will power the same fans without fear of running the battery down. Seen a few guys with computer cpu style fans that are under $15 from computer parts places that work just as well as the KTM setup.

 

[teeroy]

easy answer is yes it does. cuts down arm pump to (really it does) you can have 5 trees criss crossed and you can skip over them with ease. with a clutch you may get the first few then you better have a talented clutch hand.

I just whack the juice to it on the first tree and gap the next 4....works 80-ish percent of the time....lol

 

[teeroy]

I think the rekluse might have been a nice addition on the ol' KX500. the 450X has such a light pull I don't think I would need or like it. I bought a magura hydraulic kit for mine and never did put it on....if I ever get another 500 2 smoker I'll put it on that for sure.

 

[sumx54]

I just whack the juice to it on the first tree and gap the next 4....works 80-ish percent of the time....lol

Ya I'm all about grabbin clutch. How bout those nice little creeks that sneak up on you in 3rd and a guy just pulls a little clutch and launches...what happens with a rekluse? Are they hard hittin enough to keep you out of trouble like that. Can your clutch lever over ride the system?

 

[teeroy]

I think it can, pretty sure I read on TT that your clutch still overrides the rekluse....if you decide to leave your lever on instead of going to a rear brake.....betcha that bar mounted rear brake would be suhweeeeet for pullin crazy slow speed wheelies

 

[jbb]

Ya I'm all about grabbin clutch. How bout those nice little creeks that sneak up on you in 3rd and a guy just pulls a little clutch and launches...what happens with a rekluse? Are they hard hittin enough to keep you out of trouble like that. Can your clutch lever over ride the system?

rekluse exp 2.0 you still have full clutch use. you still have a clutch on the z pro to. its just more rpm sensitive and yes you still have engine break going down hit. and i find when im in tight sections for long periods of time its nice to pull the clutch in and rever up to clean it out. no problems.

 

[Shadlar]

Hey Darcy, Check out Thumpertalk.com. Lots of reviews and info on that site. I have been looking into getting one for Skylar's 250. The newest version is fully automatic with full manual override if desired in certain conditions.

 

[Waxy]

To answer the original question about heat, the Rekluse clutch works by slipping the clutch plates, and as such, if you ride it in a way that causes the clutch to be slipping the plates a lot - riding in too high a gear is the biggest problem - it will create heat in the clutch. I can't really answer your question about the 450SXF, it might work great, it might make things worse. I'd try KTMtalk for that answer.

As for the Rekluse itself, I LOVE mine. I run the Z Start Pro model, so I have a fully functioning clutch any time I want it. You can pull in the clutch, dump it, whatever, and ride the bike just like it wasn't there if you want to, and still have all the benefits of the Rekluse.

As for the hillclimbs - you can't stall the bike unless it flames out because it's lying on its side or something, the Rekluse won't let it stall. If you do come to a stop on a hill, you've got your brakes, and if you apply some throttle, it will engage the clutch and hold the bike. You'll me amazed at how well the bike gets traction climbing hills with the Rekluse, unless you're seriously good at working the clutch, the Rekluse is likely a lot better at it than you are. The same goes for tight single track riding. Pick a gear and all you really have to worry about is twisting the throttle and picking a line, it takes care of the rest.

You do keep the engine breaking too if the Rekluse is properly setup. It won't disengage until you're at a near stop. If it does disengage, a quick blip of the throttle will lock it up again, like riding a sled downhill, same idea.

The Rekluse is seriously like cheating on tight single track or when climbing hills, especially technical or rocky climbs. It might not make you a better rider, but I'd be willing to bet you'll enjoy riding more and go places you could never go before you installed it. It's the best money I've spent on a dirtbike, hands down.

Take the next step and install a left hand rear brake, and you've got the ultimate setup for singletrack and bush riding in my opinion.

There are only two downsides to the Rekluse that I can see. One, you can't bump start the bike so it's always button or kick, no bike deal. Two, adjusting the valves is a pain in the butt because you can't use the rear wheel to move the piston up and down to find TDC.

Waxy

 

[sumx54]

Thanks again for all the good info. I raced on Sunday. The track was 14 km long with sections as long as 3 kms where not even my handlebars would fit through the trees, huge hills with tons of exposed roots, rocks and dead fall trees. My clutch arm was so pumped after two laps that I could hardly hold on to my bars. All I could think about was rockin a rekluse through that Sh!t. I might give her a try.

 

[Shadlar]

I just ordered a Z-Start Pro for Skylars 250. I spoke with Kevin at Mongoose Machine (The Western Canadian Distributor) ended up buying the Z-Start instead of the Core EXP since it has smoother engagement, less maintenance, and you don't remove any friction discs to install it. The EXP removes 2 friction discs and one steel to install, and requires much heavier clutch springs to compensate. If you have any other questions give Kevin a call. (604)464-3460 he is very knowledgeable and was very helpful.

 

[jbb]

Thanks again for all the good info. I raced on Sunday. The track was 14 km long with sections as long as 3 kms where not even my handlebars would fit through the trees, huge hills with tons of exposed roots, rocks and dead fall trees. My clutch arm was so pumped after two laps that I could hardly hold on to my bars. All I could think about was rockin a rekluse through that Sh!t. I might give her a try.

just wait till you have one. you'll be like. what arm pump? lol