Tomac Rekluse?

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When he grabbed his bike when he went down it didn't even look like he grabbed the clutch. Then he blipped the throttle as he was getting back on and it kinda shot out from him. Wonder if Kawi uses some kind of auto clutch
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7/9/2016 1:28pm
Almost certainly. They would be crazy not to.
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7/9/2016 2:13pm Edited Date/Time 7/9/2016 2:13pm
pilotdude wrote:
Almost certainly. They would be crazy not to.
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.
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pilotdude wrote:
Almost certainly. They would be crazy not to.
ML512 wrote:
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson. Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned...
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.


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bvm111 wrote:
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What are you "WAT"-ing about?

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7/9/2016 2:45pm
ML512 wrote:
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson. Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned...
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.
awesome info as usual ML
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7/9/2016 3:10pm
Makes sense. You have more into then Kongols, which is impressive.
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pilotdude wrote:
Makes sense. You have more into then Kongols, which is impressive.
Well, it's my damn job! So I hope I'd have the info! There's always more too... but there's those moments when I'm sworn to secrecy... Laughing
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pilotdude wrote:
Almost certainly. They would be crazy not to.
ML512 wrote:
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson. Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned...
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.
bvm111 wrote:
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Michael, I had no idea what you were talking about.. I went cross eyed when you alstarted talking about Gluing balls so it doesn't stall??? Whistling
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ML512 wrote:
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson. Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned...
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.
Thanks, that's good stuff.
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bvm111 wrote:
Michael, I had no idea what you were talking about.. I went cross eyed when you alstarted talking about Gluing balls so it doesn't stall??? Whistling
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor.

So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other ranges this extends to, I imagine most) have a tip-over sensor, so when the bike is laying down after a slideout or crash, it'll shut off after a certain period of time. This is so the engine will not run while laying on its side for too long, causing a lack of proper oiling throughout the engine and causing increased wear or failures. This is a liability to the manufactures, so production models have this. For race teams however, they either have wiring harnesses that eliminate this from the system, or for the lower budget route you open one up, and glue the small ball inside to the center area so it can't move. Most tip-over sensors are these little containers that have a ball rolling around inside. It moves side-to-side as the bike bounces around, but if it stays on the far end for too long, it signals the bike to shut off (like the bike is laying on its side after a crash). By gluing it in place, this ensures that the system won't kick on and shut the bike off. When the bike has a higher idle and is laying on its side with the rear tire free spinning, they'll mostly run without dying. Some freestyle guys also have to do this, as their bike can shut off during flip tricks for the same reason
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bvm111 wrote:
Michael, I had no idea what you were talking about.. I went cross eyed when you alstarted talking about Gluing balls so it doesn't stall??? Whistling
ML512 wrote:
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor. So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other...
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor.

So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other ranges this extends to, I imagine most) have a tip-over sensor, so when the bike is laying down after a slideout or crash, it'll shut off after a certain period of time. This is so the engine will not run while laying on its side for too long, causing a lack of proper oiling throughout the engine and causing increased wear or failures. This is a liability to the manufactures, so production models have this. For race teams however, they either have wiring harnesses that eliminate this from the system, or for the lower budget route you open one up, and glue the small ball inside to the center area so it can't move. Most tip-over sensors are these little containers that have a ball rolling around inside. It moves side-to-side as the bike bounces around, but if it stays on the far end for too long, it signals the bike to shut off (like the bike is laying on its side after a crash). By gluing it in place, this ensures that the system won't kick on and shut the bike off. When the bike has a higher idle and is laying on its side with the rear tire free spinning, they'll mostly run without dying. Some freestyle guys also have to do this, as their bike can shut off during flip tricks for the same reason
Thanks for the explanation, I appreciate it, I honestly didn't know. I have never owned a modern 4 stroke... Still running the 06 KX250, however, I'm going to pick up a left over 16 KX450 to see what all the fuss is about!

Thanks again for the insight Michael
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my two stroke has a tip over sensor, its when my face is pressed firmly into the earth
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7/9/2016 6:36pm Edited Date/Time 7/9/2016 6:36pm
pilotdude wrote:
Almost certainly. They would be crazy not to.
ML512 wrote:
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson. Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned...
I've seen their clutch taken apart, it's not an auto-clutch, and it's built by Hinson.

Two things about race team bikes: the idle is typically turned up a bit, and the tip over sensors are removed or the ball inside is glued in place so they don't shut off when running on their side.
ml512 always good to have someone on the board with firsthand knowledge of so much stuff. thanks bro keep up the good work
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bvm111 wrote:
Michael, I had no idea what you were talking about.. I went cross eyed when you alstarted talking about Gluing balls so it doesn't stall??? Whistling
ML512 wrote:
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor. So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other...
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor.

So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other ranges this extends to, I imagine most) have a tip-over sensor, so when the bike is laying down after a slideout or crash, it'll shut off after a certain period of time. This is so the engine will not run while laying on its side for too long, causing a lack of proper oiling throughout the engine and causing increased wear or failures. This is a liability to the manufactures, so production models have this. For race teams however, they either have wiring harnesses that eliminate this from the system, or for the lower budget route you open one up, and glue the small ball inside to the center area so it can't move. Most tip-over sensors are these little containers that have a ball rolling around inside. It moves side-to-side as the bike bounces around, but if it stays on the far end for too long, it signals the bike to shut off (like the bike is laying on its side after a crash). By gluing it in place, this ensures that the system won't kick on and shut the bike off. When the bike has a higher idle and is laying on its side with the rear tire free spinning, they'll mostly run without dying. Some freestyle guys also have to do this, as their bike can shut off during flip tricks for the same reason
Where is the sensor located?
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bvm111 wrote:
Michael, I had no idea what you were talking about.. I went cross eyed when you alstarted talking about Gluing balls so it doesn't stall??? Whistling
ML512 wrote:
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor. So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other...
Ahh, I didn't think that I would need to explain a tip-over sensor.

So here goes: All the manufacture's motocross bikes (I'm not sure what other ranges this extends to, I imagine most) have a tip-over sensor, so when the bike is laying down after a slideout or crash, it'll shut off after a certain period of time. This is so the engine will not run while laying on its side for too long, causing a lack of proper oiling throughout the engine and causing increased wear or failures. This is a liability to the manufactures, so production models have this. For race teams however, they either have wiring harnesses that eliminate this from the system, or for the lower budget route you open one up, and glue the small ball inside to the center area so it can't move. Most tip-over sensors are these little containers that have a ball rolling around inside. It moves side-to-side as the bike bounces around, but if it stays on the far end for too long, it signals the bike to shut off (like the bike is laying on its side after a crash). By gluing it in place, this ensures that the system won't kick on and shut the bike off. When the bike has a higher idle and is laying on its side with the rear tire free spinning, they'll mostly run without dying. Some freestyle guys also have to do this, as their bike can shut off during flip tricks for the same reason
I've seen every street bike with the tip over sensor but never a motocross bike?
Show me the part number for a 2007 YZ250F tip over sensor, it doesn't exist.
If ML is sworn to secrecy why would he tell the truth about the auto clutch?
Recluse for sure on Tomac bike, but Hinson does sponsor him.


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Where is the sensor located?
It's under your gas tank and mounted to the frame. It has a rubber mount and it will have an arrow to show which way is up.
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I've seen every street bike with the tip over sensor but never a motocross bike? Show me the part number for a 2007 YZ250F tip over...
I've seen every street bike with the tip over sensor but never a motocross bike?
Show me the part number for a 2007 YZ250F tip over sensor, it doesn't exist.
If ML is sworn to secrecy why would he tell the truth about the auto clutch?
Recluse for sure on Tomac bike, but Hinson does sponsor him.


I pray you're being sarcastic right now... If you're not, you're an idiot...

http://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/kaw/55c0cd5f87a86612186de957/fuel-i…

Part Number: 21176B sensor, vehicle down... We're talking about fuel injected bikes here, not carbureted such as the 2007 YZ250F you're referencing...

I'm sworn to secrecy on the Hinson clutch parts they use, but I can tell you it's not an auto clutch... it's a standard clutch but it's unique in a way.

Even the crew from Rekluse will admit that almost no-one in the motocross pits is using their auto-clutch, currently. The majority of their teams and supported riders have switched over to their Torq-Drive manual system. To put it simply, moto guys prefer the norm... not auto...
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I've seen every street bike with the tip over sensor but never a motocross bike? Show me the part number for a 2007 YZ250F tip over...
I've seen every street bike with the tip over sensor but never a motocross bike?
Show me the part number for a 2007 YZ250F tip over sensor, it doesn't exist.
If ML is sworn to secrecy why would he tell the truth about the auto clutch?
Recluse for sure on Tomac bike, but Hinson does sponsor him.


I'm going to play conspiracy theorist now... I spy another account logging in from the same location you are actively using.
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ML512 wrote:
I'm going to play conspiracy theorist now... I spy another account logging in from the same location you are actively using.
Hahahhah too good
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ML512 wrote:
I pray you're being sarcastic right now... If you're not, you're an idiot... http://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/kaw/55c0cd5f87a86612186de957/fuel-injection Part Number: 21176B sensor, vehicle down... We're talking about fuel injected bikes...
I pray you're being sarcastic right now... If you're not, you're an idiot...

http://www.partsfish.com/oemparts/a/kaw/55c0cd5f87a86612186de957/fuel-i…

Part Number: 21176B sensor, vehicle down... We're talking about fuel injected bikes here, not carbureted such as the 2007 YZ250F you're referencing...

I'm sworn to secrecy on the Hinson clutch parts they use, but I can tell you it's not an auto clutch... it's a standard clutch but it's unique in a way.

Even the crew from Rekluse will admit that almost no-one in the motocross pits is using their auto-clutch, currently. The majority of their teams and supported riders have switched over to their Torq-Drive manual system. To put it simply, moto guys prefer the norm... not auto...
Slipper clutches still common in moto? Seemed like they were all the rage when the 4 strokes first came on the scene.
7/10/2016 12:32pm
I don't know about Tomac, but I recall that Roczen's back wheel came to a dead stop when he lost his front end and threw his bike down the road in the second Moto at Colorado last year. Then he just picked the bike up and rode off. Watch it on YouTube and tell me if I'm crazy. I might be.
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7/10/2016 12:55pm
I re-watched the Tomac crash and it sure looks like he has some kind of auto clutch. He grabs the handlebars and jerks the bike up way too quick to have grabbed the clutch
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Tomac could have used one the last round !


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He might have been lucky and the bike fell on the clutch lever ?

Sure looks like he needs one ! Last Round - This Round !
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Does any pro moto racer run an auto-clutch? I highly doubt it. I will not ride woods without one but i cant even see one making it through a race. Ever watch a mechanic change the hinson plates between moto's. Smoking hot and they are the best you can buy, changed every race. The little fibers on the exp ring would never make it and a pro would probably be out of adjustment in one moto. Alot of pros run rekluse manual clutches.
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7/10/2016 5:05pm Edited Date/Time 7/10/2016 5:07pm
Likely not a Rekluse brand item, but still a chance a lot of guys have some form of in-house anti-stall setup or mechanism. Maybe provided by Hinson but not available to the public.
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jevyguy wrote:
When he grabbed his bike when he went down it didn't even look like he grabbed the clutch. Then he blipped the throttle as he was...
When he grabbed his bike when he went down it didn't even look like he grabbed the clutch. Then he blipped the throttle as he was getting back on and it kinda shot out from him. Wonder if Kawi uses some kind of auto clutch
*Sigh*... No... Pinch
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4 strokes keep running
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pete24 wrote:
my two stroke has a tip over sensor, its when my face is pressed firmly into the earth
Ain't that the damn truth! LOL!
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No way these guys use a slipper clutch.

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