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I've been riding with a ReKluse clutch for about 4 years...Always their CORE EXP models (a couple of 2.0's and most recently a 3.0). I've always loved that it felt like a traditional clutch, and I didn't even know it was there until I needed it (prevented stalls mostly). I'm always been (and still am) a HUGE fan of the company and the product.
And the thing is, I didn't think I really used it that much. I've always used the clutch normally and so I didn't feel like I used it very often.
Then I rode a bike without one. I recently purchased a 2015 KX450, and got it all ready for off road EXCEPT the rekluse clutch...I had VERY little time on it, and my first race of the season came up (94 mile Hare and Hound)...riding this bike WITHOUT a ReKluse clutch made me realize just how much I used that thing...in the past 4 years it had become a crutch I didn't even know I was using. It felt like I literally had to relearn how to ride a bike with a traditional clutch, and I struggled big time with it, and as a result I feel like I've been riding with training wheels the past four years and didn't even know it.
So I guess the one major negative I can think of (in four years of experience) on the product, is also probably the greatest compliment I could give it, and the reason I love it so much...It works so well, that you end up using it even when you don't think you are.
And the thing is, I didn't think I really used it that much. I've always used the clutch normally and so I didn't feel like I used it very often.
Then I rode a bike without one. I recently purchased a 2015 KX450, and got it all ready for off road EXCEPT the rekluse clutch...I had VERY little time on it, and my first race of the season came up (94 mile Hare and Hound)...riding this bike WITHOUT a ReKluse clutch made me realize just how much I used that thing...in the past 4 years it had become a crutch I didn't even know I was using. It felt like I literally had to relearn how to ride a bike with a traditional clutch, and I struggled big time with it, and as a result I feel like I've been riding with training wheels the past four years and didn't even know it.
So I guess the one major negative I can think of (in four years of experience) on the product, is also probably the greatest compliment I could give it, and the reason I love it so much...It works so well, that you end up using it even when you don't think you are.
- 2 stroke Taliban
Always,always have the clutch in when not on the throttle. It is the way I learned and learned how that unbinds the resr suspension.
The Shop
I notice in the installation instructions that when you get to set it up you have to use a rubber band on the clutch lever to measure how much the clutch lever moves when you rev the bike off idle.
So, clearly the clutch lever free play changes when the clutch engages.
Question is, does this become a factor on a start, when the clutch lever play changes? Does it feel weird having your clutch lever adjust itself? Or does the change happen so close to idle speed that it really isn't a factor in use?
They are awesome products, only thing that concerns me is the life expectancy with them but it's still going strong, but totally worth the money if you can afford one, do it!
I just installed one in my 16 350SXF and like it a lot.
Of course as an old man I rather like the Rekluce
Edit: I should clarify for those who aren't familair with these clutches, my experience is limited to only the EXP, not the full kit. The full kit should keep stock lever feel.
Essentially you take whatever free play you have in the lever out, by putting a bit of pressure on the lever, and then when you rev the motor (in neutral) to about 5000 RPM, then lever should move in by 1/8th -1/4 inch...if its any more than that, you have to much free play gain, any less and you don't have enough and your clutch won't work correctly.
I've never noticed the free play gain at all when riding. I've done a few moto style starts and never noticed it...but I"m not a moto guy, so you might be more particular than me.
You need to have that 1/8-1/4 of free play gain in order for the EXP disc to work correctly.
Pit Row
Proper Maintenance improves life expectancy, but even then, I still haven't gotten the life out of them that I could a traditional clutch.
#1 Suspension set up for your skill and weight.
#2 A Rekluse...yes it's that good!
#3 Set of Tubliss inserts (run your tires at 9psi all day long and never get a pinch flat)
Everything else is just "flash"
My mistake was installing EBC levers (which I'd never had before) and not realizing that the big red adjustable nut on the clutch side moved around as the bike vibrated. All it took was a couple of laps and I burned up my clutch and the Rekluse never worked the same again.
Yeah, I know, I'm a Moran.
I don't know how much you ride (I'm assuming you aren't riding 20-30 hours/week)...but you shouldn't ever have to worry about the exp disk half way through a season (so long as you properly maintain your bike and the install gap).
If so, does the bike not bog trying to pull from idle?
if he isnt on the front row, its a nightmare , because he is into the row in front in about 4 bike lengths .
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