Rekluse EXP

[CharlieFox]

I was finally able to install the EXP last night. I set the gain and did the "break in" per the instructions.

Shifting from 1st to 2nd is no different than with the normal clutch. However, shifiting into gears 3+ requires noticably more effort than it did with the traditional clutch. The gears change, and there is no grinding; just higher effort.

Is this part of the normal break in process? Do the syptoms indicate that I missed something?

Thanks for the input.

[spencergt66]

Originally Posted by CharlieFox

I was finally able to install the EXP last night. I set the gain and did the "break in" per the instructions.

Shifting from 1st to 2nd is no different than with the normal clutch. However, shifiting into gears 3+ requires noticably more effort than it did with the traditional clutch. The gears change, and there is no grinding; just higher effort.

Is this part of the normal break in process? Do the syptoms indicate that I missed something?

Thanks for the input.

You are still suppose to use the clutch lever when shifting at least I do other wise everything is in some what of a torque bind

[CharlieFox]

Originally Posted by spencergt66

You are still suppose to use the clutch lever when shifting at least I do other wise everything is in some what of a torque bind

Apologies. I did not describe the situation clearly.

Yes, I was still using the clutch lever for the shifts, but the effort required to shift is greater.

[spencergt66]

Originally Posted by CharlieFox

Apologies. I did not describe the situation clearly.

Yes, I was still using the clutch lever for the shifts, but the effort required to shift is greater.

All your adjustments correct? I have 0 difference in lever feel

[CharlieFox]

Originally Posted by spencergt66

All your adjustments correct? I have 0 difference in lever feel

Clearly I have an issue. I will bleed the system and re-do the adjustments.

Thanks for your input

[Dagwood_55]

I've had mine several months now, or since they first came out. And mine shifts normal, just like if I had the OEM clutch. In fact, by now, I sometimes forget I have a Rekluse. I just use it like a normal clutch. Its just when I get into a bind, or slow speed manuvering that I use the Rekluse for its intended use.

[moto-treks]

Originally Posted by spencergt66

You are still suppose to use the clutch lever when shifting at least I do other wise everything is in some what of a torque bind

I only used the clutch to start and stop before or on technical trails. Now, with the Rekluse, I almost never touch the clutch lever.

[Dagwood_55]

Originally Posted by moto-treks

I only used the clutch to start and stop before or on technical trails. Now, with the Rekluse, I almost never touch the clutch lever.

As I said, I use mine like a reg clutch. I don't think either of is right or wrong, you're
Just able to do either, whatever you like.

Tho I do have mine set up pretty tight, so the Rekluse releases slower and engages quicker. Might be why I use the clutch lever more.......

[moto-treks]

Originally Posted by Dagwood_55

As I said, I use mine like a reg clutch. I don't think either of is right or wrong, you're
Just able to do either, whatever you like.

Tho I do have mine set up pretty tight, so the Rekluse releases slower and engages quicker. Might be why I use the clutch lever more.......

Being able to use the clutch with the lever is one of the better parts of the EXP design. Since I never used the clutch to shift before the EXP I don't use it now. Riding in town is a breeze as you don't need to worry about the clutch with the stop-n-go traffic. On more challenging trails you can forget about it altogether, which is great when it's the end of the day and your a bit tired. It will be interesting to see how these hold up after a few years. My guess is a bit better as I've seen two people burn up their standard clutch. Would the EXP have helped? I'm not sure, but I am sure it would not have hurt as long as one keep their fingers off the level in the conditions that killed these two clutches.

[xcflyn]

Mine chatters a little bit, I have the same effect on my 450, I never could get it perfect on the 450 but on that bike Im always givin her the beans so it isnt a big deal. With the big bike its a little annoying. Wonder if I should swap springs ? Any thoughts? Maybe I should be a little heavier on the throttle ?

[DuctTape]

Originally Posted by xcflyn

Mine chatters a little bit, I have the same effect on my 450, I never could get it perfect on the 450 but on that bike Im always givin her the beans so it isnt a big deal. With the big bike its a little annoying. Wonder if I should swap springs ? Any thoughts? Maybe I should be a little heavier on the throttle ?

Mine chatters on take off in the beginning but after it warms up (Maybe a mile) it goes away. I also use it like a regular clutch except in the dirt and there it makes me smile with the ease i can go slow without worrying about killing the clutch or falling over, LOL.

I bought it for the Mud but unfortunately we're in the middle of a drought. I had killed the stock clutch and thought it was a combination of me and the clay but when installing the Rekluse I checked the oil jet and found it was defective (Had a blob of metal where the hole should be. (I used a vacuum pump and large magnifying glass to verify it was sealed but a vise and drill press solved that issue.)

[Alleycatdad]

Yep. Chatter on startup. Once warm, no issues. Good thing is that you can just use the lever until it's ready.

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[moto-treks]

Originally Posted by xcflyn

Mine chatters a little bit, I have the same effect on my 450, I never could get it perfect on the 450 but on that bike Im always givin her the beans so it isnt a big deal. With the big bike its a little annoying. Wonder if I should swap springs ? Any thoughts? Maybe I should be a little heavier on the throttle ?

Or try the heaver wedges. I've played with the springs and wedges and the combinations do make a difference. I now have the latest setup suggestion for Rekluse, drive plates, heavy wedges and medium springs setting. This setup works nice for the road but I think I'm going to go with the low spring setting (early engagement) for the dirt.

[CharlieFox]

Once I got the Rekluse dialed in, my experience has noticed a little chatter when the bike is cold, but the chatter disappears once the bike is warmed up.

The EXP is my favorite mod, next to the safari tanks

[crashmaster]

Originally Posted by moto-treks

My guess is a bit better as I've seen two people burn up their standard clutch. Would the EXP have helped? I'm not sure, but I am sure it would not have hurt as long as one keep their fingers off the level in the conditions that killed these two clutches.

Jeff, FWIW I think the clutch plates will last longer with the Rekluse installed. All depends on how hard you are on the standard clutch I guess.

I've been running the Z-start pro on my 990 for about 60,000 miles now, original clutch plates, changed the second to top drive plate thickness a couple of times, I'm on the thick one now. Still works good, but I'm going to open it up again soon and see what everything looks like.

I tend to use the clutch when downshifting. When I get tired I tend to grind em a bit on a clutchless downshift, and that doesnt sound nice.

If the Rekluse basket is showing wear it might be a good excuse to upgrade to an EXP if nothing more for that bump start capability.

Are you bleeding Orange these days or do you still have the workhorse 1150?