KTM freeride 350 - Page 23

jimbo74 · 01-14-2013, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

Rekluse clutch kit fits great except the hydraulic slave cylinder is tapped for a 10mm bleed/banjo fitting instead of the factory 8mm hose. Custom hose required. No big deal vs the AWESOMENESS of running a Rekluse

I would be really interested to hear and see more about this Rekluse clutch kit if you could please? Has it robbed any power from the bike? I don't know much about these things – is it just like having one big centrifugal clutch? Has it added any weight?

Oz Nutter · 01-14-2013, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbo74

I would be really interested to hear and see more about this Rekluse clutch kit if you could please? Has it robbed any power from the bike? I don't know much about these things – is it just like having one big centrifugal clutch? Has it added any weight?

Same here, give us a rundown...

B1 · 01-14-2013, 11:39 PM

no added weight you could detect. they don't rob power. i installed it on a different bike but the benefits and issues i found with the basic EXP model will be pretty similar to those on any model, read here.

brent j · 01-17-2013, 01:00 AM

I fitted a heavier rear spring tonight and the bike sag and rider sag are now to KTM specs.

The standard spring SHOULD have suited my weight but was too light. Ride time tomorrow (RDO) so it will be interesting to see how it performs.

I strongly believe suspension is the first and most important thing to set up on any bike

brent j · 01-18-2013, 12:16 AM

The heavier spring works a treat. This bike just keeps getting better!

milzispete · 01-20-2013, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by B1

no added weight you could detect. they don't rob power. i installed it on a different bike but the benefits and issues i found with the basic EXP model will be pretty similar to those on any model, read here.

Well written review mr B1. The only thing I would add is the 350 kit comes with a hydraulic slave cylinder which can be adjusted externally, making initial set up a bit easier. It also means the Rekluse can be disengaged and the bike can be bump started.

jimbo74 · 01-21-2013, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by B1

no added weight you could detect. they don't rob power. i installed it on a different bike but the benefits and issues i found with the basic EXP model will be pretty similar to those on any model, read here.

I rang the dealer the other day to make some enquiries and discuss this and he said that Rekluse has "pulled" the product for the freeride for now and they are going to tweak it/adjust it and bring it out later in the year. I can't quite remember who I spoke to but I think it might have been Suttos?

milzispete · 01-21-2013, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo74

I rang the dealer the other day to make some enquiries and discuss this and he said that Rekluse has "pulled" the product for the freeride for now and they are going to tweak it/adjust it and bring it out later in the year. I can't quite remember who I spoke to but I think it might have been Suttos?

Did he say what was wrong with the unit?
apart from the incorrect banjo fitting and an extruded o-ring everything else seemed to fit fine.

a couple of pics installed

milzispete · 01-21-2013, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by pete40

Care to share a pic of that for us?

Sorry for the later reply. It took me awhile to get around to opening an online photo albums.

A few pics of the sump guard

DRjoe · 01-21-2013, 12:56 PM

I recently pulled all the restrictors out if the exhaust and opened up the filter cage.
To get some more fuel down its gut I fitted a bazzaz z-fi fuel controller.

The bikes been geared up 2 teeth on the front and it was a bit dead but now the restrictors are pulled out and the mapping done it goes like stink.

The 12t front sprocket allows the rider to keep up with the big bikes on the transport sections (130kph easily doable) yet it wil still idle along in first gear at walking pace without any threat of stalling.

It's a great motor and gearbox.

brent j · 01-22-2013, 01:19 AM

I looked at one of the KTM accessory bash plates as the original is a bit of a joke. The price was a bit much but the shocker was when they told me there were 55 on back order!

I'm in the process of making one to give a bit (lot) more coverage. Mine covers half of the ignition cover on the left and the water pump on the other side.

jimbo74 · 01-22-2013, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by milzispete

Did he say what was wrong with the unit?

No, he didn't. He implied it was being refined and perfected as opposed to anything "wrong" with it. I guess he would need to say that.

jimbo74 · 01-22-2013, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by DRjoe

I recently pulled all the restrictors out if the exhaust and opened up the filter cage.

Did it go significantly better with just these 2 mods?

DRjoe · 01-22-2013, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by jimbo74

Did it go significantly better with just these 2 mods?

No it was way to lean I did not try to find out how well it went in fear of cooking something.
I'm not sure what map was in the stock ecu to start with it could have very possibly been the restricted map even though the bike was supplied with the air restrictor/filter cover removed.
The bike felt lean from the day it was delivered.

I used the bazzaz z-fi unit with there self tuner, Its easy to use and works really well.
I set it up with two maps one for power and one for fuel economy.

podge NT · 01-22-2013, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by DRjoe

No it was way to lean I did not try to find out how well it went in fear of cooking something.
I'm not sure what map was in the stock ecu to start with it could have very possibly been the restricted map even though the bike was supplied with the air restrictor/filter cover removed.
The bike felt lean from the day it was delivered.

I used the bazzaz z-fi unit with there self tuner, Its easy to use and works really well.
I set it up with two maps one for power and one for fuel economy.

Are you playing with things made post 1980 Joe ? A bit dangerous dont you think?

01-17-2013, 01:00 AM	#334
brent j VMX Tragic Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Darwin, NT, Australia Oddometer: 4	I fitted a heavier rear spring tonight and the bike sag and rider sag are now to KTM specs. The standard spring SHOULD have suited my weight but was too light. Ride time tomorrow (RDO) so it will be interesting to see how it performs. I strongly believe suspension is the first and most important thing to set up on any bike __________________ The older I get, the faster I was

01-18-2013, 12:16 AM	#335
brent j VMX Tragic Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Darwin, NT, Australia Oddometer: 4	The heavier spring works a treat. This bike just keeps getting better! __________________ The older I get, the faster I was

01-22-2013, 01:19 AM	#341
brent j VMX Tragic Joined: Jan 2013 Location: Darwin, NT, Australia Oddometer: 4	I looked at one of the KTM accessory bash plates as the original is a bit of a joke. The price was a bit much but the shocker was when they told me there were 55 on back order! I'm in the process of making one to give a bit (lot) more coverage. Mine covers half of the ignition cover on the left and the water pump on the other side. __________________ The older I get, the faster I was

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01-14-2013, 11:39 PM	#333
B1 Carbon-based bipedal Joined: Jun 2009 Location: Arse-trailer Oddometer: 2,028	no added weight you could detect. they don't rob power. i installed it on a different bike but the benefits and issues i found with the basic EXP model will be pretty similar to those on any model, read here.

01-21-2013, 12:56 PM	#340
DRjoe Beastly Adventurer Joined: Sep 2007 Location: Sunshine coast qld Oddometer: 4,243	I recently pulled all the restrictors out if the exhaust and opened up the filter cage. To get some more fuel down its gut I fitted a bazzaz z-fi fuel controller. The bikes been geared up 2 teeth on the front and it was a bit dead but now the restrictors are pulled out and the mapping done it goes like stink. The 12t front sprocket allows the rider to keep up with the big bikes on the transport sections (130kph easily doable) yet it wil still idle along in first gear at walking pace without any threat of stalling. It's a great motor and gearbox.