MX a FX450 for an old vet rider?

jbrown15 · Nov 23, 2010

Greg,

I had the LHRB set up on my 250xcw, I liked it but still prefer to be able to use the clutch override. And that is also the reason that I'm seriously considering selling my current Pro set up and going with the Core EXP. I'm not crazy about the really light feeling of the clutch on the Pro.

Taffy · Nov 24, 2010

well I practice MX a lot and don't need a clutch for that and when i'm enduroing I do sometimes miss it but if i ever need the hand clutch I know I think I'm being 'clever'! or a 'smartarse' you might say. having the rekluse made me quicker, having a LHRB made me quicker, not having a clutch lever cost me 0.2 seconds a lap.

I'll live with the loss....

my biggest trouble is that i have the first clutch and I have to keep setting it up just right. the figures in the book of .048" gap isn't quite right. i reckon bigger otherwise I don't get a nice lock out.

regards

Taffy

GregG628 · Nov 24, 2010

I can see how having to not worry about clutching could for sure make you more consistent. I've really learned allot about them here in the last month, hoping to fit one into my fun budget, :wink:. I think I would have to get used to the Auto Clutch before considering a LHRB. As I have never rode with the A/C, how do you get a good feel of the clutch with out a clutch lever when on a MX starting gate and taking off ? When that 30 second board go's sideways and then drops I know I've got 5 or 10 seconds until the Gate drops. At that point I've got one finger on the front brake while the throttle is at about 50 percent and the clutch out just far enough that the rear wheel is juuust trying to break loose.. The Gate drops, hammer the throttle and feed the clutch enough not to slip to much and not dump it and wheelie over like a dork... :lol: :lol: I'm just going to have to get one and see for myself, everyone that has one sure seems to like them

Thanks again for enlightening me on many subjects concerning my new ride 8)
One thing I am noticing about Husaberg owners/riders is that they are a proud group that realy believes in the brand, and I can see why now that I own one. Alot of riders were scoping out my new ride this past weekend as most of them had never seen a ...Husawhat some would say.. :lol: (I saw one of our fellow UHB members has that I.D, I love it

). But everyone that did look at it asked alot of questions. Maybe we'll get a few more on Husaberg's :wink:
Peace Brothers 8)

GregG628 · Dec 3, 2010

I've got about 6 hrs on the FX450 now, what a Great bike

I haven't even got the suspension done and I'm still very impressed even with 5" of rear sag. Can't wait for the revalve and springs 8)

HusaWhat · Dec 3, 2010

GregG628 said:
I've got about 6 hrs on the FX450 now, what a Great bike
I haven't even got the suspension done and I'm still very impressed even with 5" of rear sag. Can't wait for the revalve and springs 8)

It's a bird, it's a plane! It's HusaGreg!

Nice shot! :mrgreen:

I wonder if these are still on sale?

logjump · Dec 3, 2010

GregG628 said:
I've got about 6 hrs on the FX450 now, what a Great bike
I haven't even got the suspension done and I'm still very impressed even with 5" of rear sag. Can't wait for the revalve and springs 8)

Sweet pic Greg! Looks like your Berg is leaving a contrail of it's own.
Looks like you didn't get the memo that Bergs aren't for the moto track and definitely not supposed to catch major air. :mrgreen: Kinda fun having peeps ask, "what kinda bike is that", isn't it?

Welcome to the club!

log

GregG628 · Dec 12, 2010

At this point, I've, with the help and suggestions of you all and time on the bike have answered my own question.. For my level of riding at his point in my life, with out even getting the suspension done (got the shipping box from factory connection this weekend, time to send it off) this is a great do it all bike and when set up for me it will be as competitive as I'm physically able to make it, moto or trail.. It's smooth and sweet with torque to get it done : )
P.S, it is cool when they don't know what it is, and no, I didn't get the memo...lol ; )

Squ1rrel · Dec 14, 2010

I had my first long ride this past weekend with the Rekluse Pro and left hand brake kit fitted. The auto clutch worked flawlessly and it did not take me long to just ride and forget about the clutch.

The biggest benefit is that you simply cannot stall the bike. Also you save your left forearm from any and all clutch-related armpump / fatigue. This is more apparent towards the end of a longer ride.

If i had to do it again I would recommend installing the Rekluse Core EXP and retain the clutch over-ride. That way you get all the benefits and no down side.

HusaWhat · Dec 14, 2010

Squ1rrel said:
I had my first long ride this past weekend with the Rekluse Pro and left hand brake kit fitted. The auto clutch worked flawlessly and it did not take me long to just ride and forget about the clutch.

The biggest benefit is that you simply cannot stall the bike. Also you save your left forearm from any and all clutch-related armpump / fatigue. This is more apparent towards the end of a longer ride.

If i had to do it again I would recommend installing the Rekluse Core EXP and retain the clutch over-ride. That way you get all the benefits and no down side.

So you prefer the clutch to the LHRB? I would think the advantages of the brake would outweigh the clutch issue.

Squ1rrel · Dec 14, 2010

So you prefer the clutch to the LHRB? I would think the advantages of the brake would outweigh the clutch issue.

Slipping the clutch is quicker (more efficient) than momentarily tapping off the power and catching a lower gear, when you need some quick extra snap, to loft the front wheel over an obstacle or jump over a hole.

Also, old habits die hard and it will take me a while to avoid "dabbing" the LHRB, thinking its the clutch.

Most of the time you can consciously avoid touching the LHRB lever, but in some situations you don't have time to think and you react instinctively to negotiate an obstacle. This applies to both braking and clutching situations. If you suddenly need to brake you will instinctively jump on the foot brake quicker than the LHRB - just the way my brain is wired after 35 years in the saddle

GregG628 · Dec 16, 2010

Good input guys, I'm pretty sure if I go with the Core EXP, I'll leave the clutch lever. I guess the up side is I can always add the LHRB later if I find I just don't need the lever. With out any experience with one, I just don't know..
I do plan on a little Vet MX, not sure how I'd get off/over the gate from idle and/or no lever to help slip going from 1/2 to full throttle while slipping the clutch when the gate drops...?
Thanks again for all the help and suggestions 8)

boanders · Dec 17, 2010

Some on this forum says the Bergs are pigs in the air. What's your opinion?

Taffy · Dec 18, 2010

GregG628 said:
Good input guys, I'm pretty sure if I go with the Core EXP, I'll leave the clutch lever. I guess the up side is I can always add the LHRB later if I find I just don't need the lever. With out any experience with one, I just don't know..
I do plan on a little Vet MX, not sure how I'd get off/over the gate from idle and/or no lever to help slip going from 1/2 to full throttle while slipping the clutch when the gate drops...?
Thanks again for all the help and suggestions 8)

did we mention that they don't stall?

regards

Taffy

GregG628 · Dec 20, 2010

boanders said:
Some on this forum says the Bergs are pigs in the air. What's your opinion?

I can really only say that for my age and old school jumping style (No real whips) it feels fine in the air to me, yes maybe a little heavier than my 06 KX450. For my son who is a 450B racer, he has ridden it on our fairly fast Hare Scramble loop and prefers the feel and brutal hit and quick rev's of his 09 KX450 (He can throw some pretty nice whips and can hang on to that monster). After i get the suspension back from factory Connection, I'll turn him loose on it on our local MX track and let him throw it around a little bit and see what he says (I'll gets some pics too).

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did we mention that they don't stall?

regards

Taffy[/quote]

Yeah Taffy I caught that part. :wink: I'm just not sure how you would control wheelieing with out a clutch to slip when going from idle to full throttle over a starting gate with out letting off the throttle. With a clutch lever you can be at 3/4 throttle with the clutch just starting/trying to engage just before the gate drops and full when it does, useing the clutch to control front wheel loft and at the same time being up on the cam. I just don't see how you could possibly get off/over a MX starting gate with everyone else from Idle then just hammering it. Like I said, haven't road with one yet, hope to by spring

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