Rekluse clutches

Hey Gix -

Don't forget to correctly set your idle speed - makes a big difference.

~ Ken

What setup are you using? I got the creep out of mine but it took alot of experimenting. I just could not accept the creep as being normal. As far as nuetral goes, it has always been difficult if not imposible to find while running on all of my Berg's.

I put a Rekluse in my 02 501 last summer. It worked perfectly right off the bat. You might double check the clearance between the discs, and the idle speed. Mine engages right off idle. If that checks out,it might be your oil. I've used nothing but Red line synthetic in my 501 and never had any problems, auto or manual. My old husky 610 however, was very sensitive to oil. It would drag badly if it didn't have synthetic oil in it.
I'd like to add that the auto clutch is one of the best modifications I've ever done to a motocycle. Right after putting it in, I spent a week flogging up and down the mountains of central Idaho. When you're hanging on the side of a 500' canyonand tryin to get moving over a wet log, it pays for itself very quickly.

rekluse

Hi Gix,

Did you buy the Rekluse in the UK? If so where from and how much?


Thanks, brookester

rekluse

Hi Gix,
Thanks for that info, what did Clarkey charge you for it, the amount of Husabergs i`ve had off Dave i`m sure he would after me.


brookester

I would highly recommend using a petroleum based diesel 15/40 oil such as DELO 400 or Rotella and not to use synthetic oil. Synthetic oils tend to induce too much slippage in auto clutches, especially in the Rekluse auto clutch. The Rekluse clutch slips more than than the RevLoc clutch under high rpm full power applications. Indeed Rekluse itself recommends using petroleum based diesel oil with their clutches.

The oil question goes on and on. I have run both the Delo and the Motrex synthetic 10/50 as recommended. I can tell no difference in performance between the two. Since I change my oil every ride or every other at the most I prefer the Delo. $1.50 a quart vs. $10.00 a quart is something to think about. I dont think oil quality is the issue. Keeping the oil clean is the priority. If I am going on a long ride or trip and the ambient temps are very high 100F plus, I will run the Motrex.
Just my opinion.

Berger,
I do believe that you have solved the ,so called ,oil question.,clean oil is better than dirty oil.done. ....nsman

Hi Gix,
Had a word with D.C.R. he`s flogging them for about £350. Ordering one next week. What are they like to fit and how long does it take to set them up? It will be going on a 05 550, if that makes any difference.


Thanks brookester

i see that rekluse sell them for $529. can anyone beat that? i'll order me one if i can and collect over there.

regards

Taffy

Hi Taffy,

I have a new Recluse Z-start set up, for a 01-03 Berg. I run this
Bike everywhere from rooted out hill climbs and mile long rock
beds to open MX tracks,SX tracks and arena style events. I can
not picture this clutch system being suited to all these situations,
without constantly having to change the set-up internally.
If your interested please P/M me you will save some money and
we can figure out how to get it to you.

Regards,
Ryan

sent

Taffy

ok. i've fitted and just blatted the rekluse clutch that i bought off husabergler whilst in the states. it ran fine and neutral was easy to find and it snicked the gears really easy as well. that was just for a mile on a green lane so that's no test.

tomorrow i will test it at the track.

according to the instructions i can make it bite/engage sooner by adjusting the manual adjuster, BUT I DON'T HAVE ONE?

it also says i can reduce the slippage upon engagement by using the weaker spring. i had two springs and two washers but i didn't bother using a washer coz they forgot to put that in the instructions. I FOLLOWED THEM EXACTLY!

anyway, if i put the shorter spring in, that's also the softer spring right? and the slip and take up will be quicker right?

that leaves this question of how soon it should engage and my non-existant engagement perch.


on another note.
if all is good tomorrow i intend to go to left bar rear brake and get rid of the foot brake completely. anyone already got the pipe dimensions and angles? i can do it easy but i'm asking.

next, i'm told that the magura mastercylinder is fine and does a good job. all i need to do is use DOT 5.1 brake fluid which is fully synthetic and will work with the seals in the magura mastercylinder, yes?

can't wait!

regards

Taffy

Well, the perch adjustment is for cable operated clutchs. The number of "heavy balls can also be varied to adjust how hard the clutch bites. It took 5 or 6 tries to bet mine where I wanted it. It's been flawless since.