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Rekluse top screw removal advice?

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LeFrog

Joined Mar 2005
3K Posts | 3+
Mesa, AZ
Alright, the Rekluse kit comes with a Torx bit and that is what I used to screw the 3mm Torx screws at the top.

After putting the bike together I realized the stupid kick start recoil spring had come off (I should have checked before putting the clutch back on, I know).

So I tried to remove the Rekluse clutch.

The Problem is that you actually need a #10 bit and the one in the kit is a #8. Nice.

Because the screws were Loctited in, following their recommendation, and because the bit is too small, I ended up warping the bit. Now I am unable to remove 6 of the screws.

I went to Ace (that's where I realized the Rekluse-provided bit was too small) and got some new screws (they are Allen screws but I trust this system more than Torx) and I intend to replace ALL of the darn Rekluse screws with those new ones.

But I cannot remove the damaged screws for the life of me. What's the best technique to do that? A backward bit could work but for 3mm, they are a bit hard to find.

Thanks!
 
is the head still on the screw, and just the torx hole ruined? if so, take an allen wrench that is just a hair larger and try hammering it into the hole and make an allen out of it to get it out. to get a good snug fit, you may have to cut the allen to make it straight instead of an "el".
 
Ned, I went to get a Duralast Torx driver and managed to get the screws out.

I fixed the recoil spring issue as well as my gear selector (again, the fork did not want to come back, had to shave off a bit of metal with the Dremel).

But I realize that the lower assembly (the part that attaches the Rekluse to the clutch hub via 6 bolts) is frozen solid. Actually I don't remember it spinning at all.

The more I think about it and the more I realize that people are right when they say that Rekluse = crap.

I am going to email Rekluse and ask them what I need to do to get a lower assembly that spins.

Don't buy Rekluse, spend the few extra bucks on an EFM or a Revloc. It's really because I got this one out of a trade that I went with Rekluse.
 
LeFrog,
Rekluse products are a very well made and engineered product! After Importing and Distributing them for the past 3-4yrs the ONLY problem we have is the installer not installing properly! So if your the sort of person that can't arrange a piss up in a brewery, don't do your own assembly! and don't blame the product for your own short falls.
Best Regards
Sutto
 
Great for you, but would you bet your life on the fact that really the issue is with the part?

By that I mean put your head on the block with the executioner next to you, axe in the air and if indeed I am right, off goes your head?

I called Rekluse this morning and it's a good thing they have a good tech support. They indeed agreed something was wrong with the lower assembly and issued an RMA#.

As for the assembly, I took every picture at each step and I'll post them in a how-to. You'll be the judge if I misassembled.

When I get the new part from Rekluse, I'll let you know how it goes.

Best regards.
 
LeFrog,
Don't forget who started the post "I got my Rekluse" or something? and you couldn't understand the instructions! Next you blamed the machining of the unit, but I'll bet you mashed it trying to assemble it arse up and I reckon you've not fitted the new skinny centre nut to give clearance to the base unit? But what I'm mainly saying is " Take responsability for your own actions" so if YOU mess it up, it's YOUR fault, not the product!
Best Regards
Sutto
 
When did I say I could not read the instructions? I said they were not written well.

Part of my job is to write software documentation. I do not allow any software product to be shipped out without a properly written documentation. It is not something I am supposed to do, I am a programmer, but I could never find a documentation properly written for my software, which is why I decided to do the job myself. So when I criticized the Rekluse instructions, it was in that respect.

It is very poorly written. And I will write a better one. Which is why I took step by step photos. If you visit my gallery you'll see I do that a lot.

But now, again: the part is wrecked not because of what I did or did not do. It is actually impossible for anybody to wreck this part voluntarily. I talked to the Rekluse guy, he does not understand how the assembly can be unable to spin either. I am just going to be patient and wait for one that works.
 
LeFrog,
Been thinking all day that I've given you the sh#ts and I shouldn't have, Sorry. And also if your model is pre 2004 it doesn't even run a nut as a circlip is there! Sorry again. If you have trouble getting the said part PM me and I'll gladly send you one from me to you! So at the moment my heads in the bag yelling at the body.
Best Regards
Sutto
 

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