Automatic Clutch

[upfront719]

I was doing some reading on an automatic clutch this weekend. They don't make it for my lil' 350, but I was thinking if I stick with snow-biking that putting an auto clutch on a KTM 525 would be sweet. Has anyone tried this clutching yet? I really don't mind shifting gears and being able to get max RPM's; however, when I'm riding my 4x4 quad or a snowmobile and not having to shift is pretty nice I'm thinking that it would be very conveinent on a bike as well???

 

[Ausm7499]

I was doing some reading on an automatic clutch this weekend. They don't make it for my lil' 350, but I was thinking if I stick with snow-biking that putting an auto clutch on a KTM 525 would be sweet. Has anyone tried this clutching yet? I really don't mind shifting gears and being able to get max RPM's; however, when I'm riding my 4x4 quad or a snowmobile and not having to shift is pretty nice I'm thinking that it would be very conveinent on a bike as well???

I could be reading your post wrong but I think you are a little confused about how the Rekluse clutches work on dirt bikes. Your quad and snowmobile have a CVT (continuously variable transmission) that uses a belt and two clutches (drive, and driven) to eliminate mechanical shifting and maintain engine rpm. As far as I know there is not a CVT available for any dirtbike. The Rekluse clutch that I am assuming you are referring to is a slipper clutch that still requires shifting and imo provides very little benefit on dirt and virtually no benefit in the snow. Many people enjoy the benefits of a rekluse but as with any thing there are pro's and con's to them.

 

[tomk]

agreed, not sure we are on the same page, I run a rekluse on my bike, but one time out west it got out of spec and it constantly would slip, I had to pull it apart and put new plates in it

 

[KAWGRN]

Im getting one as well as a left hand brake kit for mine,, that way when my feet and legs are flailing all over I still have a brake on the bars!LOL

 

[upfront719]

Yeah, I thought it was a full automatic clutch. After some more research this is not what I was thinking (and hoping) it was.....

Oh well. As I mentioned shifting is that big of a deal.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Summitseeker]

Im getting one as well as a left hand brake kit for mine,, that way when my feet and legs are flailing all over I still have a brake on the bars!LOL

I have this setup and absolutely love it!!! I ride technical terrain and the Rekluse clutch makes is easy! Having the rear brake on the handlebar where the clutch lever used to be, makes my KTM like a mountain bike. Revloc also makes a great auto-clutch but a little more $$$.

For the guys who said the Rekluse clutch "provides very little benefit on dirt", I would have to totally disagree. Try riding the rocky, rooty terrain here on the west coast with and without a auto-clutch and you will see what I mean.

 

[Rush44]

Why are you guys running your hand brake over to your left hand? What would be the purpose of that if the front brake right-hand does nothing all winter? Trying to simulate a snowmobile hand brake?

I have my stock front right-hand brake lever (no foot) and haven't ever had any problems grabbing it when under power.

 

[swedenturbo]

Why are you guys running your hand brake over to your left hand? What would be the purpose of that if the front brake right-hand does nothing all winter? Trying to simulate a snowmobile hand brake?

I have my stock front right-hand brake lever (no foot) and haven't ever had any problems grabbing it when under power.

I agree with Rush44, right hand brake and no foot brake works really well.

 

[tomk]

rekluse has a kit that comes with their clutch that is for the left hand its mainly for single track/hairscramble guys who do alot of technical riding and cant always use there feet. it just works pretty easy to use it for your kit

 

[Rush44]

rekluse has a kit that comes with their clutch that is for the left hand its mainly for single track/hairscramble guys who do alot of technical riding and cant always use there feet. it just works pretty easy to use it for your kit

This year will be my first year on the Rekluse for both summer and winter. I don't have the Core EXP on my bike yet, but I will have it on in a week or so. I see the benefit having that setup in the summer, but I just can't think of a situation where having a specific left hand brake would be somehow better.

Maybe my lack of experience on the Core EXP is clouding my senses. Is there not any single instance where you would grab your clutch in the winter w/ a Rekluse on? I'm thinking maybe I'm coming down a hill and don't want the clutch engaged for compression braking but I also don't want to brake stop my track to disengage the Rekluse (icy conditions or something equally challenging). Is there no other time you'd like the clutch handle available for a quick disengage?

 

[Ausm7499]

I have this setup and absolutely love it!!! I ride technical terrain and the Rekluse clutch makes is easy! Having the rear brake on the handlebar where the clutch lever used to be, makes my KTM like a mountain bike. Revloc also makes a great auto-clutch but a little more $$$.

For the guys who said the Rekluse clutch "provides very little benefit on dirt", I would have to totally disagree. Try riding the rocky, rooty terrain here on the west coast with and without a auto-clutch and you will see what I mean.

Like I said some people like them, some don't. I ride the nastiest gnarliest single track the Pacific Northwest has to offer and see no need for a rekluse.

 

[TeamOrange]

I love my rekluse. It saves on the battery and e-start as well. Is it necesary...no. But knowing what i do, if i didnt have it, i would get it. Nice for getting unstuck and loading in the truck too.
Oz

 

[tomk]

Agrees with the truck loading part, it is really nice to just walk the Bike up with out having to work the clutch, just walk up at ur own speed

 

[mtn-doo]

You will love the core-EXP on the snow. Ride it like a stock clutch. Pull in the clutch and rev it, feather it, pin the throttle and dump it in a panic situation! Ha! everything you would do with a stock clutch. Then in the choppy throttle situations, tight and technical, you just chop your throttle as needed with no stalling. You can chop your throttle then mash the gas repeadly in rough terrain just like on your sled, and make very fast technical lines. It's something you have to experience and play with. The end result is awesome. You will love it.

 

[4Z]

Ran the EXP on my CR500AF and loved it. Double the amount of Tungsten Carbide balls over what Rekluse recommended in it though. 12 TC balls and use the weakest spring in the kit gave the best stall protection but kept RPM engagement strong, kept slipping down which in turn keeps trans temps down.

Used a KTM Magura clutch lever for a LHRB (left hand rear brake). Ordered up a braided brake line of da interweb. Worked good for a DIY set up. Cam in handy when descending super steep trails and need both feet.

 

[snowhawkaddict]

Could have had an 18"!

Reads like a who's who of upgrades, I hope the customer you built it for gets his kit installed before the season. Why did'nt u join the club, just a builder?

Sell that sectional you and the wife can't agree upon taking up space in the gayrage.

Duvall Dean was your type, just would'nt commit!

Your welcome to come ride with a few of us Oneski's here in Yakima, I know of many others closer, maybe hook up with 94FMan.

Take a closer look! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YG4Mfye_-gA

 

[CATSLEDMAN1]

auto thoughts

I like the recluze on my Yam in the dirt, great nasty situation bail out device.

On my yam snowbike, the extra inertia of the track campared to just a rear wheel and the inherent slippier nature of snow letting your track spin negates some of the advantages of the auto slipper clutch.