Not going to invest in a Recluse. Are heavier flywheels and/or heavy baskets worthwhile? Better clutch plates? This would be for a 06 kx450f.
Improving clutching
- Thread starter rdr99
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The track acts like a giant flywheel weight once you get moving, I don't feel like any extra is necessary. Your clutch will take more abuse turning all the extra weight. A refresh using stock or aftermarket parts will help with reliability which is paramount in my opinion. I agree that the recluse is unnecessary but there are many others who think it is mandatory, to each there own.
I liked my heavy flywheel in hard spring snow but it hurt performance in soft snow.
Just my opinion but for me, a rekluse is mandatory. Especially on a deep powder day in the trees. Best purchase I've made by far for my snowbike. Props to those dudes that go out and kill it without one. I'm not that good.
snow clutch's
clutch on snow bike least of your problems...............because the track skips all the time, because you tend to ride in low gears, several in my riding group have abused kx450s with long and short tracks, no clutch issues.
more likely to have clutch issues with reckluse and new rider, if you think the rekluse is an auto transmission, many riders slip the rekluse tooo much resulting in excessive engine/oil temps, worn clutch plates, bad oil with clutch plate material in it.
clutch on snow bike least of your problems...............because the track skips all the time, because you tend to ride in low gears, several in my riding group have abused kx450s with long and short tracks, no clutch issues.
more likely to have clutch issues with reckluse and new rider, if you think the rekluse is an auto transmission, many riders slip the rekluse tooo much resulting in excessive engine/oil temps, worn clutch plates, bad oil with clutch plate material in it.
I ran a Rekluse on my '06 YZ and really only saw the benefits in the summer when riding single track trails. As stated above, the track is the best flywheel money can buy in the snow. The only real benefit would be to make loading up into the truck a little easier.
Quality clutch plates (OEM Kawi clutches always worked well for me) and clean oil will be your best bet for reliability and lowest cost.
Also, for what it is worth, I would steer away from the Rekluse for this reason: When you do tip over, the slipper clutch would allow the bike to idle - sometimes upside down. Not good.
Quality clutch plates (OEM Kawi clutches always worked well for me) and clean oil will be your best bet for reliability and lowest cost.
Also, for what it is worth, I would steer away from the Rekluse for this reason: When you do tip over, the slipper clutch would allow the bike to idle - sometimes upside down. Not good.
also, those not familiar with the rekluse need to understand that yes, it is an auto clutch, and you can creep around through the trees easier BUT, THIS COMES AT A COST. that cost is heat, and friction. if you don't allow the motor, and clutch to "eat" a little, REGULARLY during your riding day... the slipping that the rekluse does automatically, WILL WEAR OUT THE CLUTCH, AND OIL ALOT FASTER.
you need to get the bike up on plane in a meadow, or on the trail to allow the oil to circulate at a faster rate, and to allow that oil to be cooled, aiding in cooling, and protecting the clutch plates, regularly during your riding day.
also... you need to adjust the rekluse, REGULARLY, so it doesn't wear the clutch plates faster than normal. your results may vary. Ski
you need to get the bike up on plane in a meadow, or on the trail to allow the oil to circulate at a faster rate, and to allow that oil to be cooled, aiding in cooling, and protecting the clutch plates, regularly during your riding day.
also... you need to adjust the rekluse, REGULARLY, so it doesn't wear the clutch plates faster than normal. your results may vary. Ski
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