Opening up the age old oil debate. Just installed the rekluse core exp and loving it. They do suggest using Shell rotella T diesel oil if notice slippage or squeking. I have not noticed squeaking or slippage but have any of you tried 15w40 shell rotella as suggested in your bikes?
Shell Rotella T diesel oil - hmmm??
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I run 10-40 in the winter 15-40 in the summer, it works great plus its cheaper than yamaha oil!
the Rotella is all we have ran for two years now in the Rekluse clutches for endurocross and now in the winter with no problems and no mainteneace really to speak of with the clutches, just oil changes.
The one thing you may find that we found to beneficial in the winter is heavy weights for engagement in the EXP is what we found through working with Rekluse to be a benefit.
The one thing you may find that we found to beneficial in the winter is heavy weights for engagement in the EXP is what we found through working with Rekluse to be a benefit.
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"stuff" on the way
rekluse is sending me "stuff" specifically for the mt hourse. not sure what they are sending. I left it in their hands and advise. I will post once the "stuff" arrives and how it works!!!
thats a few more for rotella, going to go save some money on oil. this bike thing is WAY cheaper than a sled!!! o h and more fun
rekluse is sending me "stuff" specifically for the mt hourse. not sure what they are sending. I left it in their hands and advise. I will post once the "stuff" arrives and how it works!!!
thats a few more for rotella, going to go save some money on oil. this bike thing is WAY cheaper than a sled!!! o h and more fun
Ive been running the Rotella T since my switch to mostly 4st's in 02
great stuff and the price is right..
great stuff and the price is right..
I've been running Rotella T in all my bikes (blue thumpers and orange ring-a-dings) and my Corvette powered ski-boat for 6 years. Some of the bikes were stock and some Rekluse equiped. I also run Rotella T synthetic in my road bikes, since the oil only gets one oil change a year.
You'll be hard pressed to anything that resembles proof of an oil damaging anything.
You'll be hard pressed to anything that resembles proof of an oil damaging anything.
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my experience has been that rekluse life is dependent upon understanding how they work and keeping them locked up absolutely as much as possible.
running around a gear to high and low engine rpm with a big 4 stroke you can destroy all models of rekluse clutch's with any oil. its a slipping clutch not an automatic transmission. I have run the rotella when rekluse came out with that post 4 or 5 years ago, ok, clutch wasn't any different. Decided that best quality 5 30 synthetic for my engine was first, clutch parts is cheap. 6 years on the same rekluse, never an issue. 45 minutes last year for customer that thought he could ride in steep woods terrain on his big crf and he smoked his second rkluse and thinks their junk............just bad riding habits. slip a little to take off if you have to, then get rpm up and lock that suker up or pay the price. Hot coolant and hot oil and you know you're abusing you rekluse.
my experience has been that rekluse life is dependent upon understanding how they work and keeping them locked up absolutely as much as possible.
running around a gear to high and low engine rpm with a big 4 stroke you can destroy all models of rekluse clutch's with any oil. its a slipping clutch not an automatic transmission. I have run the rotella when rekluse came out with that post 4 or 5 years ago, ok, clutch wasn't any different. Decided that best quality 5 30 synthetic for my engine was first, clutch parts is cheap. 6 years on the same rekluse, never an issue. 45 minutes last year for customer that thought he could ride in steep woods terrain on his big crf and he smoked his second rkluse and thinks their junk............just bad riding habits. slip a little to take off if you have to, then get rpm up and lock that suker up or pay the price. Hot coolant and hot oil and you know you're abusing you rekluse.
Well there is a big difference between the Z Start pro which is the older clutch and the Core EXP and thd EXP.
The Z Start uses the balls however for snow biking it is recommended to change out some of the balls from the steel to tungsten carbide to give it better engagement.
The Core EXP utilizes springs and still has weight sets that can also be increased for snow bold engagement. Two levels of adjustment. I have not changed the weights as I ride on and off the clutch with limited slip due to my riding style. That being said when you go with the complete Core package you get a bigger clutch cover which looks great but also allows you to hold more oil in the case keeping the bike cooler. This coupled with bigger radiators and I haven't over heated my bike yet even in the endurocross series.
The EXP itself is able to drop in most bikes without the aftermarket clutch cover by removing a fiber and steel plate be forewarned it will potentially make your bike hotter and your clutch works harder as well.
The Core EXP system is the way to go and if adjusted right from the beginning should give you years of flawless use. I usually drop new fibers in when we put in the clutch and I am going on two years and a lot of hours without any problems just Rotella 15-40 oil changes.
I think the big difference comes from the guys that like the slip for woods/tire riding then they switch to snow and if your not in tune with your bike or familiar with snow biking you would be better served to go harder on the engagement. This is what I find from those who are not familiar with the Rekluse when they ride one of the bikes with it. They seem to think the track is ratcheting so they ride them easy instead of just getting on it and engaging and riding. The other misconception gos back to thd previous post and people think they can simply be on and offline an automatic which like the previous poster stated they are not automatic transmissions.
Hopefully this helps as there are several options readily available from Rekluse for a very specific set up. One thing to remember when setting it up is that Just because it is a specific set up for one brand does not mean it will be the same set up and same response in another brand of bike. Meaning middle on one maybe a big slip on another or harder hit on another.
The Z Start uses the balls however for snow biking it is recommended to change out some of the balls from the steel to tungsten carbide to give it better engagement.
The Core EXP utilizes springs and still has weight sets that can also be increased for snow bold engagement. Two levels of adjustment. I have not changed the weights as I ride on and off the clutch with limited slip due to my riding style. That being said when you go with the complete Core package you get a bigger clutch cover which looks great but also allows you to hold more oil in the case keeping the bike cooler. This coupled with bigger radiators and I haven't over heated my bike yet even in the endurocross series.
The EXP itself is able to drop in most bikes without the aftermarket clutch cover by removing a fiber and steel plate be forewarned it will potentially make your bike hotter and your clutch works harder as well.
The Core EXP system is the way to go and if adjusted right from the beginning should give you years of flawless use. I usually drop new fibers in when we put in the clutch and I am going on two years and a lot of hours without any problems just Rotella 15-40 oil changes.
I think the big difference comes from the guys that like the slip for woods/tire riding then they switch to snow and if your not in tune with your bike or familiar with snow biking you would be better served to go harder on the engagement. This is what I find from those who are not familiar with the Rekluse when they ride one of the bikes with it. They seem to think the track is ratcheting so they ride them easy instead of just getting on it and engaging and riding. The other misconception gos back to thd previous post and people think they can simply be on and offline an automatic which like the previous poster stated they are not automatic transmissions.
Hopefully this helps as there are several options readily available from Rekluse for a very specific set up. One thing to remember when setting it up is that Just because it is a specific set up for one brand does not mean it will be the same set up and same response in another brand of bike. Meaning middle on one maybe a big slip on another or harder hit on another.
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07 WR450 w/ Z-start Pro Rekluse clutch with snowbike kit. Been using the Rotella T6 full synthetic oil for 2 years now (summer and winter both). This oil is JASO MA wet clutch certified and works great with no issues. Can buy at Walmart for $23 per gallon. You definitely want to use sythetic oil for those cold morning starts in the winter. Makes a difference.