TE511 EFM autoclutch installed and use...

I traded a used Lectron carb for a used EFM autoclutch for my TE511. When it came I was a little shocked by the high school shop looking parts and no real instructions. Installed it as per what instructions could be found and a guide from the previous owner. It slipped like crazy. Parked the bike and forgot about it as i had other bikes I was really riding. Then the other day got an invite to go DSing and wanted to take my TE511 as it is a monster DS bike. Took 2 of the spacing shims out and got it to not slip. It does drag slightly when in gear and the bike tries to creep forward slightly but it engages well and holds strong. Was a little spooked I'd get a few miles into the ride to find out it slips or something is going to come apart. Basically was not super confident this this part. Rolled the dice and headed out. Had a fantastic ride. http://www.cafehusky.com/threads/awesome-140-mile-ds-ride.80221/#post-529970

Clutch works amazing. Nearly impossible to stall the bike. I got it to stall like twice but you have to really try. Clutch engages so smooth you can't feel it. Feels like an automatic but has a nice strong engagement and does not slip. shifting is easy up or down. Other than the slight drag making neutral hard to find stopped it works great. Zero issues in 140 miles and lots of fun was had. Even did a few miles of very tight single track where were were on and off a lot in the lower gears and in hot weather and no issues. Not a squeal or peep out of it. Worked just like I had hoped. BTW you do loose the use of your clutch lever, I thought I would miss this but after a few miles I was not missing it at all. I removed the lever completely.

I know. I rode yours with it in there remember? Engine braking is normal. I did a 140 DS and zero issues. Was not a ton of single track but did about 5 miles of very tight single track in 85 degree heat, zero issues. Seem to work well. When I first installed it in slipped like crazy in taller gears. Removed 2 shims and it fixed that. I was EZ on it as first as it freaked me out with the reports of slipping and over heating. By 30 miles into our 140 mile rip I treated it like I thought there was no issues and had no problems. Was yanking many 4th and 5th gear wheelies, no slippage. Seemed to work perfect other than a slight creeping at idle in gear. I'll live with that. Could probably tune it out but as I have zero slippage now I don't want to introduce some. Will be changing oil today and will see if it is cooked, don't think it will be.

Engine brakes just like normal.

Yes clutch is small (as it has mechanical advantage) and on the end of the crank so spins faster than a standard gear reduced clutch.

It's like a Rekluse, but a little different design. It's the only auto clutch available for the 449/511 I believe. I dunno I'd really have to try one first. Seems weird not having a clutch. I have experimented with the idea of a LHRB on really nasty downhill sections where I need both feet and use the clutch as a rear brake with the engine off.

From what I've read the owner is basically a one man band. Good luck Paw Paw

Sorry was gone for 4 fantastic days of racing and riding. Yes, EFM makes one. No, you don't need to send them anything as the stock pressure plate already bolts to the clutch hub as needed. Just remove your center hub and install the EFM and adjust. It works just like a rekluse. No, you cannot retain your lever which for me seems to be a non issue. I will know more as I get more miles on it but working fine so far. I like it.

Got those but thanks. Last ride it or the TL was slipping some. Crap.