• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
    TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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Rekluse Clutch

Chesh55

Husqvarna
B Class
Has anybody put one of these clutches TE310? Im a real short arse and on special test in Enduros if I stall the bike I fall off as the tip point because of my height means Im going down. Recently stalled bike in a rocky section that pierced the clutch cover which spelt end of the day. So now faced with spending $250 odd dollars for a replacement thinking from what I have read that the Rekluse could be a good investment?
 
I'll move this over to 4st, I'm fairly sure that is where you will get the most responses...
 
Has anybody put one of these clutches TE310? Im a real short arse and on special test in Enduros if I stall the bike I fall off as the tip point because of my height means Im going down. Recently stalled bike in a rocky section that pierced the clutch cover which spelt end of the day. So now faced with spending $250 odd dollars for a replacement thinking from what I have read that the Rekluse could be a good investment?

Must be rekluse day ....

Not to be mean or harsh but I'd ride more and learn how to stop stalling the bike so much ... At least that is what I did after I just fell over once to often ...
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One of those devices should help at not stalling the bike maybe and it will change the behavior of the bike also ... Mine is easy enough to use in the very slow stuff but after that, I'm not sure how useful it really is to me ... You'll have to commit to using it and change your riding style ... It almost becomes a novelty device to play with instead of riding my 010 TC250 ...
 
Must be rekluse day ....

Not to be mean or harsh but I'd ride more and learn how to stop stalling the bike so much ... At least that is what I did after I just fell over once to often ...
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One of those devices should help at not stalling the bike maybe and it will change the behavior of the bike also ... Mine is easy enough to use in the very slow stuff but after that, I'm not sure how useful it really is to me ... You'll have to commit to using it and change your riding style ... It almost becomes a novelty device to play with instead of riding my 010 TC250 ...
Im hearing ya and dont disagree with you. Im fine until Im getting fatiged- 160 kms into a 190 km Enduro . ha ha yes getting fitter and riding more is definetly the real answer but thats not possible for my life and business commitments. Damn hate getting old lol so if it makes a big days riding easier Im leaning towards it ;)
 
Chesh, I'm with you here. I still love riding technical single-track, but my age, 30" inseam and lack of riding opportunities is making it alot tougher! I think my best bet is to get the suspension lowered but I'm afraid I'll be giving up a good deal of suspension performance if I do this and that's hard to swallow. My bike has to handle the desert as well as the trails. Wish I could afford "application specific" bikes!
 
Im hearing ya and dont disagree with you. Im fine until Im getting fatiged- 160 kms into a 190 km Enduro . ha ha yes getting fitter and riding more is definetly the real answer but thats not possible for my life and business commitments. Damn hate getting old lol so if it makes a big days riding easier Im leaning towards it ;)

Not 100% sure on your riding but once you get in all under control and commit to that riding style , the ride should be easier ... The entire ride through sections are controlled by the throttle twist only ... Engine RPM and actual ground speed are locked together ... The bike should just crawl any place you can point it.

One thing I had happen to me after I committed to a tight technical steep climb in auto mode, I let the bike die when I got in a bad way towards the top of the climb ... The bike immediately started rolling down the hill backwards because with no engine speed, the clutch was disengaged ... I was not ready for this and it could have been real bad ...
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I'm old too and its hard get into good shape unless you hammer often ... I just try to ride smarter now ... <--Whatever that means....
 
I have been using an auto clutch since 2007, I injured my neck and I lose feeling in my hands. I recommend Rekluse or EFM if you are serious about it. The people at Rekluse will help out with your setup over the phone. I currently have the EFM and I love it. The time it took to set it up properly was well worth it.
 
There's lots of thread on the Rekluse if you search... the only Rekluse available for the 310 is the full core which is about $800. Since I came over from mt bikes I'm used to hand brakes and have simply run a hydraulic hose from the clutch to the rear brake - situations like RayRays are thus avoided on uphills and downhills are much easier since I can move around more easily on the bike and put my right foot down if needed. The bike is less likely to stall in rocky sections - and once again when trying to maintain momentum (which is your friend in rocks) it's easy to put either foot down. Some riding techniques need to be modified - there are advantages in some areas and a few disadvantages also - on balance I'm faster with the Rekluse and hand brake. (and off road racing starts are like cheating - estart in gear and go)
 
I had been contemplating a Rekluse for the past few years, but since I was doing more motocross playing than woods riding I just couldn't pull the trigger. Well I bought a 2013 TXC310 last fall and finally got my Rekluse and I'm super pleased with it. Rode at one of my favorite wooded sights last weekend and I am so happy I had it. Tough steep uphills were easier than ever before. The only time I killed the motor was when I turned it off intentionally. It takes a little getting used to but not much. In addition to it's help in the woods, when playing on the mx tracks I rode it just like a bike with a regular clutch and couldn't tell the difference......except when I locked the rear brake up and didn't kill the motor. I'm sold on it.
 
If you have the Rekluse clutch installed, can you still hold the clutch to come to a complete stop or do you have to hold down the brakes? That could become really annoying real fast if you couldn't just hold the handlebar clutch to roll to a stop... anyone who has rekluse can confirm this?
 
If you have the Rekluse clutch installed, can you still hold the clutch to come to a complete stop or do you have to hold down the brakes? That could become really annoying real fast if you couldn't just hold the handlebar clutch to roll to a stop... anyone who has rekluse can confirm this?
I have three Rekluse clutches and one EFM and you can come to a stop with the clutch lever out or in. With the lever out and idling the bike should just barely creep and I mean barely.
 
I have three Rekluse clutches and one EFM and you can come to a stop with the clutch lever out or in. With the lever out and idling the bike should just barely creep and I mean barely.

I agree with Xcuvator, you can roll to a stop with or without the clutch in. I don't sense any creeping but just as soon as I give any throttle it instantly responds. At this point I can't say anything negative about the Rekluse.
 
I agree with Xcuvator, you can roll to a stop with or without the clutch in. I don't sense any creeping but just as soon as I give any throttle it instantly responds. At this point I can't say anything negative about the Rekluse.


How long did you ride with your stock clutch? I would like a rekluse but the price tag is a big deal for me.
 
If you feel too much creep at idle you just have to adjust your "install gap" - it's easy enough and the instructions are very clear on how to do it.

I have a zStart Pro in my Husky, and I helped my brother install an EXP 2.0 with adjustable clutch slave cylinder in his Husaburg FE570. In my zStart pro you adjust the "install gap" using a thicker or thinner drive plate that comes in the kit and use the install gap measuring wire to make sure the gap is right. With my brothers bike it was simply a case of making adjustments on the slave cylinder, but that's only for KTM's and 'Burgs... can't say I'm entirely sure how you do it without the adjustable slave cylinder on the Husky.

Comparing the EXP 2.0 and my zStart Pro I have to say they felt pretty much the same to me, so I wouldn't hesitate to get the cheaper EXP 2.0 if they make one for your bike - it'll save you a couple hundred bucks. The price tag is fairly steep, but man-oh-man is it a worthwhile investment!
 
How long did you ride with your stock clutch? I would like a rekluse but the price tag is a big deal for me.

I had it for a couple of months and I have no complaints about the stock clutch, in fact, after the Honda's I have been riding for the last 20+ years the Husky clutch was excellent. I know it's a chunk of change but at 65 I probably won't be buying/riding much longer so I need to make it as easy as possible. The e-start makes life so much easier and that's what the Rekluse is about. With that combination I may be able to ride longer than the 5 years I'm shooting for. Hell, 10 isn't out of the question with this bike. I won't say this is the last bike I'll ever buy, but it could be.
 
Hello Huskybud47.

I am in the same situation as you. I just bought myself a 2014 Te250R and the core exp is on its way.
Its a good thing to hear you are so pleased with the Rekluse.
Is there anything to think of when installing?
 
Good to hear you old-timers are doing so well with your riding still. I'm 55 and I can see 5, maybe 10 more yrs riding and you guys are setting a good example to follow. No problems yet really and if I can eliminate a big crash causing big damage, the riding will take care of its' self I believe.

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I've gonna give my rekluse another chance I think. I'm just gonna commit to using it always when I ride the bike with it installed next time. None of that overriding stuff with the manual-lever. Felt really odd keeping your hand off the clutch lever when riding. You really have to trust and have faith in the device lots of times when riding.
 
I am new to the Rekluse so I have to practice a lot. I hope it will help me avoid stalling in corners when braking hard + exit faster. I also hope it will smooth the engine somewhat.
Will it effect the Engine in a positive way, whats your opinion?
 
There's lots of thread on the Rekluse if you search... the only Rekluse available for the 310 is the full core which is about $800. Since I came over from mt bikes I'm used to hand brakes and have simply run a hydraulic hose from the clutch to the rear brake - situations like RayRays are thus avoided on uphills and downhills are much easier since I can move around more easily on the bike and put my right foot down if needed. The bike is less likely to stall in rocky sections - and once again when trying to maintain momentum (which is your friend in rocks) it's easy to put either foot down. Some riding techniques need to be modified - there are advantages in some areas and a few disadvantages also - on balance I'm faster with the Rekluse and hand brake. (and off road racing starts are like cheating - estart in gear and go)

anyone else run this set up ? seems like it could work well.
 
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