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

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Slipper clutch opinions?

MorrisBetter

MorrisBetter

Husqvarna
AA Class
Oooops, I meant to say 'auto clutch' not "slipper".

Has anybody installed an auto clutch and not liked it?

I have a Rekluse auto clutch for m TE510 but I'm not sure that I want to install it. I bought the clutch shortly after buying the bike. The primary reason that I bought the clutch was to reduce the chance of stalling in tight terrain. After riding the bike more I've learned to better manage the standard clutch and stalls are not as frequent. The stalls appear to be mostly due to operator error, so I'm starting to question the need for the Rekluse.

I have several concerns about replacing something that I understand with an unknown. The lack of consistent engine braking is my primary concern. Loosing the ability to bump-start the bike is another negative for me. Another big factor here is that I actually like to use a clutch and shift. It's part of the riding (and driving) experience that makes motor sports enjoyable for me. Mastering the controls of a machine is part of the fun IMO.

I guess what I'm looking for here is opinions from riders that have installed an auto clutch. Is anybody unhappy with the change? Are there any other advantages other than stall prevention? Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
 
I have one on my TE250....I love it...granted there has been a couple times a bump start might have been nice but really how many times do you need to do it...

advantages...tight, rocky, where you may be too busy to downshift you just keep going until you can stab the shifter, I personally like the very little engine braking but I grew up on 2 strokes so it doesnt bother me and I prrefer it...

I am still dialing in the setting I like...which on the 250 is the agressive setting...on the 510 prolly a little milder...
 
I think you mean "Auto clutch" don't you? What you are describing is not a slipper clutch but an Auto Clutch. Different..................
 
firebolter;139227 said:
I think you mean "Auto clutch" don't you? What you are describing is not a slipper clutch but an Auto Clutch. Different..................
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Yes, after reading some of the other posts on the subject I see that there is a difference. I'll edit the original post to use the proper term.
 
I thought about one also due to some of the tight stuff here also I ride in ... Never purchased it and just decided to get better at riding \ clutch operation and stop falling over so much ... Not popping out the clutch in one big bang was a definite step forward here ... I got better and I'm ~sure one of these devices would make bike riding easier and me maybe ~faster ... But what would be my excuse if I did not get faster?
 
MorrisBetter;139229 said:
Yes, after reading some of the other posts on the subject I see that there is a difference. I'll edit the original post to use the proper term.
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The fastest way to tell the difference between a slipper and a Auto clutch, price! Most slippers are always 1000 or more and auto clutches run 400-700 for the most part!

I have a Dyna Ring coming to put on my 310. We'll see how well I like it! In the tight trees is the best place I feel the Auto Clutch, you just don't have to shift and arm pump stays low! Good stuff in rocks and trees also. basically anywhere there is obstacles, the Auto Clutch makes things way easier.
 
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