Rekluse Clutch and how to ride one

[Steve300xcw]

But the dude is just trying to cruise some forest roads to go fishing and scouting, he's not trying to become a racer.

Rekluse is a great tool for a lot of folks to increase the fun factor, not everyone is trying to be the next Graham Jarvis.

And I hope he enjoys his bike. Getting the basics dialed in first isnt a bad thing. Just my opinion, though I'm not sure why you are so against that

I miss the days when everyone with an opinion didn't think you had to ride a 300 2 stroke and do hard enduro to be a dirt bike rider.

Dont even own a 300 anymore. My 150 was probly the funnest bike I've owned.

 

[826]

And I hope he enjoys his bike. Getting the basics dialed in first isnt a bad thing. Just my opinion, though I'm not sure why you are so against that





Dont even own a 300 anymore. My 150 was probly the funnest bike I've owned.

I just don't really think it's necessary in his case and lots of other use cases, dude clearly already knows "the basics" or he wouldn't be able to take the bike out and ride it. Is getting better always a good thing? Yes. But I don't think this fella needs to take the Rekluse out of his bike and train to go enjoy what he wants to enjoy.

Fix the Rekluse adjustment and go ride it. I'd bet once he's done that the Rekluse is going to add to the fun factor and ease of ridability.

It's funny that when Rekluse first came out they were basically universally praised in the off road world, it's only been since hard enduro became so popular that it became "cool" to shit talk Rekluse clutches.

 

[jjordan355]

I just don't really think it's necessary in his case and lots of other use cases, dude clearly already knows "the basics" or he wouldn't be able to take the bike out and ride it. Is getting better always a good thing? Yes. But I don't think this fella needs to take the Rekluse out of his bike and train to go enjoy what he wants to enjoy.

Fix the Rekluse adjustment and go ride it. I'd bet once he's done that the Rekluse is going to add to the fun factor and ease of ridability.

It's funny that when Rekluse first came out they were basically universally praised in the off road world, it's only been since hard enduro became so popular that it became "cool" to shit talk Rekluse clutches.

Dude is definitely not shit talking. Just pointing out the benefits of understanding how much proper clutch use can make you progress as a rider. Which in turn makes you safer, more efficient and confident in places that are intimidating or rocky/technical.

 

[826]

Dude is definitely not shit talking. Just pointing out the benefits of understanding how much proper clutch use can make you progress as a rider. Which in turn makes you safer, more efficient and confident in places that are intimidating or rocky/technical.

OP has stated numerous times he bought the bike to use as a dual sport, never really indicated he had any desire to go ride technical trails. Thus why I've been saying just adjust it and go have fun.

Unless you and Steve think he needs to be training for hard enduro so that he can go ride on gravel roads?

 

[jjordan355]

OP has stated numerous times he bought the bike to use as a dual sport, never really indicated he had any desire to go ride technical trails. Thus why I've been saying just adjust it and go have fun.

Unless you and Steve think he needs to be training for hard enduro so that he can go ride on gravel roads?

I’m just pointing out what he’s saying. No need to be a dick or abrasive because of it.

In fact if you read back on my first comment on this post I suggested him take it apart and inspect. Not once did I say anything about hard enduro.

 

[Steve300xcw]

OP what years the bike?

 

[Steve300xcw]

I just don't really think it's necessary in his case and lots of other use cases, dude clearly already knows "the basics" or he wouldn't be able to take the bike out and ride it.

The man also has a handful of threads about bikes on here, and it paints a fairly clear picture

it's only been since hard enduro became so popular that it became "cool" to shit talk Rekluse clutches.

Did not realize I was talking shit. Opinion is based off of what I have seen. Could care less what a paid rider is using.

Unless you and Steve think he needs to be training for hard enduro so that he can go ride on gravel roads?

You are the only one that keeps bringing up technical terrain and hard enduro.

 

[Steve300xcw]

^ This is all stuff a bike owner should be able to do at home? Bike shops are MONTHS out for repairs. YT is amazing. I just don't want to be down a bike for month. Especially a "new" one to me.

Been a while since I looked, But Slavens Racing used to have a pretty good youtube page for working on your junk.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

New bike is a 2018 Husqvarna FE 350. Old bike is a 2005 KTM 450 EXC.

RE: Rekluse. Thank you for the adjustment videos. I headed straight out to the bike after 8 coffees. Like a NightForce scope....it took adjustment very well. There was ZERO free pull as I was riding it. Assuming the clutch plates were smoked to the point of burning through all the free play. I added almost half a turn. Feel it's in "spec" possibly a little too much. Videos stated if erring.....err on too much vs too little.

Just did another 20ish miles with 12 or so of those being single track to pretty tight single track. Like Snowmobile pics.....they never do angle or tightness any justice. Some very tight trees that have to be mastered to swing in between while climbing up and navigating roots. The KTM would occasionally cause me a stall or a tip in here going it. This bike, with the auto clutch...I could simply turn it off. Grab a phone. And get back on and take off.

I still stalled A LOT today. Always going downhill. I seemed to have more engine braking, but stalled I think quite a bit more. I will have to crack into it and see what in there and what's not.

I did call the owner's husband and chat with him for 5 min. Was more informative on the Trail Tech nav than the Rekluse, but I will work on it. Was good to get a bit of the history.

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

This bike was "too exciting " to pass up. As I mentioned in many posts, I envision a few bikes. I am up to 3 now. Have to thin the heard and get to two really perfect bikes. This FE350 isn't really what I envision to be my Do it All Idaho to Montana BDR, McGruder Corridor type bike. I love it so much I don't want to put boring miles and hours on it. It has electronics everywhere. Fans. Fuel Injection. Under the seat is a mess of wires.

I am still stuck on a 2nd bike like a 650L or DRZ. Possibly going to look/buy a DRZ this week. Think that better suits the use and purpose of many miles and hours on Forest Service roads and explorations across several counties. Stick with a carb and analog schit, cable clutches, etc

 

[Steve300xcw]

350 is a nice size bike. Lotta guys like those things, and for a good reason. How many hours are on it?

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

127

 

[Jesse Jaymes]

I learned to ride on that huge 450. It has a LOT of torque and power. I am short at 5'8". Seat is very tall. But it's all I know/knew.

This new Husky is a cheat code and more safe in just about every manner. I am learning so many other skills other than clutch. On the 450 it was kinda point it and Go and hold on. Yes, I can work the clutch and modulate the power. Rich Larsen? No

But in just two rides on the Husky I can navigate, miss rocks in the middle of the trail, choose better lines over roots and logs. And ride within my skill limits.

I rode at 100- 110% of my ability on the KTM simply trying to survive. Learned some things. Got really tired and sweaty. Great cardio.

I still love that big bitch. Just installed a brand new battery yesterday and tweaked a few things. Will go out for a rip on it later. Just a completely different bike and feel.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Not bad!

Hell of an upgrade from an '05 anything lol. 13 year newer suspension is a big freaking deal!

When I had mine, at first I was short shifting like I was on my 300. Enjoyed it a lot more once I started using 1st gear and letting it sing

 

[Steve300xcw]

But in just two rides on the Husky I can navigate, miss rocks in the middle of the trail, choose better lines over roots and logs. And ride within my skill limits.

I rode at 100- 110% of my ability on the KTM simply trying to survive. Learned some things. Got really tired and sweaty. Great cardio.

Welcome to having a bike that doesnt try to eat you

I still love that big bitch. Just installed a brand new battery yesterday and tweaked a few things. Will go out for a rip on it later. Just a completely different bike and feel.

When I had my 540sx. Pretty much knew something bad was going to happen everytime I got on the thing. Go right into survival mode soon as I managed to get it started Way too much bike for me at the time, or hell too much bike for the area I ride as well. But get out on something really flowy or even just a road....I miss that bike. Glad its gone though, it woulda killed me