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Jeff, What are the advantages of the Rekluse? I hear it's great at slow speeds when you need to slip the clutch. Beyond that, what justifies the price? Just wondering if there's another farkle I should be looking at. John

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote: > > Mike, > > I just went through a similar issue yesterday considering a Rekluse > z-Start Pro Clutch. Everything is working well and I'm pleased with the > performance and reliability of the stock clutch. So why change? > > I think you've answered your question with two comments you've made. > First you say the ride is great and the handling is fine. Later you say > you're inclined to follow the if it ain't broke why fix it rule and spend > your $100 on fuel but you do love to farkle your KLR. > > I've decided the same thing on my KLR. I'm about farkled out and it does > about everything I want it to do. > > My suggestion is sleep on it for a month. Then do the swap if it still > seems important. > > The reason I was considering the Rekluse is I've heard lots of very good > comments about it. The Sturgis rally is this week and the Rekluse > factory guys are 2 1/2 miles from my house and offered me a pretty good > price on a kit. But reading the fine print about tuning, maintenance and > performance I got the feeling it was something that would be fun for a > few months and then I'd probably take it off. I don't think the spring > you're considering is something that would come off but the rest of your > story sounds familiar. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT > ____________________________________________________________ > Click here for free information on nursing degrees, up to $150/hour > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3nEnlWess1iTMQLSU5ERcLvNzk8VrVV9AYCZB81lPSOwI1BS/ >

On Wed, 06 Aug 2008 23:11:14 -0000 "oldrider25" writes:

> Jeff, > > What are the advantages of the Rekluse? I hear it's great at slow > speeds when you need to slip the clutch. Beyond that, what > justifies > the price? > > Just wondering if there's another farkle I should be looking at. > > > John

<><><><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><><><> John, For me nothing justifies the price. : ) I had a very good talk with the Rekluse factory guys today when I told them thanks for the opportunity to purchase a kit for the KLR but that I was going to pass on it. That's when we talked some technical and sales/promotion type talk for about 30 minutes. They said the Rekluse isn't for everyone but so far they don't have anyone saying it's got negatives other than price. They feel their competition is the stock clutch on bikes, not other aftermarket systems that do something kind of similar. I was told they really appreciated talking with me and getting feedback as to why I wasn't gonna spring for the Rekluse and also that they appreciated that I did a bunch of research on it to make my decision. Take a look at this thread to see some of the crazy places one KLR owner with a Rekluse is willing to now take his bike. http://www.klr650.net/forums/showthread.php?t=41708 I think if I was a harder rider and didn't take my bike on extended trips sometimes the Rekluse would be good. But I don't want any doubt in my mind about my clutch and how it's holding up. One thing that many folks get mistaken about the Rekluse is it is not an automatic clutch. Once you get engine rpm above a certain rpm (depends on springs and bike) the clutch is just like a factory set up. You still use the clutch to shift and stop etc. But if it's properly set up your engine will never again stall due to lugging. The clutch will disengage first. As soon as you approach the set rpm the clutch will begin to engage or disengage again depending on whether you are increasing or decreasing engine speed. So you can use the clutch mostly as normal. The reps did tell me there are certain events that might require you to alter your riding style or engine management a bit but for most riders it's an easy and minor transition. They did also mention that this will help most riders ride better. Feathering the clutch is a tough skill to gain for many riders and this will make it easier. Hope this helps a bit. I do think it's a good product but at this time and price it's not for me. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT ____________________________________________________________ Scan, remove and block Spyware. Click now! http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL2141/fc/Ioyw6i3mEzARle4fUXLe74lPU0LLMfZKhWjGZpfuyVH5znlI17bn5C/