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Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« on: February 20, 2015, 10:30:26 pm »
What do you guys think of these clutches?  A bit pricey.  I've talked with another friend who has ridden other bikes with the auto-clutch and he loved them.  He also mentioned that it helped him a lot at stops and starts being vertically challenged, 5' 6" tall.  I'm in the same boat at 5' 7".

http://rekluse.mybigcommerce.com/exp-auto-clutch-for-ktm-690-rms-6380-see-description-for-model-fitment/

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2015, 05:13:20 pm »
I had one on my F800GS and it was priceless in the tight technical stuff - especially if you were riding all day.  It saved the clutch hand and arm.  That said, the F800GS has a cable clutch. 

Three times I've "stalled" my bike in second gear where it's just about thrown me over the bars.  Apparently I didn't have enough speed for second without slipping the clutch.  This is exactly where the Rekluse comes in to play.  It would automatically engage the clutch to allow continued momentum without stalling.

You still may want to pull in the lever at lights, but it wouldn't be required. 

If it was priced at the $500 mark I believe 690 owners would be all over it.  I've got too many other mods to consider before getting the Rekluse.  Just need to get more time on the single-track to find where that "slipping-zone" is while in second gear - or change sprockets.

If you have the Farkle budget available get it.  If you spend a lot of time in technical terrain, or single track, get it.

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #2 on: March 01, 2015, 09:52:27 am »

I agree with 3Rrr. This is a great mod but considering the long list of other great upgrades that should/could be done prior (exhaust, intake, protection, controls etc), I have to place this lower on the list due to the $750 entry fee. I'd rather drop the almost $1K for the Vortex before the auto clutch to get control of the the FI mapping.

However, this is an amazing piece of kit from what I've read and I'll be getting on as soon as a few of the other expensive-ass farkles are purchased. They have a great clutch cover as well but after some quick use of the Google, I don't see it for the 690 though, did I miss something?
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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #3 on: March 01, 2015, 03:42:43 pm »
The clutch has been out for a while.  My friend had the prototype this past summer and it functioned well - like other models it was previously designed for.

You can get it direct from Rekluse, or from vendors like Rocky Mountain ATV, Renazco, etc. 

http://rekluse.mybigcommerce.com/exp-auto-clutch-for-ktm-690-rms-6380-see-description-for-model-fitment/

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #4 on: March 02, 2015, 06:36:45 pm »

Yeah, sorry I wasn't clear... I've seen/want the clutch, after some other mods, but I'm it would be great if they made a clutch cover as well for the 690.

http://www.rekluse.com/cover.shtml
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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2015, 11:19:56 pm »
Thanks for the input guys. Price is the only thing stopping me from this mod. My entire tax return is going to help pay off the other mods I've already done. I did find that CJ Designs has it on sale for a whopping $5 less than msrp. I'm So sick of map pricing.
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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2015, 06:58:18 pm »
So has any1 gone ahead and installed the clutch kit? I've never ridden with one and would like to try one, but agree on the price issue.

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #7 on: March 31, 2015, 10:39:23 am »

I ordered one from KTMTwins and am awaiting the shipment. I'll do a write up once I get it installed.
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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #8 on: April 08, 2015, 10:40:59 am »
Hey guys, just found this company in the U.K..  https://www.dirtbikexpress.co.uk.  The Rekluse clutch is much less expensive than buying from a dealer here in the U.S., even with the exchange rate and shipping.  Current exchange rate is .66GBP/$1.  $676.07 shipped.  However they are backordered right now. 
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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #9 on: April 11, 2015, 02:17:34 pm »
Wow. Just got my clutch today.  I place the order 3 days ago.  Their site said "pre-order".  I assumed it meant backorder.  Very happy with their service.  And like my previous post, it was less expensive than buying it from a US retailer.
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« Reply #10 on: April 12, 2015, 09:27:28 am »
Please do us all a favor and do a big write up. I get the impression a lot of riders are interested (and not just the washed up busted up sort like me)!😳

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #11 on: April 15, 2015, 02:22:25 pm »
Big brown truck dropped this off and I thought you guys might like to see what you get with the Rekluse:



I'll put this on is a couple weeks as I just buttoned the bike back together from a few mods and have some riding to do before taking her apart again. I'll take some pics and write it up when the clutch goes in.
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« Reply #12 on: April 22, 2015, 08:03:55 am »
I am really looking forward to this report!

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #13 on: May 08, 2015, 12:22:31 am »
I have a rekluse clutch and left hand rear brake lever installed on a KTM 250 xcf-w and really like it.
I am waiting on a 690 enduro r to come in this month and the clutch will be my first mod.  I just don't see a downside to it except the money
I do a lot of single track tight stuff so its really of value for me.
I will post an update here unless someone beats me to it.  I'm also trying to locate or work up a left hand rear brake for this bike as well.

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Re: Rekluse EXP 3.0 clutch for the 690
« Reply #14 on: May 09, 2015, 06:22:43 pm »
Installed my clutch a few days ago.  What a difference.  Since I'm one of the vertically challenged riders, 30" inseam, I no longer have to worry so much about juggling between rear brake, gear lever, clutch etc when coming to a stop.  Just down shift into 1st like normal, let out the clutch and wait for the stop light to turn green.  Hit the gas and away you go.  This has been especially helpful a some of the longer lights in my area, where you don't want to stay in gear with the clutch in for a long period of time.  I have noticed that down shifting into 2nd and 1st gear is a bit stiffer.  Hopefully it will ease up once I have more miles on the new setup.

Sorry I don't have pictures of the install in progress.  Rekluse has a professional install video for the 690 on Youtube.  There is a short-cut you can take when installing this clutch.  The instructions and video have you removing the inner-clutch hub from the crank shaft.  This is not necessary.  Rekluse has you do this so you can see the indexing arrow on the back side of the inner-clutch hub when assembling the clutch pack.  However there is a notch on the inside of the inner-clutch hub which corresponds with the indexing arrow on the back side.  If you watch the video, the mechanic doing the work, points to the notch.  The notch has to be lined up with the indexing arrow on the outer-clutch hub.

On the adjustable clutch slave cylinder, included with the kit, Rekluse uses a minimal amount of grease to hold a little ball bearing in place. I added more grease to hold-in the ball bearing to the slave cylinder when installing it on to the bike.  After it fell out a couple of times during the install.

Rekluse has you adjusting the "free-play gain" of the clutch by feel or with the supplied rubber band.  The rubber band was a pain to install and pulled in on the clutch lever too much.  So I did it by feel.  Watch the video and they even explain that its easier to do by feel.  The instructions and video say the minimum free-play is 1/8" or 3mm.  I had some trouble getting a consistent measurement.  After talking with Rekluse tech support they said, 1/8" to 1/4" is what you are looking for, 1/16" is minimum.  Also, you have be sure to  "blip the throttle" consistantly.  Their tech said to go to "wfo" when blipping the throttle.  The rpm's have to be around 5k to get the proper reading.  Also don't get dyslexic like I did and turn the adjuster screw the wrong way.  Once I found my mistake all went well.

You can still bump start the bike if needed by backing-out the adjuster screw on the slave cylinder until you see the o-ring on the adjuster screw.  Just remember where you original setting was and check the free-play adjustment to make sure you are back where you need to be before you ride off.

I'll post again after I get some trail time on the clutch.
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