Can a bike with a Rekluse auto clutch be bump-started? Yes.

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by ray_ray, Mar 14, 2015.

  1. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    Since I do have one of these devices on a bike and ride with it very often (~250hrs) , I'm being forced to learn about it ... I'm checking to see if this device and be safely set up to mimic a normal clutch and forget the feathering at low RPMs ...

    Takes a 8mm socket, and 2 allen wrenches (5mm and 4mm) to accomplish this on my core EXP.

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    All three Rekluse Auto-Clutches can be configured to bump-start the engine in the event your normal starting system fails. However, they can not be configured for bump-starting on the go like a standard clutch. One must stop the motorcycle and make an adjustment (on some Rekluse models this requires tools) to bump start and then make another adjustment to continue riding once the engine fires. Bump-starting can be done to get you home.
  2. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    On the Husky with Dyna Ring you just adjust the clutch cable.

    On the GG with Core EXP adjust he slave cylinder with an allen wrench.

    On the KTM with Z-start there would be no way to do it.
  3. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    It's another case of now you know (part of) the rest of the story.
  4. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    I haven't had to do it...yet...but with the Rekluse EXP supposed to be able to adjust the free play at the lever to bump start.
    I've got @ 13.5 hrs on my bike and haven't stalled it yet. Have been thinking to post some Rekluse love, 'cause it got me out of a terrible jam recently, riding alone, way back in the forest.

    :cheers:
  5. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    Once there set up correctly and you get use to it. Total game changer.
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  6. ray_ray Mini-Sponsor

    Location:
    The Philippines
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    08\013 WR250, 010 TC250, 012 TC250
    It was setup correctly but for whatever reason got tighter and tighter and needed to be adjusted ,,, That's when I was reading on it and adjusting on it ...seems easy enough but with a narrow window (of a few clicks) for the proper adjustment.
  7. NCSteve Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Appalachia
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    12 WR300 13 WR165
    Other Motorcycles:
    02 XR250R 00 XR100R
    Agreed, getting used to it and liking it more and more.

    Rekluse tuning is next on my list. I think mine drags a little too much and want to try different engagement points and springs. Also, the PO installed it and everything else he did was a mess, so need to have a look soon. It works great on the trail though, just have to set the idle a little high because of the clutch drag.
  8. Phaeton Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Bend, Oregon
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 wr 250
    Other Motorcycles:
    2011 GASGAS EC 300 2007 KTM 200 XC
    The Husky with Dynaring always drags. I have messed with it and shimmed it but still does. I have it adjusted to you can wack the rear brake and not kill the motor. Still able to start it in gear but must have the clutch pulled in.

    GG with Core EXP I need to adjust a couple more clicks. Noticed it was draging a little much today. I had it all set but added the silencer o-rings which changes the adjustment. Those o-rings work great BTW no more crazy clutch rattle.

    KTM with Z-start Crazy clutch lever. Feels so light that is doesn't seem like it's working. You can start this bike in gear with no clutch all day long. Works great. Seems to not free wheel on down hills as easy as the Core EXP but I didn't ride it very long today. It's the wife's bike and she is loving it.
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