Now to find a spare clutch to send, rather than de-commission my TR for a month or so Anyone in the USA with a spare that I could purchase, EFM modify then dispatch to Australia? Paypal?
I'm not sold on EFM, might be good, probably good. I just don't see how it could work better than the Rekluse, other than the longevity end of it. I am prepared to service the Rekluse at regular interval, so no issue there. Reading on the EFM site about operation, I don't quite get how it engages and disengages etc. The fine details and quirks is what I mean with that. The Rekluse has absolutely no surprises to me. Work perfect. Reading on the EFM, sounds like it may have some quirks with engagement and shifting. I would love to try one. Engineerk9, you can pick up a clutch setup cheap from a G650 BMW and send it in. I may contact them next week and see if they modify the outer basket or what parts they actually modify. Pulling the outer basket and hub is easy enough if you have the tools. But something not addressed by EFM at this time is the Judder spring. Rekluse is aware of it, and we are working on a solution. The outer basket on our bikes, does not have the standard radial springs to absorb initial engagement shock that can cause chatter in a clutch. How does the EFM address that issue? I'll stick with the Rekluse I guess. Just a way simpler and reliable product to install and adjust. The disks showed up and I need to install them. I am not anticipating any changes in function, just a better fit and possibly less wear long term.
Please reasssure your contact at Rekluse that there are many of us that would jump on the opportunity to have a readymade kit available for the Terra / Strada. I will buy one, as soon as I can put my hands on it!
I liked riding BMP's TR650 and I like the Rekluse clutches that I have had and still do but if they put the money out for the engineering, tooling and production for a clutch with such a small market I will be surprised to say the least. .
Thanks Mr Mag00 - I like the Rekluse based on your input - if they'd be willing to sell to me (& possibly the other TR owners), we wouldn't need to even consider EFM I "manned" the Andy Strapz stand for the Sydney Motorcycle Show, got to chatting with a number of TR owners who didn't know Cafehusky existed - they do now though Pulling the clutch is no problem - it's the thought of having no bike for a month (it is summer here)
I was looking around for a photo of the sidecover off to see how and if the shifter was accessible without splitting the halves and ran across this page http://mattsnook.com/bmw/bmwxcountry/RekluseClutch/index.htm. About putting a rekluse z in a g650. Well, I just got done installing my new disks, and here is a photo of the tools used, minus one larger adjustable wrench to unload the pressure to remove cable. This is for the EXP install. You do not see a torque wrench for personal reasons. You may wish to use one.
Also, spoke with Logan today, he said they are committed to the project. Most likely won't have final project until after the Holidays. They are working on other bike projects, but we are in the cue. This should be good news for the BMW guys as well. I fed him observations, dimensions and opinions of my latest run and the results of the inspection of the parts after that run. He is going to design up some new disks and some changes to what I have been trying. I put my bike back together and have changed out the springs in the EXP to see how that changes things up. I wanted more throttle before engagement so I put in the heavier springs. Should be fun.
Hi Mr Magoo How's your mate Logan? I'm itching to fit a Rekluse as soon as possible - be a great Christmas present to me Would it help if I ordered one? Even paid for one?
I took the Terra out for a spin today and just enjoyed some light driving on the country roads. A small bit of dirt. I had to remind myself to let the Rekluse work. I'm so use to pulling the clutch over the years. On the tighter turnarounds on sand/gravel road I took it was a dream. I'm going to switch the exp springs back to medium, I liked it better. I sent off an email to Logan today, just to keep in touch. Maybe he'll send a progress report.
I called and he is just finishing up moving. Might hear back soon, he is now working out of the office instead of remotely from out of state.
Update: project is moving along and nearly finished. Logan asked to find a bike local to SW Idaho for a final fitment and test by him, so he can sign off on it before putting it to market. He needs a loaner bike. If you are willing to part with your bike for a short while, PM me your email and/or Ph# and I will forward it to him to contact you.
