2012 TE 310 rekluse exp 2 noises

[Curado]

Picked up new from the dealer with the Rekluse already installed. Makes scary noises! Anti squeal kit was already installed when I opened it. I changed from 40 to 52, and from synthetic 10w40 to Rotella 15w40.

Anyone had any success getting rid of the noise? Rekluse suggested buying their basket, and I have seen posts about Zipty's clutch mod. But what actually works?

 

[Buster714]

I've got an exp2 in the box ready for my 310 but I was waiting for the clutch basket, which came in today (UH!). I heard the stock basket and the Rekluse basket have a very slight difference in their tolerances/sizes which makes a difference with the chattering. Also, make sure it's actually an exp2 and not an exp. There's supposed to be a difference with noise between the two versions of the clutch as well.

 

[evcross0]

We had the same issue with noise on my friends 450 KTM. The new Recluse basket took care of almost all the noise. With proper adjustment it works great.

 

[Muchmore]

Mine made similar noises is sounds like, not really chattering but mechanical noises.

 

[Curado]

Box says EXP 2.0. I put the conventional clutch back in and emailed rekluse about it. It worked fine for the first 5-10 hours but got to the point where it does it in a level parking lot.

Half of the the 2.0 core sticks out over the top of the basket. So I wonder if the rekluse basket is deeper to accommodate the clutches + entire core. Otherwise it looks to me like it would be out of balance all together.

 

[Curado]

Just wanted to update on my experience with the Rekluse in the 2012 TE310. The anti squeal o-rings from Rekluse did not solve the problem. The first set installed by the dealer became de-indexed. The second set installed by me remained but did not keep it from squealing.

I ordered and installed the Rekluse clutch basket, no difference in height, but entirely different rubber dampeners than stock. The stock ones are D-shaped, 1000 miles on them, and mine were starting to show signs of distress. Chunks of rubber missing out of a couple of them, and scattered under the ring gear plate.

The Rekluse basket did not produce any squealing going up the hill climb in my back yard in 1st or 2nd gear, so I am considering this an improvement. I used the included red thread locker, and bought an actual punch to peen the screws per the included instructions. Hopefully this will keep them from backing out as Rekluse warns!

 

[reveille]

Has anyone bought and installed the ZipTy clutch cushion replacement kit? It's half the $ of a new Rekluse basket.
http://www.ziptyracing.com/husqvarna-clutch-cushion-kit/

 

[Tinken]

Has anyone bought and installed the ZipTy clutch cushion replacement kit? It's half the $ of a new Rekluse basket.
http://www.ziptyracing.com/husqvarna-clutch-cushion-kit/

Fits 2010 Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC250, 2011-2014 Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC250-310.
Complete kit comes with: 6 New Clutch Rubbers, 6 Torx Bolts, Clutch Backing Plate, 1 Tap (6 x 1.0) and instructions. These new clutch rubbers won’t break down like the stock ones, giving a more solid clutch feel without all the chatter. Guaranteed for the life of the bike. A must for all Husqvarna’s.
We offer a install service for $40.00 if you send in your stock clutch basket.

Robertaccio swears by it, send him a PM.

I've watched Ty install these. It helps prevent that center brass bearing from wearing out as well. There are no roller bearings.

 

[Drtrider82]

I did one on my 11 TXC, It was pretty easy. Take your time in drilling out stock rivets as it's hard to locate the center of them if I remember correctly. A couple I had to grind off, but worked great once it was all installed. Also I would advise using a drill press. I did it without but was pretty nervous the whole time. Made the clutch feel new again!

 

[Tim Randall]

With the clutch cushion it says improved clutch basket available soon, is this still going ahead Tinken?

 

[Tinken]

With the clutch cushion it says improved clutch basket available soon, is this still going ahead Tinken?

I'm not sure what that is. Probably a back burner project. This happens a lot around here.

 

[Tim Randall]

Haha not a problem.
I contacted you with an order recently I might add the clutch cushion kit to it...... Ill get back to you

 

[reveille]

Fits 2010 Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC250, 2011-2014 Husqvarna TE/TC/TXC250-310.
Complete kit comes with: 6 New Clutch Rubbers, 6 Torx Bolts, Clutch Backing Plate, 1 Tap (6 x 1.0) and instructions. These new clutch rubbers won’t break down like the stock ones, giving a more solid clutch feel without all the chatter. Guaranteed for the life of the bike. A must for all Husqvarna’s.
We offer a install service for $40.00 if you send in your stock clutch basket.

Robertaccio swears by it, send him a PM.

I've watched Ty install these. It helps prevent that center brass bearing from wearing out as well. There are no roller bearings.

Thanks for the info. I spoke with Danny on the phone last night. How does this compare with the Rekluse replacement basket in regards to fit and reliability?

 

[Curado]

Follow up. I have the Rekluse clutch and Rekluse basket in my bike now. Still makes the horrible grinding sound sometimes. Running the stock 40 tooth rear sprocket will make it shriek. The 52 tooth sprocket does it on steep uphill climbs. I have not tried a different brand of clutch plates yet. Mainly I just avoid situations where it happens.

Regarding the clutch rubbers: the stock ones were starting to disintegrate at 40 hours when I made the switch to the Rekluse basket. I have not checked the Rekluse rubbers yet.