• 4 Stroke Husqvarna Motorcycles Made In Italy - About 1989 to 2014
     TE = 4st Enduro & TC = 4st Cross

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EFM vs Rekluse ?

Russ Henry

Russ Henry

Husqvarna
AA Class
For those of you who have sampled both. What difference in performance have you noticed if any ?
I rode a 511 last weekend that had the EFM and it seemed to have much less engine braking when chopping the throttle compared to the a similar bike with a Rekluse.
 
All auto clutches lose most of the engine braking. all depends how ow the idle is and the engagement RPM. Comparing apples to oranges on different bikes and different idles. got to compare apples to apples. either way they are both fruit and behave the same. I prefer the EFM as it is more set and go. less money too but there is a modify your basket turn around time.
 
Joe Chod said:
All auto clutches lose most of the engine braking. all depends how ow the idle is and the engagement RPM. Comparing apples to oranges on different bikes and different idles. got to compare apples to apples. either way they are both fruit and behave the same. I prefer the EFM as it is more set and go. less money too but there is a modify your basket turn around time.
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I have the Z start pro on my 04 TC450 and I have just as much engine braking as I did before. The clutch is fully engaged and braking until the rpms drop down to just about idle. That has more to do with the set-up of the system than components. you can make the clutch engage at idle, or 3000RPM for the motocross folks with soft or hard engagement. That is one think I like about the REkluse, You can tune it to your riding style.
 
I have both and I like both. The rekluse needs to be adjusted ever few rides. But they now have a new option of an adjustable slave that allows you to adjust externally and also you can use it supposedly to adjust for bump starting which is especially useful after breaking the kickstarter off of a TC250!
 
Never had a EFM but haver had a lot of Rekluses. The main reason I havnt bought a EFM for the 449 is that I would like to be able to retain my clutch lever. EFM completely eliminates it while the Rekluse allows normal use of the clutch.
 
motocrossmr said:
Never had a EFM but haver had a lot of Rekluses. The main reason I havnt bought a EFM for the 449 is that I would like to be able to retain my clutch lever. EFM completely eliminates it while the Rekluse allows normal use of the clutch.
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I don't think you would miss the clutch lever.
 
Joe Chod said:
All auto clutches lose most of the engine braking.
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I used rekluses a lot for many years and that was not my finding. Had about the same compression braking until almost to idle and then would slide into free wheel. As it is RPM dependent that's what it should do unless you ahve it set at a high stall rpm before engaging.

Soviet said:
I have the Z start pro on my 04 TC450 and I have just as much engine braking as I did before. The clutch is fully engaged and braking until the rpms drop down to just about idle. That has more to do with the set-up of the system than components. you can make the clutch engage at idle, or 3000RPM for the motocross folks with soft or hard engagement. That is one think I like about the REkluse, You can tune it to your riding style.
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Yep.
 
Motosportz said:
I used rekluses a lot for many years and that was not my finding. Had about the same compression braking until almost to idle and then would slide into free wheel. As it is RPM dependent that's what it should do unless you ahve it set at a high stall rpm before engaging.



Yep.
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He also has the JD tuner. That may have something to do with it
 
I bought a Rekluse last summer, and I really like it. I called EFM prior to my Rekluse purchase, but the person I spoke to seemed almost retarded, and like he was working out of his garage. I pictured my $ disappearing into the abyss. I'm no mechanic, but found the core exp really easy to set up as well. Good luck!
 
Robert Gulden said:
I bought a Rekluse last summer, and I really like it. I called EFM prior to my Rekluse purchase, but the person I spoke to seemed almost retarded, and like he was working out of his garage. I pictured my $ disappearing into the abyss. I'm no mechanic, but found the core exp really easy to set up as well. Good luck!
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:lol: He is not. Garry is good peeps, money well spent.
 
motocrossmr said:
Never had a EFM but haver had a lot of Rekluses. The main reason I havnt bought a EFM for the 449 is that I would like to be able to retain my clutch lever. EFM completely eliminates it while the Rekluse allows normal use of the clutch.
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Is that something specific for the 449?

From their web FAQ:

Do I need to keep the clutch lever?
EFM recommends you still to have a manual clutch lever. You can still use the clutch lever for shifting, but with 1 finger pull for normal shifting rpms.
 
AndrewS said:
Is that something specific for the 449?

From their web FAQ:

Do I need to keep the clutch lever?
EFM recommends you still to have a manual clutch lever. You can still use the clutch lever for shifting, but with 1 finger pull for normal shifting rpms.
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That is what Gary at EFM told me when speaking specifically about the 449. Maybe I didnt ask the right questions but it was my understanding that the clutch lever has no use and is removed. If that not the case then I would get one seeing its the only option for the 449/511 platform.

EDIT: Just spoke with Gary. Due to the 449/511 clutch design the manual clutch is removed and no longer used or able to be used. I personally dont want a auto clutch without the lever still there. A bit old school I guess.
 
I have sent a request for quote on TE 449 EFM clutch and brake lever kit.
Ill post back what I hear.
 
McKay said:
I have sent a request for quote on TE 449 EFM clutch and brake lever kit.
Ill post back what I hear.
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Let me know what you think of it if you end up making the purchase. I have a Rekluse LHRB I can remove from my KTM and put on the Husky but would really like to hear what someone thinks of the EFM on our bikes. I prefer a auto clutch mainly for anti-stall during a crash. With electric start its not as big of a deal except without a clutch lever I would need to bypass clutch safety switch and probably find neutral if the bikes does stall. Not sure how well the bike would start in gear with the EFM and electric start. Anyone know?
 
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