What is a Rekluse Clutch and Why Are They Cool?
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- What is a Rekluse clutch? How does a Rekluse Clutch work? How can a Rekluse clutch help make you a better rider? Rekluse autoclutch can improve your riding and safety. Make your motorcycle clutch automatic
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John Howerton what bend of handle bars do you have?
These were 809 RC High Renthal Fatbars. Took them off after filming. The angles of the dangles were strange. Went back to a flatter stock KTM bend, which you can see in the newer video above.
Just a question, my left arm also goes numb while riding, from the shoulder like you described. Any idea what this is called? I actually have a lump of muscle on one side of my lower back from when I used to carry heavy backpacks and put less of the weight on my left, because I thought it was numb due to having too much weight on it. Its caused me alot of issues so I would appreciate any help.
@@mattrowlands5751 Mine is Thoracic Outlet syndrome. Very good chance yours is too. Go see a GOOD physical therapist and tell them you might suspect this. Even better, look up and see if you can find a NKT practitioner near you. Just google that stuff. Easy to find.
Get well soon 🤙
John Howerton Thanks! You too.
The fact this got you back on a bike is awesome. People can say what they want but is awesome.
Oh love it !
I have it on my RMZ 450 plus Magura hydraulic lever too because it works as normal just if you fall or any miss bike dont stall on you. I love it big. You can still slip the clutch out of a start or give it a pull to gain rev ! Awesome product 100% happy ! Best regards from Sweden Scandinavia 🇸🇪
Bjorn
Yeah!
I've got 18 piece of metal and I'm still riding! Do what you love, Brappppppp*** !
Patrick Elliott yup some products people like others dont and vise versa! Use what you like and thats it!
TRU FOCCC DA HATERS, LET HIM ENJOY IZ BIKE
I could see how people would call it cheating. But dude you have a legit reason to get it! That’s perfect for you 👌
matty d he’s not saying it’s cheating he’s saying how people could see it as cheating chill dude
It's really good for people that can't ride. People losing skills. Computer doing all the work. Just gas it. Not cheating lmao
6:32 clear advantage over traditional clutch systems.
They only call it cheating when they can’t beat you lmao crybaby bitches
@Keith Clark Why are you speaking in capital letters? Telling someone they have a piss poor attitude for stating facts in a very reasonable manner, while you yourself seems to be the one with the piss poor attitude is hilarious. You are a hypocrite and you have added nothing to the conversation.
As for the rekluse, they are cool as hell and bikes with clutches will someday be considered a thing of the past. I will always own bikes with a clutch, but I would absolutely love to have some toys with such badass tech.
i don't see how this is cheating lol
it's technology
hope you heal well
Well, technology does get banned. Traction control, Nike Alpha Fly shoes, corked and aluminum bats... Bottom line, it’s not cheating if it’s not banned and everyone has access to it.
Thank you for your well wishes 🤙
I don't see how its cheating or gives you any advantage over guys who dump the clutch in the corner
amen
@@nickmcallister5207 Actually, there is a pretty clear advantage and I don't mean to be argumentative about it because I do support it due to themedical issues, but he kind of says it right in the video. 6:32 This simple, four word sentence actually outlines probably the strongest advantage with this system.
Lol only idiots that never raced think this is cheating
Someones watching me, i just bought a 2013 crf250 witha rekluse clutch and was gonna do some research of it tonight on TH-cam but forgot. I hopped on TH-cam to watch some family guy and this video was in my recommendations....my fbi agent is hooking me up
🤣 🤷🏼♂️
i’m about to get a 250 but don’t watch any dirt bike stuff on youtube and this came up in my recommended too
@@adysonbarnhardt what 250 you gonna get?
Me too I was watching family guy and got this
vanlal peka same here lol
The centrifugal clutch is great i can still ride and drink my Lemon Squash
Lol
Lmao merica
I’m not even gonna lie that’s the coolest thing I’ve seen in a while
I had no idea what it was, this would be great for beginners trying to integrate from auto to manual bikes.
You gotta be careful with that kinda thing though so you don't end up using it as a crutch. I think it's beneficial to still know how to use and operate a bike with a traditional clutch before you move into something like this.
I kind of agree with Jeff. This is a good aid, but proper clutch operation should be taught. Semi-auto users probably wont want/remember/or be too lazy to use the lever!
Might be best to NOT let them know about the Rekluse in the bike which makes it like their old one 🤣
if it wasn’t 800$
People should not start on auto lol
@@feldmuis i think he means children
Yes...actually I have been under a rock. I work in a stone quarry ...😆
Thank you for the demo!
REALLY COOL!
Well then you're off the hook! 😋
Haha I work in a stone quarry too!
In my country, the people who complain about the Rekluse clutch are usually people who cannot afford the upgrade.
I hope you heal well, enjoy riding, and thank you for sharing this video. 😊
Or knows how to use a clutch or doesn't have a medical condition to need one
Bought a bike that had one in it. Rode like 15 hours on it and hated it. It reduced power and was just werid since I already had always used a pure manual. Also for tight enduro you still have to use the clutch because it practically drops the clutch when it engauges. Not only that but you loose idle or near idle speeds and rpms. Got fed up and bought a brand new clutch pack. In my opinion, never get one.
@watchthemaster5906 sounds like yours was set up really poorly.
@@JohnHowerton137 hey bud if I heard correctly I don’t have use clutch I know my brother trx 250 quad has thing we’re u don’t use clutch is it similar to it
An I want get into dirt bikes but I never use clutch b fore
Wow I can’t believe this got recommended to me. I messed up my left hand two weeks ago and I’ve tried everyday to ride but it’s too painful to pull in the clutch. I’m definitely going to look into this. I damaged my extensor tendons.
Big brother looking out for you 🤣
Sorry to hear that. Good luck with the healing.
dad left me a yz250 2 stroke as my first bike and I definitely could have used this during the learning process. riding trails on a big bike with no experience is hard lol.
I had a 490.Man that thing was fun!
My first trail bike was a xr650r and I was probably only about 135 lbs at the time. 😂 Not smart, I sold it to a guy that was about 300 lbs and it suited him much better. Are you still trial riding it or have you tried a 4 stroke that is better suited for most trail riding? I now have a crf450 for trail and a 2004 cr250r for trail.
I tried a recluse clutch on my friends Husky 450, it's certainly interesting and can really help out in the trails. I found it a bit peculiar to lose a fair bit of clutch feel (I'm mostly a street rider) but it was fun to toy around with! Glad you enjoy yours and that it helped you in your sport.
If you use the TorqDrive plates vs stockers you get more lockup feel. Mine has the TorqDrive plates in it.
Yea I wanna try it out but curious if id wanna keep it forever on there
I've wanted to make a better adjustment explanation video but have had zero time lately. The one in my 450 is adjusted to feel a lot like a manual clutch but still have the benefits like anti-stalling and traction or the auto.
I have it installed in my 690 Enduro R! It is sweet!! Less fatigue, I to have a hand injury do to a motorcycle accident and for me it comes in handy!
No pun intended. I’d love to have one on my 690. Much easier to ride when it’s more technical. I wouldn’t do it now towing the trailer, prob pretty hard on it if you got lazy to shift pulling uphill 🤣
I was so happy to find this video because I just bought a Harley Davidson trike and had a recluse clutch installed, and I’m so excited to get it back today to try it out
Dont let anyone punk u for having one of these, anything that puts you on a bike is allowed💯
Thanks bother 🤙✊ h8rs gonna h8. I don’t worry too much. I can smoke most of them even one handed. Working in shops for almost 9 years, I’ve heard so many puffed up tough guy Supercross champions in their own mind... it’s dizzying. I can’t remember even one who could deliver when we got out riding.
Notice none of those guys have any riding footage uploaded? Because they suck. It’s ok to suck, it’s relative, and everyone is just trying to have fun. I suck too. I’m riding with Ryan Hughes in the morning. That cat makes me look like a C class 85 🤣 Difference is... I don’t talk shit at him 🤷🏼♂️
I am a new rider and bought a Harley Davidson trike and so happy that they introduced me to the recluse clutch because I have bad arthritis in my wrist from injuries. I was so excited to see your video and how it works. Thank you.
It can def make life much more pleasant. Happy riding, rubber side down! 😋
Wow this is freaking cool. I would love to try that on a sports bike.
look at sports bike with a quick shifter, its a different mod but same result
I had a recluse in my ’08 400. It was insanely fun! If anyone is wondering if they should get it. The answer is YES!
Especially so you don't stall those old pain-in-the-butt to start 4-strokes! I know there's a technique, but man... on a hot day, or tired, or if the bike was having a bad day!!! 🥵
@@JohnHowerton137 you end up having to take a break after 45 mins of straight jumping on that Kickstarter, LOL.
@@JohnHowerton137 Yamaha in my profile pic starts in two three kicks tops. Love her.
@@JohnHowerton137 like you're profile pic, what are you riding?
Oh there is a technique for sure, and I dont have it 🤣 Getting excited is the enemy. Haha
Profile picture is a 690 Enduro R (e-start 😆). Channel header is a YZ250.
I feel like this would be great for those days where I just really dont feel like using the clutch... Because I just don't anyway lol.. And my gears would thank me
After someone practice you rarely need the clutch. The only time you need it is when you taking off from stopped position,
Your gears love clutches 🤣 but yes, it can aid you when tired for sure.
Sunset Watchman you need it when you getting into a higher gear if you don’t use it then it can mess up your bike
The Clutch is the love of riding a bike🤞🔥
Christian Kiermeier works just like a regular clutch if you ever decide you want to bang on it like an old HS GF.
@@JohnHowerton137 😂😂
@@JohnHowerton137 I know 🤔
Rode with and without clutch I find centifugal clutch is so much better for day to day traveling can use your left arm to carry items like shopping without worrying about stalling or changing gear
Carrying shopping 🤣 Ah... the life of a two wheel commuter 😋
12 years and counting for me now 😁 Ride safe my friend ✊
I had a rekluse setup where my clutch lever was converted to become my rear brake lever. Was a super awesome setup until one day I was riding on a cliffside and had a branch grab my throttle cable and launch me towards my death. Safe to say the rekluse was removed and the bike became stock. Might have to give the rekluse another chance with the standard clutch still in place.
That could happen Rekluse or not. More likely your side hilling, lose balance and pop the clutch when your hand slips off sending it to the moon. I’ve seen that tons of times. When I’m stopped, my clutch is still pulled at the lever. I just use it as an anti stall device mostly.
If you’re that worried about it, especially if you run full wrap hand-guards, I’d tether anyway. All bikes can run wide open sideways. I have a Dunlop 752 tattoo on my forearm from 1994. Back when Rekluse was just an apple in it’s fathers eyes.
If your bike suddenly revs out of control on a se I auto bike you can hold your shifter in the change position to disconnect power to the transmission in emergency I've done it before lol and you can also slip the clutch just as you would with a manual clutch.
Maybe reroute your clutch to where the rear brake would normally be?
So you still have the clutch there if you need it, but you also have the back brake lever
That would be a mind-screw for me for sure, but maybe doable and helpful for someone out there... maybe with a missing hand.
That looks like the best, and most fun dirt bike you could have, and you were straight to the points about the recluse clutch, great video man
The Rekluse system is amazing because you can come into a corner hard, let off the throttle, down shift, and instead of the engine braking the bike you can coast. Unless you are rolling on the throttle it will freewheel so you do not have to worry about your back end skipping around making your transition smoother.
The rekluse allows you to carry more speed through the corner and come out much harder without having to clutch the bike. I ran one in my KTM 250 and my buddy has the exact same bike and we ran track times with me riding both bikes and I was 2.5 seconds faster through the track with the rekluse system versus a normal clutch. It isn't cheating, it isn't for girls or old men, it is modding to be more competitive. If I can shave time off my laps and carry better speed through turns and corners why wouldn't I do that? It is no different than changing your stock reeds out for a set of V-Force 3 or replacing your exhaust with a Pro-Circuit setup or upgrading your carb or suspension. I am almost 50 and still ride and as long as they make a rekluse for the model bike I own it will have one in it, but don't get it twisted give me a KX500 and I will deal with wrist pump and hand fatigue to give her a rip; just not for as long. My spirit is 19 but my body is like 65 to 70 from all the torn muscles, ligaments, broken bones, and concussions I have sustained in extreme sports. If it allows you to enjoy your riding time longer and with less pain screw what dumb-azzes don't understand use that hand to wave to them as you rip past them 😆!!
I agree 100%. Plus it's not cheating, because it not banned 🤷♂️🤣
Ride on my friend! ✊
Oh yeah, and I use that hand to wave 🤙 all the time. It's off the bars anyway 🤣 instagram.com/p/B8qSACfn-1z/
I won that race by like 11min I think. Lapped up to 3rd. Sure there were a few Rekluse haters in there 🤣 Would have won by 19min at least if I had a Rekluse in that bike. YZ300 vibrated about 80% of a 500 (crank mot balanced well 🤷♂️). Had heavy clutch springs and a not so fresh cable lever system.
Even older rider and thinking about puting it on my 300 L to smooth it up. Idk. I have rode for over 50 years and the tech is welcome in my opinion. Now I do still have old school stuff but come on. Cheating?!!! Pshh. BS.
I've got two fingers that can't bend as much as before, I thought I was going to be done with riding this is awesome!
THANKS FOR THE HEART AND INTRODUCING THE REKLUSE CLUTCH TO ME, !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That 33 people that disliked this video can't afford a rekluse clutch 😂😎😁
It’s great for someone with a disabled hand, but for normal riders it’s super retarded.
Plenty of normal riders out there running them, mopping the floor with other normal riders without them. I have a friend with two full time jobs that gets to ride about once every 2 months. He basically wins (or comes close) every time he races (rides A) because it prolongs his available fitness. He doesn't have time to ride to practice/keep up fitness or even workout due to work demands. With Rekluse Auto he still gets to enjoy racing and does it much safer.
I'm not judging anyone's vehicle of choice for fun, but how is an able bodied person riding a quad with 4-wheels any less "retarded" than an able bodied person using an assisted clutch? Don't be so quick to judge.
@@sheldon8801 Sounds like you dont give a shit about improved performance just your tiny dick and shitty personality.
Their using slipper style clutch setups in high power drag cars with standard transmissions. Improved performance and far easier on components
@@zuestoots5176 sir you spelled *they’re* wrong
I'm not a rekluse user, but for old people and people with injuries, anything that can keep you on the bike is awesome! Ride on man.
Agreed. Ride on 🤙
I've been long considering one of these for my wr450. Especially in the steep hilly stuff. But that last section loading on the ramp , just about pushed me into commuting. Especially when i use a moto rack. Steep ramp tired arms.. recluse makes it look easy. Thanks for the tutorial.
Get a Rekluse, I have two WR450s and I installed a Rekluse on one. It’s an unbelievable relief in the technical stuff! If I’m out for an easy day of trail riding I take the one without. If it’s technical single track or a competitive event I use the one with the Rekluse. It’s expensive but so is carpal tunnel surgery.
Just picked up a KTM450, and noticed most of them in ads had one, except mine of course, thanks for sharing the knowledge,.
I had the radiusx on my 990 adventure. No reason other than I liked it when I tried my mates 450 exc. They are great for long enduro.
I’ve always seen these in magazines and what not and I thought I must be misunderstanding something because that seems way too cool to be real. Now I really want to get one of these for my bike, this looks awesome
They're pretty cool, unless you're a hater, then they're not cool. Haha! Then they're either for "cheating" or for "sissies." 🤣
John Howerton haha I honestly don’t understand how people think that they’re cheating. I get it could keep you from stalling but I don’t understand how it gives you any power advantage or anything. If they were that unfair, then the pro teams wouldn’t be allowed to run them
Pro’s pretty much don’t. One more indicator that they are not an advantage and why governing bodies could care less.
Cheating? What would they say when we moved from non syncromesh to syncro, "Ugh, that's cheating, no double declutching!"
Bloody luddites!
Like a mountain biker laughing at dirtbikers because they have engines lol
Thanks for the vid, it really shows the full function of the clutch. Like the way it loaded onto the trailer, trick.
Appreciate you watching 🤙 I’m likely doing a more in depth one tomorrow, so if you hit the notification bell you should get the notification by about Wednesday.
That’s mega, I’ve seen a few bikes fir sale with them fitted.
I’m 27 have been riding my whole life I have one on my 16 kx450 and love it for trail riding so glad I put one on it’s not just for beginners
Thanks for information of that clutch👍🏻
Smotardracing You're welcome. I'll do another next time I ride it.
Noni osta jo 🤩
I don't need an auto clutch/rekluse today, but
I totally get not having use of the clutch fingers,
been there, done that lol. Salute to anyone that can find
a work around. As for the impingement, all I can say is
that from what I've read and youtub'd , it's and imbalance
that throws your shoulder off balance, a muscular imbalance.
There are tons of youtube videos on regaining that balance,
they helped me.
Yeah you’re onto it. What I have is thoracic outlet syndrome. It’s a compensation from having a destroyed wrist causing me to drop my elbow and over-load my traps & rhomboids etc.. and pinches my thoracic nerve. I know how to manage it, but since the wrist is still highly dysfunctional, especially when sore/tired, the body reverts to the path of least resistance which causes lots of resistance somewhere else. It sucks 🤣
Modern lifestyle of heavy computer and phone use and general poor ergonomics from being taller than the avg human.. all contribute to poor posture and tight overactive pecks. It’s the daily struggle 😋 Thank god humans are good at finding work arounds for shit we mess up. LOL
How could this be cheating?
It isn't even a game, and you have a totally legit reason to do it!
#Right? 🤣
People are referring to competition/racing.
get it doesn't matter.
First off I want to be clear this reply is NOT targeted AT you. Merely a breakdown for any future readers because it pops up so frequently.
It isn't cheating if it's not banned from the competition. Period.
Apparently governing bodies (and half the comments here) don't see it as any kind of advantage.
It's not like the clutches are any kind of secret. Half the time there's a big engine cover advertising it's in the bike 🤣
They've been on the market for like for 17 years, commercially available, affordable to anyone (relative), and made for basically every model that would be used in competition. If they don't have a model, chances are they'll make it if enough people ask to warrant the development.
People who claim these are "cheating" need to quit complaining and start a petition to have them removed from sport if it's that big of a problem to them. It takes less than 5 minutes and almost zero know how to start a petition in the internet age.
Auto clutches in dirtbikes are not winning championships hand over fist. This is why the real world doesn't care.
The outside of competition, people who say, "Rekluse Auto is cheating!"...Well, their opinion doesn't matter in the real world. Not really sure what to say to that?
I guess those people should stay home stop having fun riding with their mates if it hurts their ego that much when they get passed in a technical section. If they don't pass you... well then what's the problem? Let your mates enjoy their riding too. Maybe you wont have to wait or help them as much... and maybe even get to some cooler places that they normally wouldn't make it to?
Either way, everyone wins.
Wow! Amazing seeing you on that bike despite the condition of your hand. Also, you have a really lovely bike!
Call them what you want. If it prolongs someones carrier, helps someone that would not be able to ride safely to do so, makes riding any more fun or easier, then I see nothing wrong. I turn 39 this year. I haven't ridden in 13 years and never owned a 4 stroke mx bike. I wanna get back into it at some point and my conditioning isnt there. I also just prefer two strokes. If and when I get back into it, my bike will be getting a rekluse. Anyone hating on that fact will have to speak up, wont be able to hear them over the shorty silencer haha.
Basturd Werkz almost exactly my story. Was also 38 when I re-started, super fit but no moto fitness, no 4-strokes but was forced to buy one, got a two stroke and she got a shorty, love that Rekluse and don’t care 👍
Have one on my 2008 KLX450R "It comes standard though." And i freaking love it.
i dont have any injury but i dont think this is a shit, actually its great,another tool to help people ride a bike
Any advancement that makes riding easier and more accessible is a win in my books!
I was never allowed to have a dirt bike growing up. As an adult, I got an electric dirt bike. I shredded on it. Jumping anything and everything. Sliding corners. Wheelies. Stoppies. I loved it.
Then I rode a “real” dirt bike with clutch and foot brake and injured my shoulder. It’s been over 2 years and I have permanent shoulder damage and can’t even raise my left arm. It’s made surfing harder now too.
What I’m saying is, ride whatever you’re comfy with. Rekluse can help new riders learn. And it can help experienced riders progress or ride easier. Pros are rockin it. Trials guys are rockin it. It still acts like a normal clutch when you want.
I want a rekluse in all my bikes until electric becomes more affordable and better.
Exactly 💯
Great video John! I'm also 40 and I have the same problem with my left arm going numb after a while from pinching in my left shoulder/neck area. So far the only thing that gives a temporary "cure" is acupuncture, but it's only good for about 3 weeks or so before the pain comes back. My next bike will be a YZ250X. I plan on riding a mix of MX tracks (vet level) and wide open desert. I might look into a Rekluse. Also just out of curiosity, what kind of compression strap do you use on your left wrist? Is that something I can buy like at a pharmacy or is that make by a specific company?
Hell yeah you keep doing what you love as long as you can.
2stroke sounds like it could def be TOS. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. It's a total pain in the neck! 🤣
That X is a pretty good bike. As user friendly just like every Yamaha I've ever ridden. I have a video of me riding one last year on my channel somewhere I think. GET A REKLUSE. It'll be huge for you.
Basically always have a wrap of KT tape around it. Sometimes I wear a Mobius X8. My scaphoid is totally mutilated since 1999. Blew the wrist out at the growth plates causing it to dislocate whenever it moves since '96. I broke all the hand bones in the top In '97 I think. It's pretty much just a meat hook. Os1st make really nice stuff. I run and race in their socks and stuff. I think I'm going to pick up their sleeve so I do t have to tape as much. I've used about 1/2 dozen other kinds of braces over the years. Outside of tons of tape, the möbius has been the best. Roczen has them on both wrists. Tons of Pro MXers have or do use them.
Funny how shallow minded people will always find something to complain about or hate on... I say awesome work to finding a solution which gets you back doing something you love! I'd be lost without being able to ride my Harley.. It's the perfect way to clean the mind and unwind! Keep it up man, awesome vid
Thanks. The wind in the hair and the problems just blow out the back of it.
FYI, They do make these for Harleys.
It’s like an auto clutch like on a go cart or like a pit bike
Nice video. Ask a few old school motocrossers what we did without this high tech gear. For a fact many of us never used a clutch when shifting up or down. But you have to condition your bike to do this. Transmission Sycronizers in all manual transmission bikes, cars, trucks, and semi-trucks can be conditioned for shifting without using the clutch.
We still had to start or stop with a clutch but not while racing. What you have to do is when you get a new bike, take it out and simply shift by feel. Take off in each gear until it passes the powerband then back slightly off the throttle then switch gears. The engine hits the top of its powerband for each gear you press.
Keep doing this for about 4 days then change the crankcase gear oil and replace. By this time the bikes sycronizers teeth will be conditioned for that particular rider. We called this Power Shifting back in my day.
A quote from the old motocross guys here: thumpertalk.com/forums/topic/933803-shifting-with-no-clutch-07-crf450r/?hl=clutchless%2520shifting
"Anyone that is still using a clutch to shift up or down all the time is A. new to riding motorcycles or B. hasn't raced bikes much."
I largely agree it can be done safely. I've probably done a million clutchless shifts on bikes and my old Ford Ranger was shifted without the clutch all the time. Especially driving home in Moto boots 🤣
It wouldn't be responsible for me to make a blanket "Shift without the clutch" statement here though with all the entry level riders seeing this.
Hows that cheating when race car drivers are using paddle shifters with no clutch
This is awesome, I can’t get the friction zone down and I stall a lot, with this I would be able to ride. Love it
Not going to stall anymore 😋 Watch the other video pinned in the comments as well.
So just. Driving an auto car with padel "shifters"
Jatomic 77 the guy cant hardly use his hand give him a break
Jatomic 77 Not really. You should still use the clutch if love your transmission.
And if the comment was sarcasm... Those are good enough for a good chunk of the best drivers and cars in the world. Some street & adventure bikes use electric shifters too. Honda even has a full-auto shifting trans called DCT in their Africa Twin.
No.
Think of it as having your cake and eating it too.
Can still clutch dump and slip whenever you want/need.
@@JohnHowerton137 DCT Goldwings are insanely fast couches lol. I'd prefer a traditional manual trans for an Africa Twin, but the DCT is so smooth and easy to use. First time I rode a DCT twin I went to pull the "clutch" which is really just a parking brake. Good thing I wasn't going very fast haha
Great video, good representation of how a Rekluse works 👍👍👍
@@JohnHowerton137 I never use my clutch when riding hard, Motocross gearboxes are designed to take that abuse and shifting up without the clutch won't do any damage
I got a rekluse after i broke my wrist in 2013 (clutch hand) it was the only way i could get back to riding and racing after surgery when my cast came off! So ive never went back to stock i also race GNCC! Great vid man!
Thanks. Man, that GNCC on quads looks rough. My hands were aching just watching it. Haha
John Howerton its a blast you should try one not sure were your from?
so no one has seen a semi automatic bike like a pit bike lol people relating to paddle shifters on a car geez
Great job. Whatever you can do to get back on the bike that's awesome. I applaud you! 😁🤙
HEY MAN!
i have the same problem but in my actual good hand.. and doctors won’t help me with anything. they “don’t know the issue”.
Look into thoracic outlet syndrome. It's very common.
I have a 450rl that I ride on the street and in the dirt religiously. I'm getting this, it'll improve my quality of life immensely.
Really smooths out the dirt experience. Especially in rough stuff and when you're tired. Could be nice in that 5mph traffic too. My 690 (commuter) doesn't have a Rekluse and the clutching in slow rush hour traffic is annoying.
Watch the other video pinned to the top of the comments.
I know exactly how you feel man, my left hand, mostly my clutch fingers, have been bad from an accident since I was 20. 36 now and ride a YZ250 and the pain gets unbelievable pretty fast. Glad to know there's someone else that rides still even if it hurts like hell. I've tried rekluse's and they're cool but haven't got one yet. Think I probably should before I do some more damage.
The clutch pull on the YZ isn’t super light either. I flew to the States and raced one in January. In fairness I think it probably had Barnett springs in it because the motor was a big bore. The Rekluse will help you a ton. Bite the bullet and get one. You’ll wonder, “WTF didn’t I do this s LONG time ago!” Watch the new video here: th-cam.com/video/-OBdLBFFf7k/w-d-xo.html
@@JohnHowerton137 Yeah I run a Magura hydraulic clutch on my YZ, but i think that and a rekluse will be a good combo. Almost $1000, but I'll make that up not having to take tylenol after every ride!
I struggle with gears will this help me as I feel all I can ride is auto’s .i really do struggle clutch n gears so would this be the middle ground for me as it would open up a new world in bikes
You obviously still have to shift and clutch some, but it takes out the need for any precision. Much more forgiving!
just work on it until you get it there, no excuses for something simple like clutchwork
Im 38, bad shoulder and bad wrists. Put a rekluse on my 06 450x. Absolutely love this autoclutch.
Is this an injury video or about a motorcycle clutch?
Actually it was more about injury and "Why the clutch is cool" for helping with those kinds of issues, but it covered more than that. The video was made for my subscriber base but went somewhat viral in the past few weeks. Seems many people with injuries still want to do what they love?
I did a different video on function here: th-cam.com/video/-OBdLBFFf7k/w-d-xo.html with less personal anecdotes
John Howerton don’t explain the video to this turd Royle. These are the kind of morons nobody likes I’m sure of it. The video was a proper explanation of how the clutch can work in a riders favor in many different scenarios
This Royle guy is probably watching videos of clutches for bikes he don’t even own anyways lol.
@@JohnSmith-sh1zg Just explaining a little so the groupthink doesn't get out of hand. How could it be both an injury video and a clutch video? Must be black magic! Maybe I'm a physical therapist selling out to Rekluse in a conspiracy to get more of these "cheating" (or is it for sissies?) clutches on the market. You'll hear it all on here.
Millions of users of TH-cam, millions of videos with different kind of content. If I don't like a video, change the channel. Click! Boy that was hard! I guess the comment makes them feel important. Never understood the hate or even the thumbs down button unless it was a blatant spam upload. Just because I don't like the content doesn't mean many other people wont. Just selfish people thinking the world revolves around them. The video may be crap, but I'm glad I made it. Probably a dozen people in the comments were given some hope that they might ride again. That's a dozen people's lives I might have made happier. People that love motorcycles... just like me.
Probably billions of views for first person video game playing each day. I happen think that's about the biggest waste of time I could ever even possibly conceive (games are a big enough waste). I don't go around flaming the creator or disliking the video? "git a jawb u howmoe." It's just not my gig... I watch different videos 🤣 Video game creator guy goes on to clear $1m a year as a YT Partner. I have a 40hr day job and break my bones on dirtbikes. Maybe I am the dumb one? 😆
You get people on TH-cam bagging on you for replying or defending yourself from their attacks... on your own channel. It's my content, it's my channel. If anyone has the right to say something, it's me. They're the visitor in my space. I'm open to criticism, that's part of showing content in a open forum. Maybe my content is crap, but this TH-cam page is no different than a Facebook page. Puff the self-importance and crap on someone's page and expect them to not reply? 🤦🏼♂️ That's like letting your dog crap in someone's lawn, owner say's something, then you yell at them for saying something. That just happened? 🙄 LOL
John Howerton I whole heartedly agree my friend.
Just my opinion, if this can help make you a better rider or even help a person learn how to ride all the better. Who cares what other people think. I’m a commercial drive who understands about changing gears, if we thought floating gears was cheating as a pose to using your clutch all the time we would be called cheaters too. My point is if this helps you, why not use it? Nice video. Keep riding rider 👍👍👍
How fast does it chew up clutch plaits ? 😐
They are tough. If you ride in an insanely wrong gear all the time, yes it will accelerate wear, just like if you rode around with your clutch pulled in half way all the time.
Ride in the correct gear. Change your oil like you should, and have little doubt it will outlast your stock clutch.
@@JohnHowerton137 agreed!
@@JohnHowerton137 how dose well dose it wheelies
Barbarian Scum biggest thing w these setups like john said is changing your oil frequently but also checking the free play gap each ride if you let that go you can prematurely wear out the plates! I race cross country and can get a season easy out of my radius cx plates!
Checking the adjustement is key like the Barbarian said. It’s nothing special to check and very easy to do. Just put your fingers on the clutch lever, rev the engine and see how much the lever moves. Adjust it in about 30 seconds if needed.
The bike will pop the clutch and wheelie like any other bike with a clutch will.
John I'm so happy I found this video I have left side cerebral palsy and want a supermoto as my first bike and this seems like this solves my clutch issue so I can get a 125cc and do the conversion to SM
Oh great! Hope it works out! Keep me posted. Happy riding!
They are cool without a doubt but they should be banned from competition!
Why? I’m guessing you mean just from combustion classes.
If the best guys in the world can win consistently without one then a ban isn’t the answer
John Howerton all I’m guessing
Why? Do you have evidence they provide an unfair advantage in competition? Or do you just not like it?
I'm 52 & eaten up with authritis. I REFUSE to stop riding. Sometimes I can't ride for a few days because of the pain. My hands will stiffen up & I can't hold on to handlebars. I do the best I can to suck it up because I'm gonna ride until I physically can't anymore!
If this type of clutch can give me a few more years of riding, it's worth every penny! I'm looking into it ASAP! Yes, I live under a rock. Or isolated on a big ranch in Texas... I've heard of that type of clutch but didn't really know what it was or how it worked.
Thanks, you might of given me more riding time in the future with this video! I subbed too!
I have little doubt it will help you. My tradesmen friends who have hand problems from wrenching use them (and Flex bars). They wanted to fuse my wrist at 19yo the arthritis was so bad (40 now).
Opening another can of flaming worms typing this here and I wont expand unless asked, but the vegan diet all but eliminated the inflammation and arthritis in my body, which is why I ended up becoming a triathlete 🤷♂️
Hey, if it allows you to ride.....
I guess I've been under a rock. I've never heard of this before. Looks awesome!! I bet enduro/trail guys love it!! I have a Suzuki DR-Z 400. I might have to look into one when it is time to replace the clutch. I'm 52 and still riding. Cool video. Thanks!
Chris Scharfenberger It’s safe under rocks, unless they fell on you. Haha!
You’ll dig it, especially if your DR-Z is geared a little more for the road. It’ll make the taller 1st a lot more manageable in the tight stuff.
Appreciate you watching 🤙
$500?+ I'm good on that
Most are more like $700. Depends on how many billet parts (hub, pressure plate) and if you get the Torqdrive clutch plates. Many of them are at $1,000 with those parts, so you just have to type your bike model into their website to find out what they offer for your machine.
@@JohnHowerton137 dang they are nice but I wouldn't pay that much for a clutch system
@@ryanbrimer1039 It's hard to swallow, but you would if you rode a day with one. I had buyers remorse until 5 minutes into the first ride.
One of my friends has been riding on them for years and never had to replace one.
I’d try and find a used bike with one, on my husky the receipt the guy gave me was 1100 when i bought the bike
Extremely happy for you lbrother hope you get better
Thank you 🤙
ok, now that ii am out from under that rock, i know what a rekluse clutch is. Neat invention, perfect for sissys with limp wrists. lol j/k
😋
I have the same condition on my hand and got a dct bike for this reason
Didn't know this existed till now
Total game changer
Just to be clear, what it does, is that you still use clutch to shift gears but it just won't let the bike turn off If revs go low, right?
The sympathy for you went ....when you insulted your audience......me!
I've never asked for sympathy or even indicated that I'm looking for it (because I'm not)?
I insulted the audience?
@@JohnHowerton137 If you dont realise that....you've been under a rock!
Ive been riding for years and somehow never heard of this. i need one!
They have a dropdown menu of products on their site when you punch in your bike model. The customer service is great if you want to know the differences between the products.
Check out the other video that I believe is pinned at the top of the comments. Goes into more depth on how it works.
It turns your man bike into a girls bike
I’m sure if you had difficulties like him you’d want that too
This girls* bike would out perform the manual transmission model in many situations including quicker gear changes 👍
BIKER LAD the two girls I rode with were National and World Champions in motocross. I'm sure many men would have been happy to ride their bikes and maybe few other things too 🤣
Masculinity fucked up so many men 🤣🤣 that's sexist dude
John Howerton hahaha your funny 😂
My dads going thru the same thing with his neck and hand. Hope you heal soon bro
Makes sense to use it’s capabilities when racing. Thanks for explaining the rekluse, I’m installing one on my cr 500. Nice video. Ride safe n enjoy the bike time.
Just remember that if you start that beast in gear and twist the throttle during the kick, she'll fly into the weeds! 🤣 Good rule of thumb... still ALWAYS kickstart the bike with the clutch pulled in! 🤷♂️ #AskMeHowIKnow 🤣
John Howerton Good call john, I did NOT think this all the way thru, that does make sense. The widow maker has launch me on my butt several times while trying to evil knival wheeling it. Thanks for the info john.👍🏽
Rubber side down 😋 👍
I highly recommend that. I have a CR500AF and used to only care about going fast. With the recluse it’s now just as fun to go slow through super technical stuff. Its like a crazy powerful mini bike:)
Know what you mean. Although my 250SX vibrates a lot less than your beast, they hit really hard and have like 57hp. That’s enjoyable in sand or big sticky tracks, but outside of that it’s a whole lot less enjoyable 🤣 Rekluse made the thing 3x more pleasurable to ride everywhere else.
I as well have some problems with my left hand. I had pretty much chopped my pointer finger off completely and had it stitched back on. Because of nerve damage I don't have a lot of feeling in a few of my other fingers and I get twitching and pain that shoot up my hand and wrist. Honestly this thing will be a life saver so I can still be the dad I want to be and ride with my son.
F-yah! Super handy for chasing the kid around.
Seriously, thank you. This is my introduction to this technology. I run cruisers but my body is busted up af and getting worse. There is no hope of me riding without increasing pain and nerve damage due to some autoimmune bullshit. I intend to ride until my janky joints and nerves cause me to bust my ass that one good time. Things like this give me extra years.
👍 They make them for lots of kind of bikes. Hope it helps a bunch. Enjoy the ride!
Great video! I’m “decent” with the clutch but fuck the extra stress and intimidation when you can have this and never worry about unpredictable behavior. After watching this the rukluse is a must have for me!!🙏👍
Very cool, Many kids non racing dirt bikes and ATV's have clutches that work exactly the same but they don't have a clutch lever. They have been around for a long time in machines like Honda big red three wheelers for eg. This combines the best of both worlds. I battled with arm pump a long time ago when I was into racing, I'm sure this would help in the final laps when u have arm pump.
For sure. I'm a super fit guy (long distance triathlete & mountain runner), but I'm not "moto fit" because I don't have enough opportunities to ride. I averaged about once a month for the past 18 months before Rona hit. I got about 3x as many laps and safer the last time I went to the track.
My 125 Suzuki three wheeler has automatic clutch, you just have to switch gears, this helped me a lot when I got my crf230 with a clutch. I hope you heal well!
Damn u shredded that corner at 8:14...I want one now!!
Haha! Glad you liked it.
These are game changers. I’m 48and put one in for woods racing my yz. Went from top 12 finishes in hare scrambles B class to consistent top 5’s. Anti stall, amazing on rocky hill climbs. 💪🏼🤘🏻
snowmobilingburberry totally agree. Congrats on the results ✊
Never heard of this clutch system but it sound amazing I personal don’t have a need for one but it’s still cool and I’m glad it helps you get back on the bike cause at the end of the day that’s what matters it gets you back on the bike
Cole Schowe yep. Not going to race Pro Supercross or anything, but I an have fun without as much pain. Personally I feel bikes are better therapy than drugs and alcohol.
He John, I'm barred from replying in comments,
I can only OP and EDIT, hence:
Good job of finding that 'work around' at least
you've got that, and who knows, maybe they'll
come up with a fix eventually. I'll spare you my
issues, they come and go, but I can most
certainly relate to yours. 'They' said paddle shifters
were 'cheating' and a waste of time,
lol, today, most everyone knows they
are faster than using a stick shift.
Regardless of affliction or none, I don't thumb my
nose at those that use Rekluse, just another useful
tool.
Just become a leftist nut, they don't limit them. "What demonetization, death threats, doxing, and phishing scams? Nothing to see here 🤷♂️"
🤣
Glad to hear you can ride your bike and love kicking up dirt dude. Enjoy!
Michael Miller thank you. Ride on! ✊
I installed a Rekluse in my old 990 Adv, because everytime I killed it, I'd fall down. That old V-twin motor stalled easy, and I was too rookie to learn the clutch. The Rekluse SOLVED the issue and allowed me to start up on steep loose hills with little wheelspin (unless I want!), and to jam the rear brake into lock and not need to clutch. KTM totally fixed the stalling issue on my 1090R :-)
They really make the life of a weekend warrior much more pleasant. Can’t wait to put one on this new (old) 200 I just got. I’ll be so much faster. Keeping my finger on the clutch in the slick stuff this past week was pretty rough on my hand. Luckily the small bore re-bump starts easily.
FYI the Freeride is more or less like riding with a Rekluse, except you don’t have to shift either 🤣
@@JohnHowerton137 I know,...
I've been thinking just that about the Freeride....
Man now I want one I’ve been on the fence about it for a while.
I’m buying one of these. I have a 150r, and I can barely tip toe it (I’m 13). I won’t go trail riding with my dad because I’m afraid I’ll stall my bike (No E-start). This is going to make riding so much more fun!
Yes it will. For no other reason, you will have more confidence. Confidence will take you new places and teach you new skills. Ride on 🤙
2006 CRF450X and a 1998 CR250R both with Z-pro REKLUSE clutch. Just awesome
I'd never want one on my bike but if i had an injury and couldn't ride anymore it would be AMAZING.. It makes a lot of sense for people like you :)
Live life on your terms. Life is but a vapor. Glad you chose life! Enjoy riding!
Thank you 🤙 #RideHappy
Man I think I might have to get one of these clutch setups, I have bad carpel tunnel in my right wrist I guess from breaking my neck in an accident. So I'm sure this would still help me, eventually the same will happen in my left wrist anyway. Thanks for the info! Cool to see it in action and a real world explanation of how it works.
I doubt you have carpal tunnel. Look into thoracic outlet syndrome. Then look into Neuro Kinetic Therapy.
@@JohnHowerton137 sweet thanks will do! Yeah I just assumed it was that bc my wrist locks up so much, sometimes like over and over again all throughout the day consistently depending on what I'm doing. Even just laying down holding my phone it will do it and cause me to drop my phone on my face haha its annoying and could be really dangerous when riding too. I'm only 30 but it's been happening for about 5 years now
@@JohnHowerton137 I really appreciate the suggestion though, that's more than I've gotten from any of the 4 different doctors I've seen about this and my back since the accident. They just think I'm making it up and wont even try to do anything to help me, even though I told them all I dont want any pain meds or anything since they all seem to think everyone who is in pain is a drug addict or some shit..
Nick Sluder yeah. BS. I’ve seen like 10+ people and had carpal tunnel surgery. Going to have to look it up for yourself. I had a doctor recently treating me like a druggy. I was like dude, I don’t drink, don’t smoke, you drug tested me 3 f-ing times, and I didn’t even take an aspirin for like 10 years. Fired his dumb ass.
Look up those things. Might be a game changer for you. If not, maybe you have some nerve issues in the T5-T7 area. Obviously I’m not a doctor *disclaimer alert* but that should give you a hole to jump down and look into. Good luck in your healing 🤙
Nick Sluder the “locking up” might be something different than TOS, but still get some NKT testing. Likely to be some over-compensating muscle because of your injury.
OMFG I live under a rock and just discovered this!! I LOVE riding dirtbike but HATE the manual clutch setup, this will change everything! 2 quick questions:
1. Can this be used ona 125-140cc bike or only 250-450's?
2. Do you need to use the clutch when you shift from gear to gear or can you just shift with no clutch at all? Cool Video man, love it, thanks!
Just need to check Rekluse website to see if they make a clutch for your model. You should use the clutch when you shift. Dirtbikes in general you don’t have to, but it does decrease load on the transmission. Check out the other video pinned in the comments 👍
Great video! Amazing job at really showing and explaining how this works and why you would want it. 🤙🏼
Jared Bell thank you. Watch the extended version pinned to the top of the comments 🤙
My quads like that, makes it great in slow rough stuff but i feel it will limit my dirtbike in some scenarios but it's great that you ride still
Not much it limits. Basically only backward engine brake: th-cam.com/video/-OBdLBFFf7k/w-d-xo.html
love it love it thanks brother thats what I was looking for
Amazing video thank you for the information I appreciate it, also very glad to hear your still able to ride with ur hand being like that my mother has 4 screws in her hand and it hurts her a lot too ik how it can change a lot in ur life with nerve damages :)!
Not so much fun. Feel for your Mom. Started somewhere around 1997 for me.
get well soon man, loved the vid
Fascinating technology for women and men with wrist injuries!
Thanks for the demonstration!
Very welcome.