In this month's AI mag there is an article on installation of what is called a Rekluse EXP clutch. The way it works it reminds me of an old '48 Dodge I owned which had a semi-automatic transmission called fluid drive. Say you are in stop & go traffic you can have it in first gear with the clutch engaged & the bike will stay stationary until you give it gas. Otherwise, it operates like a stock clutch. They claim it is great for slow speed manuvering since you don't have to worry about using the friction zone. It will set you back $799.

 

I got to try one of these last year. I am a member of the "Harley Davidson of Scottsdale Drill Team" and the vendor thought it would be great for us. They had a 30 Day money back guarantee so I tried it out. I liked the way it worked and the only real downside that I didn't like (besides the price) was that with the engine off your bike is essentially in neutral all the time. So parking on any kind of a slope could be a problem. I returned it just before the 30 days were up really just because it didn't make the bike $800 better so not worth it to me. If anyone has problems clutching in heavy traffic or just problems clutching alot this will help alot.

 

How was it for cone work? Is there a way to switch back to manual so you can use the friction zone and rear brake for tight stuff?

 

If it's like the EFM Autoclutch, you should be able to use it normally. I couldn't tell you for sure because I eliminated my clutch lever when I got mine. Needed the bar space for my prosthetic hand.

 

Neat but totally unnecessary.

 

My parts guy was telling me about it. Also, claims that once engaged it locks up better than the conventional clutch.

But, on the TriGlide I don't like the idea that with the engine off the clutch is disengaged. Really need the engine to keep the best in place.

 

Very popular with Dirt bikes and ATVs . Not sure how it would be on a Harley.

 

sure, who needs one? except for the guy (or girl) with the prosthetic, or who has bad arthritis, or if you live in an area with a whole lot of stop and go traffic, or who rides in a lot of parades. otherwise, totally unnecessary

 

Umm... don't you have a parking brake...?


The dealership had them out for one of the weekend events and a UFC fight. saw a demo of it up close. the vendor almost hit my bike while I was getting on it.


seems like a great idea, but I cannot justify the cost at this point.

 

It acts just like a normal clutch so cone work didn't really change. I suppose if I worked with it longer I might be able to do tight cone work without touching the clutch lever. But the cost to benefit was not there.