Installation is pretty straight forward there are some specialty tools required – a clutch basket holding tool and an impact wrench we’re assuming you have a torque wrench.  In order to complete the installation you have to remove the stock center clutch and replace it with the Rekluse part. Stock friction plates are used, the drive plates are replaced by Rekluse steel units. Basically the entire center of the clutch is replaced with Rekluse parts.

The most important thing to go into the spare parts bin is the stiff stock springs. Say goodbye to your stiff clutch lever. A standard clutch operates by springs constantly squeezing the friction plates keeping the transmission engaged with the motor. When you squeeze the clutch lever you compress these springs thereby disengaging the clutch from the motor. With the Rekluse clutch you have something of the opposite, the transmission is disengaged from the motor until the engine is revved to a specific RPM.

When this target RPM is reached the centrifugal force causes bearings in the Rekluse clutch to roll up a ramp, engaging the friction plates and the motor. This all happens seamlessly with the Rekluse Clutch. And because it is engaged by solid metal balls instead of springs there is very little slippage. This engagement RPM is varied by the use of optional springs in the kit and the number of bearings placed in the slots around the pressure plate.

The way the Rekluse clutch engages gives you the ability to start getting on the gas much earlier in corners because you’re not fanning the clutch and spinning the rear wheel. You do have to be more careful about gear selection since slipping the clutch isn't the correct approach with the Rekluse unit.

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