Rekluse Automatic Clutch Review - Clutch or Crutch?

Rekluse’s latest EXP 4.0 auto clutch promises a lot, so our in-house recluse decides to find out if it's worth the squeeze (or lack thereof)

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Directed and Edited by Aneesh Shivanekar

[dandersonjr]

A commercial interrupted by a commercial. Interesting concept.

[NextDoorGuy]

This is a massive lore episode, there's .2 and .3's now. Glad to see 45 is still dodging the umbrella corp

[thepcguy]

A guy I've met who runs a motorcycle business out in Kamloops even dared to move his rear brake on the left handle. He swears by it...
Imagine getting stuck up a hill and being able to come to a full stop, with both feet down.

[Simoxs]

So its a chainsaw clutch for Motorcycles?

[AdamNDJ]

I have one in my 1290 Super Adventure. I got it because I have nerve and other damage to my hands and forearms. Slow to stop and go traffic in the city (I'm outside California) were causing a lot of pain and fatigue. The Rekluse allows me to better traverse the traffic pile ups without have to pull over and take breaks often. Then there are the advantages of it off road. Having that option to idle way down on such a big bike is great. Had it almost 5 years now, still runs great, and it takes the HP and torque of that 1301 V-twin with no problems. One of the best upgrades I've done.

[SeikoMatsumoto]

Fortnine episodes have a better writing and directing that most movies. Big kudos to you guys. You managed to build an interesting commercial

[JackBlackNinja]

“Goes against everything I stand for. Maybe” 😂

[ExpatriotSilencers]

The teflon pads last forever. I ran a Rekluse for about 8 years before changing out the pads, which only cost about $20 IIRC.

[rorywhyte]

Still the only channel to make watching the sponsor ad more fun than skipping it

[andrewpeter]

Fantastic!

I installed a Rekluse in a G310GS (which has about zero torque at low rpm); it absolutely transformed the machine for my wife. She is much happier and is learning to ride with confidence.

So I agree, it is not an automatic. And it’s not easy. But a Rekluse is not just for pros and seasoned riders.

[michaelcaudill]

Saturday morning and the Fortnine team has a new vid dropped! What a great start to the weekend!! Thanks guys!

[muskokaliving]

The only reason I got a Rekluse for my KTM 500 was to have a left hand rear brake (LHRB). Now I can easily modulate and lock the rear wheel with one finger. I've been mountain biking so many years that this was a natural choice. I'm very very happy with the setup. That said, although the autoclutch works great with no issues, it wouldn't be worth the cost for me if it wasn't for the LHRB.

[ynskrug]

I know someone who cant operate the clutch of his ducati due to an injury, works very well for him

[RobsNeighbor]

I loved the Rekluse on my 250ktm two stroke, on a DR is a great idea!

[austinc]

I hope there’s a rogue clone out there working on a Stark Varg or toddler Motorsports script

[MauricioLJ]

those video scripts are amazing... the technical explanations, the humour, it's all there. You guys are great!

[sereneturmoil]

I had a Rekluse Centrifugal clutch kit installed in my 2019 KTM 390 DUKE from the dealer when I bought it new as my first bike at 36-years-old and having never ridden before. It was great, especially for those in town commutes with a ton of traffic lights. It meant not having to shift into neutral when waiting; which actually saved me from what would have likely been a bad rear end collision that I saw coming in my mirror (dumb 20-something on her phone) and jumped into a gap - already in 1st and just twisted the throttle - before watching her smash into the car that was only a moment before in front of me. As for now, I'm on a larger displacement bike with a traditional clutch and haven't had any issues with it or managing the bike in slow speed maneuvers or when practicing riding skills. Ultimately, even for all on road riding, my experience with the Rekluse "auto" clutch was entirely positive and worth the money.

[Martcapt]

Tbf, I don't think I've read many people complaining about the clone. Ryan and him are the only people I'm happy to see on the channel.

[yamaha-rbtk]

I never skip your video adds. You guys do such good work making them fun lol

[jonny]

I had one in my xr650r and it caused me alot of issues. Mind you most if not all were my fault. The clutch did what it was supposed to do. In steep downhills offroad the engine rpm would drop below the grab point and suddenly lose engine braking which caused me to panic and snatch front brake. This caused me to lose front end and crash. Hard. Yes i know this is a me problem but thisvthing just masked my lack of skill. Until it didn't. Also another issue was it being installed on a bike with no neutral indicator. While attempting to kickstart my bike, I had accidentally put it in gear. The bike started in gear and I blipped the throttle, which promptly launched me end at the bike. I am fully aware that this is my fault.And I didn't take the proper precautions. But I figured it might be worth posting this for other people who have a lack of skill like me and or bad habits.