Another enduro vlog from http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com When the guys saw a Rekluse EXP auto clutch was fitted to the Beta RR250 for my Canadian trip, they asked good or bad? Years ago I did have a Rekluse EXP auto clutch fitted to a Yamaha WR450F then a Husaberg FE570. Pros and cons for adventure riding? Both bikes so ran high gearing, then found the Rekluse helped to make the bikes manageable for dirt riding too. The Rekluse EXP auto clutch would automatically slip the clutch in tight terrain, despite the high gearing... perfect. Cross Training Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJAvmhgP0h1AEKY8vTEJPJg Cross Training Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/cross.training.enduro.skills/?ref=ts Our enduro vlog series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLlur54ugvzNJlUO0y6D10jVOGMLI4Raci Cross Training website: http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com Like to support our vids? http://www.crosstrainingenduro.com/cross-training-support-donations.htm However, a bit over two years ago we started this cross training - applying trials techniques to dirt riding - and I knew I had to ditch the Rekluse auto clutch and start learning how to use a clutch properly. So here are some impressions on suddenly using a Rekluse again. So pros and cons of the Rekluse auto clutch - good or bad for dirt riders and for the tighter technical terrain I like? If you seriously want to develop your riding skills, I think it would be better to skip the Rekluse and learn how to use a clutch. It's taken two years of hard work, but I rarely stall my bike now, and enjoy being able to modulate the clutch just how I want it, not in some preset fashion. I still have a long way to go, but I enjoy the challenge. However, if you don't have the time or inclination to develop your clutch technique, then sure a Rekluse will help you a lot in harder terrain. There are plenty of rave reviews about the Rekluse EXP auto clutch, and I feel these are well deserved. However, if you focus on experienced riders with good clutch skills you will see them feel increasingly ambivalent about the perceived advantages of an autoclutch. What didn't I like? Whenever I tried to balance at a standstill, or very slow pace, the Rekluse auto clutch is snatchy and throws the bike off balance, even if you slip the manual clutch to try and compensate. The cheese grater sound it makes isn't very pleasant either. There is always the old problem of stopping on a steep hill and the bike starts rolling backwards. On low speed descents, the engine braking disappears at low revs so you need to keep blipping the throttle to re-engage the Rekluse. And you can't just stall the engine to help lock up the rear wheel for nasty descents. My huge issue was trying to jump larger logs with the Rekluse EXP auto clutch. Clutch control is very important for techniques like the double blip and zap, and I gave up trying to use the clutch at all. I could probably learn how to adapt the Rekluse settings to get good manual control back, but it was a headache with this loaner bike. Also the stiffer clutch springs needed for the Rekluse made manual clutch control very hard work, and my fingers were killing me at the end of each day. I fitted a Midwest clutch lever which helped a lot, but those heavy clutch springs are hard work for manual clutch control. An interesting point of course, is that eventually I will end up using a Rekluse auto clutch again. I'm currently using the super light Clake One Light clutch due to the early signs of arthritis in my fingers, and I know one day that even the Clake will not be good enough to protect my failing fingers. So I may even wind up with a Rekluse EXP auto clutch again eventually. MUSIC Title: Eminence - Lost in Time (feat Memia) iTunes Download Link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/universe-ep/id966584651 Listen on Spotify: https://play.spotify.com/album/6O3kEpanMeIvOWbvanU42G?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0Has2ky2JQ QUOTES I think the real advantage is for the older riders, the young guys can still flap the clutch coming out of a corner and really work a live clutch to its potential, I know I can't anymore and the Rekluses was perfect for me. - Kenny Hemmings If you use a lot of engine braking on fast downhill sections disengaging clutch is the last thing you want. This product didn't suit my riding style. - Jason in VIC If you are comfortable with your clutch, you won't win anything with the Rekluse... I used one a few years ago in mx but after a year I removed it, and put the stock clutch back in. I have way better control with a normal clutch, and won't buy another Rekluse (but it does what it promises). - jonas10001