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I was thinking about getting a Rekluse. I have an '04 GasGas EC200 and am new to racing. I am just wandering if there would be any benefit to having a Rekluse on a 200.
Thanks,
William
Thanks,
William
Rekluse on a GasGas EC200?
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Skidad
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Just ask Billy Burns who rode his GG 200 with a Rekluse auto clutch to the National 200 class enduro championship this year. He also used it here in the New England enduros and swears by them. Sadly he's gone orange for 09 with a super sweet deal he just could not pass up.
If you get one and don't like it I'm sure there will be someone who will be glad to buy it from you.
If you get one and don't like it I'm sure there will be someone who will be glad to buy it from you.
Berkyboy
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Out of all of the "auto clutches" I would defiantely put Rekluse at the top of the list.They do take some on going maintenance and need a little bit of adjustment from time to time but for most riders they are worth that trade off.
In my opinion they work the best with 250s and 300s as the motors have the torque to stay engaged which cuts down on clutch plate wear as the clutch has a tendancy to hook up quicker which cuts down on "auto slipping."
As far as the 200 goes final gearing plays a big roll in the success of the setup as the auto clutch still needs to pull the bike efficiently. Especially if you ride in technical terrain (hilly, rocky, slippery etc.)
If you are new to the bike spend some time playing with final drive gearing to get it right. Stock gearing from the factory should be 12/48 and I would recommend going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket to see how it works before setting up the auto clutch.
Just my opinion.
In my opinion they work the best with 250s and 300s as the motors have the torque to stay engaged which cuts down on clutch plate wear as the clutch has a tendancy to hook up quicker which cuts down on "auto slipping."
As far as the 200 goes final gearing plays a big roll in the success of the setup as the auto clutch still needs to pull the bike efficiently. Especially if you ride in technical terrain (hilly, rocky, slippery etc.)
If you are new to the bike spend some time playing with final drive gearing to get it right. Stock gearing from the factory should be 12/48 and I would recommend going to a 50 tooth rear sprocket to see how it works before setting up the auto clutch.
Just my opinion.
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Rekluse on a GasGas EC200
Is Billy Burns a bigger rider or do you know. I weigh 210 lbs and have had friends say that I need a bigger bike. It seems like it has plenty of power to me. I'm just trying to decide whether the auto clutch would be a good investment.
I have a friend that has an Rekluse on every bike he rides and he swears by them.
Thanks for the posts. I appreciate the info.
--William
Is Billy Burns a bigger rider or do you know. I weigh 210 lbs and have had friends say that I need a bigger bike. It seems like it has plenty of power to me. I'm just trying to decide whether the auto clutch would be a good investment.
I have a friend that has an Rekluse on every bike he rides and he swears by them.
Thanks for the posts. I appreciate the info.
--William
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BILLYBURNS
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Rekluse
Hi,
1st, See, I still look at the site. I have only had GG 200's and loved them. I rode the first 2 nationals without the Rekluse and then put it in for Rd #3 through #8. It made all the difference in the world and my overall finishes showed. The gearing that I used was 12/51 except at the ISDE and I paid the price. Steve is exactly right, you need to get the gearing figured out before you do the clutch. I also changed the rear sprocket for Rd#3 thru #8 to the 51. I am between 5'7" and 5'8" and weigh between 170 and 175. At 220 I would go to a 52 rear and see how it feels out of the corners. The GG 200's have so much top end (and most places you'll never use it all) that you can go to a 12/52 ratio or maybe 54. The races are won in the corners, get your corner speed up and you'll beat most of the guys in your class. Go-faster's got all of the parts for my bike and may have a new connection for performance 200 kits. Either way they can tell you what you can do to make that bike really sing. If they can't help for some reason, you can always PM me and I will help you with set-up. Don't give up on the 200 they are great bikes, I am very particular about my set-up and the bike worked great for me. I didn't leave GG because of the bike.
Good luck,
Billy
Hi,
1st, See, I still look at the site. I have only had GG 200's and loved them. I rode the first 2 nationals without the Rekluse and then put it in for Rd #3 through #8. It made all the difference in the world and my overall finishes showed. The gearing that I used was 12/51 except at the ISDE and I paid the price. Steve is exactly right, you need to get the gearing figured out before you do the clutch. I also changed the rear sprocket for Rd#3 thru #8 to the 51. I am between 5'7" and 5'8" and weigh between 170 and 175. At 220 I would go to a 52 rear and see how it feels out of the corners. The GG 200's have so much top end (and most places you'll never use it all) that you can go to a 12/52 ratio or maybe 54. The races are won in the corners, get your corner speed up and you'll beat most of the guys in your class. Go-faster's got all of the parts for my bike and may have a new connection for performance 200 kits. Either way they can tell you what you can do to make that bike really sing. If they can't help for some reason, you can always PM me and I will help you with set-up. Don't give up on the 200 they are great bikes, I am very particular about my set-up and the bike worked great for me. I didn't leave GG because of the bike.
Good luck,
Billy
motownmangler
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200 and auto clutch
Great info! I will be adding an auto clutch to my 200 when I get it. I had one on my 98 Ktm 200 and loved it, hope I love it on my new (used) gasser!
Thanks also for the gearing info, I never tried that on my ktm and now I wonder how that would have changed things...I am surprised that you would step all the way down to a 12, seems awful small.....what is considered a stock counter shaft?
thanks,
Kent
Great info! I will be adding an auto clutch to my 200 when I get it. I had one on my 98 Ktm 200 and loved it, hope I love it on my new (used) gasser!
Thanks also for the gearing info, I never tried that on my ktm and now I wonder how that would have changed things...I am surprised that you would step all the way down to a 12, seems awful small.....what is considered a stock counter shaft?
thanks,
Kent
vavido
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Removed my recluse on my EC200 saturday, and it made a great difference. The motor really comes alive and much better control with the clutch. Off course alot of brakestop in the beginning, but it´s just som much more fun to ride
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFP_u-e7rY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELFP_u-e7rY
