Why wont Rekluse make a EXP for the GG.

seamonster

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I know they make the core EXP at around 900.00 but whats up with not making the less expensive one. I called them and they said they dont make an EXP and they dont plan too. Is GG such a small market they dont see any $$$$.
 
I asked them the same question & the answer I was given was that they couldn't get the Core to perform properly on it's own in the GG- ie. it couldn't meet their engineering standards/objectives. What that means, I'm not sure......& the guy couldn't clarify.
 
I asked them the same question & the answer I was given was that they couldn't get the Core to perform properly on it's own in the GG- ie. it couldn't meet their engineering standards/objectives. What that means, I'm not sure......& the guy couldn't clarify.

Sadly I was told the same thing when I called.
 
posted in a previous thread-

My sheet says 00-11 for both part #s BUT DOES NOT show a Z-Start available now, just the Core EXP and the Core Manual

EDIT add info-, Being a new dealer (only 2 months) I called tech support and got some info-

The Z-Start is no longer available and they have no plans at this time to offer a Z-Start Pro, @ $629 for most apps, for the Gas Gas line even though the Z-
Start Pro is described as 'bulletproof'. He did not elaborate but I would assume it's the same thing we run into now with aftermarket- not a high enough bike count.

The Core manual @ $519 is as it says, a manual clutch, but very high quality components ( I didn't have time to itemize parts in the kit).

The Core EXP @ $899 is the high dollar one and is the only 'auto' clutch they have available for Gas Gas.

The EXP @ $399 is a lower money setup that sacrifices some of the stock clutch plates to allow for the plate to fit in the basket and in their testing they were not comfortable with the durability of the GG clutch setup when plates were subtracted, thus the 'no EXP available' problem we have with the Gas Gas line.

Probably the only hope to find a Z-Start for a Gas Gas is to watch the part outs or find someone that wants to upgrade to the Core EXP. Hope this helps
 
The EXP @ $399 is a lower money setup that sacrifices some of the stock clutch plates to allow for the plate to fit in the basket and in their testing they were not comfortable with the durability of the GG clutch setup when plates were subtracted, thus the 'no EXP available' problem we have with the Gas Gas line.


I call bullshit, if it's not reliable in a gasgas what makes it reliable in a honda or any other bike that shares the clutch components with honda
 
Guess you havent had to replace a clutch basket yet, theres some bad ones out there and they probally killed the one they had for testing in a short amount of time.
 
I've never had to replace a clutch basket, but have had an auto clutch in a bike before... I've had a Revloc DynaRing, which works under the same principles as the EXP... I don't see how it would cause any additional stresses on the basket...
 
The problem is with the inconsistencies of the stock components. GASGAS clutch baskets are really Husqvarna parts. You can see where the Husky name is removed from the basket. The clutch plates are the same as a KTM. So, you could use an EXP from a KTM 200 or whatever. You'll just find that the gap will be hard to get right, which is likely why Rekluse wants you to buy their whole set up. You might have to make a spacer for the lifter, or some other goofy thing...
It's not impossible, just more than most people want to do.

Good luck!
 
Some dealers are selling the core exp at a discount. I picked mine up for $700 total shipped to my door.
 
Are they a top secret?

Call and talk to Paul at County Cycle ATV up in Wisconson. He's a Rekluse distributor: http://www.countycycleatv.com/

You have to call him, his great Core EXP prices aren't advertised on his website.

Heck of a nice guy. Price was $772 to my door.

FWIW, Rekluse is backordered on virtually every unit. I was told at least a couple of weeks.
 
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The problem is with the inconsistencies of the stock components. GASGAS clutch baskets are really Husqvarna parts. You can see where the Husky name is removed from the basket. The clutch plates are the same as a KTM. So, you could use an EXP from a KTM 200 or whatever. You'll just find that the gap will be hard to get right, which is likely why Rekluse wants you to buy their whole set up. You might have to make a spacer for the lifter, or some other goofy thing...
It's not impossible, just more than most people want to do.

Good luck!

isn't that exactly how it works with all bikes?
 
isn't that exactly how it works with all bikes?

I don't think so. I had the same problem with a Dyna ring auto clutch. We tried for over a month of back and forth shipping of parts and we could just not get it to work to my liking on my 11' 250xc. He used an 11' 250xc as a test unit that worked perfect. The same parts in my bike wouldn't work. He said the tolerances on the jap and KTM bikes are much much more consistent and he rarely ever had a problem with them.
 
I don't think so. I had the same problem with a Dyna ring auto clutch. We tried for over a month of back and forth shipping of parts and we could just not get it to work to my liking on my 11' 250xc. He used an 11' 250xc as a test unit that worked perfect. The same parts in my bike wouldn't work. He said the tolerances on the jap and KTM bikes are much much more consistent and he rarely ever had a problem with them.

the dynaring and the regular core both use a washer to set, thumpertalk has a few threads on how to adjust them

my ktm dynaring has a hydraulic clutch adjuster reso cover, so I dont have to mess with the washer thickness
 
I don't think so. I had the same problem with a Dyna ring auto clutch. We tried for over a month of back and forth shipping of parts and we could just not get it to work to my liking on my 11' 250xc. He used an 11' 250xc as a test unit that worked perfect. The same parts in my bike wouldn't work. He said the tolerances on the jap and KTM bikes are much much more consistent and he rarely ever had a problem with them.

did the same thing on a dyna ring and could never get it to work correct in my 01 300 either..it would work fine as an auto, but could never get it to overide at all.. Alan tried everything, super nice guy, ended up giving me a refund.. wished it had worked.. he did say he had never seen a clutch like mine ( i sent the whole thing to him ). he said it was stamped "cagiva"
 
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