How do you install a Rekluse Auto Clutch in a YZ250

[@joelhodge3113]

One the best clutch videos I have ever seen. Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks

[@krispewkrem3]

Solid video! One of the only I have found showing how to do this on a YZ259. I have a Rekluse and the difficult part is adjusting the cable, at least for me. My cable has a ton of slack and slop. But the clutch works fine. But if I take out the slack it will stall when putting it in gear. I’d like to go back to stock. The Rekluse simply lacks clutch control. I can’t lift the front wheel with it. Very laggy and unpredictable. It tends to accelerate smooth but smooth while slipping the clutch. Even when trying to pop it.

[@masterbuiltdesigns6734]

I'll buy yours if it fits 2019-2023 YZ250f

[@200xcBruce]

One thing you may have seen if into a Beta clutch, they put a spring steel ring around the basket, out at the end of the ears. To me that makes for a very strong basket design.

[@highlandcycles]

Yeah. Super strong. YZ clutches are notoriously week.

[@ptft4]

Good tip regarding holding with the plates in instead of using a tool 👍

[@highlandcycles]

Yeah. It works great

[@painsrides3616]

Never mind the O-ring Recluse should include a baby bottle, diapers and maybe a coupon code for a discount on a Whitaker chair lift system....

[@highlandcycles]

🤣😂

[@seamarsh3756]

Couple tips from my frustrations; Heavy wedges and light springs on this bike are mandatory with rekluse! Hated mine at first, but it’s dialed now.. if you hear back and dude wants snap back, go straight to heavy wedges and light springs.. also you want to set it so it creeps slightly in first gear at idle.. that and power spring mod perfect.

[@highlandcycles]

I agree with all that.

[@dualtrondreamteam6811]

Another great video!! Love how you fast forward the stuff we didnt need to see!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks. That’s my goal with all of my videos. I hate watching someone loosen or tighten a bolt.

[@AdamFridley-hj4cd]

Time 12:50 in the manual it is 3 marks past the one you have the black mark on u do not count the one you mark

[@02Clint]

My YZ Recluse cover was strait, think they need to send him a new one. Love the YZ X platform but by the time you get the auto clutch and upsized tank might as well get a ktm with e-start and larger tank.

[@highlandcycles]

That’s how I feel. This guy got burned with an early TPI bike and has a bad taste in his mouth from KTM

[@02Clint]

Also at this point he’s spent enough money he might as well get a Apex head on it, loved that head when I had my X. That would really finish up that build.

[@dualtrondreamteam6811]

@@02Clint how was the power delivery the a enduro insert in the apex cylinder head?

[@02Clint]

@@dualtrondreamteam6811 it gives it more low end grunt, I would say it’s like riding a 270cc not quite a 300 but really close. Best mode you can do for a 2 stroke is upgrading the head, way better than a pipe.

[@dualtrondreamteam6811]

@@02Clint thank you for the reply! Iv just fitted a panthera e-starter and a yz250 x power valve, but I'm super tempted on a aftermarket head possible the BUB with interchangeable inserts

[@jetdr]

Awesome install, I just need to save money to get one of these.

[@blessingslawn]

Clutch control is part of what makes riding dirtbikes fun for me. I don’t think I’d like one, but cool video anyway!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks. They have their place but I run a normal clutch personally

[@easternyellowjacket276]

You still have full clutch control with these. The beauty of it is the bike won't stall.

[@motoxjim929]

Awesome video!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Thanks.

[@jamesscobbie9486]

Hi great video. You mention some specific bikes in the into and mention 09 YZ250F. Not tp ask a stupid question but i will. The video install covers the 08 YZ250f as well?

[@highlandcycles]

Its pretty much the same

[@spoderacing3910]

Very informative. Thank you. Is there any fine tuning for free play gain at the lever like the radius x? If not how do you lock the clutch back in if you need to bump start your bike?

[@highlandcycles]

Great question. No, you can’t adjust at lever like the X model. You’d have to take the cover off unfortunately. But the up side is That it has a kick start

[@burstcasino]

Which model of Rekluse has the inner locked adjuster ring? I have a juice clutch on my used to be cable rmx450. The magura works great as is. Starts in gear and doesn't creep. Seems like the inner adjustment is a little more work but would be the ticket for my 450. I really don't wanna set the free play by shimming my slave. Thanks

[@highlandcycles]

Not sure for that bike but I think the Core

[@burstcasino]

I guess the point I'm trying to make is your not really adjusting the clutch cable barrel to achieve the proper free play. Or as you call it "installed gap". Your using the internal hub lock ring to get proper clutch adjustment. Since the yz doesn't have a external hydraulic slave adjuster your trying to get proper free play with the internal lock ring adjustment. Or am I just confused?

[@highlandcycles]

@@burstcasino You are right. I just don't know what model clutch is the one with that adjustment. We don't install a bunch on YZ's and I don't commit the models to memory but I think the Core is the right model. BY THE WAY that is the model name of one of the clutches.

[@tndarricknsgtc1714]

Is this thing is universal stuff or can i get the company to make to my bike model suzuki max 100😄😄😄😄

[@anthonygagliardo3817]

Im just getting back into riding.. bought a 13 rmz250 that has full auto rekluse clutch and I really don't like it.. I don't like having to blip throttle to get engine braking... How difficult is it to change to just feel like a normal clutch again?... I've never really worked on clutches.

[@highlandcycles]

Super easy.

[@anthonygagliardo3817]

@@highlandcycles is there a plate you can add or something?

[@brendon4901]

At 9:48 what tool did you use to set the lock washer there? Thanks for posting this!

[@highlandcycles]

A pair of knipex channel locks

[@brendon4901]

@@highlandcycles Thank you!

[@zxcvbnmnz]

How to turn a YZ250 into a giant PW80 :)

[@highlandcycles]

Bwahahaha

[@jingelsby]

Yup!! A gIANT SIZE BEGINNERS BIKE

[@codename7832]

Was clutch pull on this bike more stiffer after installing Rekluse CX? I have 2021 YZ250FX and after installing Rekluse CX my clutch lever feels much stiffer then it was before. Everything was installed correctly and Free Play Gain is setup perfectly. Just wondering why lever got so stiff.

[@highlandcycles]

The cable operated bikes have a stiffer feel with a Rekluse than the hydros. This one was stiffer

[@codename7832]

@@highlandcycles thank you. Magura Hydraulic Clutch then since i still use Clutch often

[@bikersoncall]

lol, I'm looking at a 450 that has a rekluse which I have zero use for, he doesn't have the oem set up. Dumb question, but what do I need beside the clutch plate kit, lever and cable, are there some other parts in 'there' that I need to know about?

[@highlandcycles]

On a YZ depending on the style of rekluse you might need an inner hub and pressure plate too.

[@bikersoncall]

@@highlandcycles Thanks man, yeah its actually a CRF450R , I'd guess I need pressure plate too, and inner hub, though this is going to be a project to figure what else is there and waht is missing, I'm no mechanic lol..

[@bikersoncall]

@@highlandcycles I may need to just pass on the bike, I'd hate to open it up and be unable to determine everything I need, as I say, I'm no mechanic, I've changed clutch plates but I could see getting this project so wrong ... lol

[@bunnyman6321]

Did you get it?

[@bikersoncall]

@@bunnyman6321 No, I passed on it.

[@LuisPerez-kd2ji]

HI Guys I have a rekluse radius cx on a yz 250 mount I burn the clutches. Can I mount the torque clutch(manual) kit with no changes, ? Are this kit compatible?

[@highlandcycles]

I think so. You just have to buy another set of plates and a different pressure plate I think

[@xrpsharingan828]

Hi question...can i use this for a gpx 250? Just wondering?

[@highlandcycles]

Don’t know

[@kurtpotter6994]

I have a question but not exactly for this bike or the rekluse. When the basket and hub are bolted in, will the basket have a little play to rock back and forth?

[@kurtpotter6994]

Very minimal play

[@barkeep25]

Better question.... how the hell you find a rekluse clutch for sale in 2021??!!!

[@highlandcycles]

Hahahaha. Good one. We are a dealer and got this one pretty fast. The KTM/Husq/GasGas ones are taking forever

[@robmccauley1073]

As a fellow YZ250X owner......... If you need a Rekluse clutch, maybe just sell the bike and buy a side x side. lol. Cutch control is the most important fundamental of riding. Just dont get it these auto clutch.

[@highlandcycles]

Hahaha, I agree but this gentleman is over 60 and still races and doesn't want to stall it in the middle of a gnarly race and have to kick it. He won't go to a KTM because he got burned on the last one he had.

[@codename7832]

Well buddy not everyone is in their 20's or 30's. Some of us are older where hand get stiff and some of us lets say had hand injuries/surgery and find it hard to work clutch all the time. Thats where Rekluse steps in.

[@hopelessredneck]

It’s also a good training tool for an adult that’s never been on a bike before.

[@easternyellowjacket276]

I find people that make this comment hilarious. Especially when they stall their bike with their superior clutch skills, then cheat and use their e-start button to fire it right back up again. Maybe those with e-start should just sell the bike and buy a side by side.