Tech Tips: KTM/Husky DDS Clutch Damper Wear

[@tommyt9519]

A little late to the party, but the Rekluse dampers are much, much better than stock. They come in a set with a new tab washer. TacoMoto has a good video on this subject.

[@HP-hm3pn]

If you run the bike/clutch hard the stock dampers won't last long (20 hrs. ish..). The 2022 Rekluse dampers will fit the 2023 KTM 450 SXF and is a great upgrade. Great video. Thanks.

[@gearheadE30]

I've been using the Rekluse dampers for a while now, they last a LOT longer than the stock ones. I think I've got a good 100 hours or so on the dampers in my 300 clutch, and the 450 has maybe 40 hours on them and it's still tight.

[@HP-hm3pn]

@@gearheadE30 That's awesome thanks!

[@crazybob1954mo]

OK.... Uh, So which is the lighter plate pressure?? and Which is the heavier plate position?? X or Y or Z ???? Thanks...

[@gearheadE30]

I don't remember which is which, but the retainer plate has 3 levels of steps on the back that correspond to those letters. The thinnest position is the highest effort/highest clamping preload, and the thickest is the lightest effort/clamp preload.

[@TheJoren1]

Did you use that inner hub again or did you replace it ? i got the same wear on my hub at the sides like yours on 3:18 and im not sure if i should replace it or re use it. Thanks!

[@gearheadE30]

I reused it after smoothing out the galling lightly, and ran it that way for at least 100 more hours until a valve failed and took the engine out. It's not ideal, but it didn't seem to hurt anything.

[@TheJoren1]

@@gearheadE30 alright thanks! Are you still riding that bike today ? Or did you not rebuild it after the dropped valve

[@gearheadE30]

@@TheJoren1 I bought another one, there was too much engine damage to be worth rebuilding the old one and it had 350 hours on it anyway.