I have been wondering how the recluse will hold up to the triple, havent found one for my raptor 700. I heard that was because they made so much torque it would self destruct..

 

Most Rekluse clutches are made for dirt bikes. There is a huge difference between a 250 lb, 450cc dirt bike and a 1,500 lb, 998cc SXS. Rekluse must have developed a much stronger unit to handle the additional workload. I'm guessing they've been working with Yamaha for quite a while to prepare for this.

 

I agree, can't shift, you cant use my Yami. Take my RZR

 

It's a must..... But WTH are people thinking letting other peeps drive their stuff. Old man told me one time ya don't loan out your lawnmower, your truck or your wife. If u do they may come back with a rod slung in them.

 

Really, I don't see any reason not to go with the Rekluse. Except that you have to shell out anther $900, plus installation.

 

Seems to me, if I were planning to let other, less experienced people drive my new YXZ on occasion, the Rekluse would be a really nice thing to have. If they came to a stop and forgot to push that ol' clutch peddle, the motor wouldn't stall out. I think it would come in handy for rock crawling or any other slow speed riding.

 

Exact reason i won't be getting a Rekluse, you no know how to shift, you no drivey!!!

 

 

I've always wondered why no one offered a manual trans sxs before...I think all sport ATV's are manual (except the Renegade, but it's a hybrid sport/utility type) and it's always kind of made sense to me. Figured the reason had to be the shifting part.

Don't know if that was a legitimate reason it's not been seen until now or not?

 

I think the manual shifter is going to be a big hit. I've got a sand rail with a cbr 1000 in it. It's the same shift pattern (minus reverse). I love it, way more fun to drive than my rzr. With the Rekluse clutch, it should be pretty much dummy proof. No stalls, easy take off, clutchless shifts, best of all worlds. Man I can't wait to try one out.

 

Sounds like this clutch should be a no brainer add from the start.

 

Power steering just about eliminates all fears of bump steer and getting your thumbs ripped off in a bad situation. We southern ******** ride with one hand on the wheel, sometimes drive with a knee, and a beer in the other.

 

Yeah I posted earlier that a PS unit might take away the concern all together. You southern boys have other concerns if your driving like that. Lol

 

How many rzr owners ride with one hand on the wheel and one hand on the shift knob like its a freakin manual. I see it all the time.

 

so true, then you hit a bump in low and it goes to neutral and the loud rev! makes me think of the days of watching my buddy at a stop light when I was the passenger slowly putting it in neutral at the light to listen to him rev to 6k rpm when it turns green...lol. good times

 

I like the idea of shifting but my only concern is taking my hand off the wheel. It may be easy to overcome but just a concern without driving. Maybe it's no big deal with PS.

 

Really not an issue. These are split second shifts.

 

I've mentioned the Rekluse clutch to everyone that I've talked to that has complained about the manual transmission and they look at me like I'm crazy. After telling them that it won't be necessary to use the foot clutch, they then say that having to move the shift lever to change gears is to difficult. Man, folks have gotten spoiled.

 

Interesting. I think the Rekluse clutch is going to be a big thing in the Yami.

 

There it is.
As soon as someone on her installs one and it gets good takes I'll do it.

 

Can you utilize this clutch to make downshifts easier ? I know with both dir and street bikes I can shift uo or down by just the feel of the motor.

But when racing both I definitely needed the clutch for down shifts.

 

yes. You clearly have the Technique down on the motor cycle. This box will be the same thing. Tim

 

Here is the OFFICIAL word on it.

"It does not "need" the clutch. It is just like a sport atv or motorcycle manual transmission. If you back of the throttle and unload the transmission it is possible to upshift. This is much more difficult to do when trying to downshift. If timed properly it is possible but not recommended. Just like a sport atv or motorcycle."

 

Sounds like what I said........

Even the down shift can be done simply by blipping the throttle and catching the gears before they back lash. If you are experiencing engine braking then it wont down shift.

On my sand car it has become second nature.

This trans will be loved by some and hated by others. Dog box is what most racers prefer for the quick shifts. You can still use the clutch if you want to. Tim

 

Dirt bikes don't need a clutch to shift because they are sequential dog boxes. Tim

 

This is not a dog box and needs the clutch for every shift.

 

All sequential trans are dog boxes. Tim