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- The All-New Manual Performance Clutch for Harleys from Rekluse
Boise , Idaho based Rekluse , a member of the Race Winning Brands group of companies ( Wiseco , JEPiston etc .), has unveiled an all-new , high-performance manual clutch system for the V-twin market : APEX . Described as the result of Rekluse ’ s commitment to " filling a void in the V-twin clutch market with a product that offers riders elevated performance and durability with a lighter clutch lever pull ," Rekluse says that APEX is suitable for all kinds of Big Twin engines - " from stock to highperformance builds ." " With the increasing diversity in riding and racing styles for Harley models and the popularity of engine performance upgrades , the need for a versatile and high-performance clutch system has never been more prominent ." Rekluse says that having identified this challenge , the company set out to engineer a solution that would " cater to the evolving needs of V-twin riders ." A manual clutch system that " elevates the capabilities of traditional coil spring clutches to unprecedented levels ," APEX incorporates a host of proprietary technologies - including Fixed-Pin , TorqDrive and Core - " to reduce lever pull effort and enhance power delivery , rideability , longevity and torque capability ." Its patented , new Fixed-Pin hub design is designed to eliminate notching wear and enhance clutch modulation and control .
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Rekluse ' s established TorqDrive technology allows for up to eight additional friction discs , resulting in improved power transfer to the rear wheel . " With two sets of springs , offering three spring rate combinations to suit different engine torque outputs and rider preferences , APEX offers an optimized level of tunability ." Its Core components - the billet , hard-anodized pressure plate and Fixed-Pin hub - " maximize durability and improve oil flow throughout the clutch . " Rekluse ’ s clutch basket is also available with APEX as a kit , further enhancing the durability and modulation ." The APEX clutch system is now available for a wide range of Harley- Davidson models powered by Twin Cam and Milwaukee-Eight ( M-8 ) Big Twin engines , covering year models from 2007 to current . Available with or without complementary clutch basket upgrade . Basket sleeves that slide in between the basket tangs to protect them from notching are supplied for those choosing to keep their OEM basket .
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