Rekluse M-8 Clutch Basket and Manual Slave Cylinder
V-Twin market reaction to the new ' APEX ' manual clutch from Rekluse Motor Sports has been very positive . Featured in the May edition of AMD , and historically best known for founder Al Youngwerth ' s MX based clutch systems , the entry of the Boise , Idaho based specialist into the manual segment of the V-twin clutch sector has caught the attention of the market . The tech and production expertise developed for life in the hugely demanding off-road powertrain landscape made a move into a fully manual clutch for the equally severe duty of getting the ' Big Inch ' heavyweight cruiser power down to the pavement entirely logical .
smarter " to have less rotating mass , resulting in a better , smoother throttle response ." Compatible with OEM or Rekluse clutch components .
Launched in April this year , the Rekluse ' APEX ' is the Boise , Idaho manufacturer ' s first entry into the manual clutch market for stock M-8 and Big Bore engines . APEX kits are available with clutch baskets as well for the ultimate manual clutch kit under one part number . The deep offer that Rekluse has already developed for the V-twin market has given it a platform to build on . That platform includes this precision-machined Rekluse clutch basket for Harley-Davidson Milwaukee-Eight models . Manufactured from billet aluminum and hard anodized to " deliver enhanced clutch modulation , resistance to notching and extended clutch life , the
Also seen here , the Rekluse manual slave cylinder for 2017-2020 hydraulic M-8 models is a " true bolton upgrade that decreases lever pull effort and
' engineered smarter '
tightly controlled tolerances ensure smooth operation , less drag and reduced clutch noise . Innovative world-class engineering and durable , robust construction allows Rekluse clutch baskets to safeguard vital internal components against the rigors of the road and demands of even the largest V-twin displacements . " Increased basket durability eliminates breakage caused by engine power transfer and stress . Custom hardware unique to the Rekluse design - it does not require drilling of the OEM ring gear - helps this basket handle up to 200 + ft-lb of torque . " Designed to pair with the Rekluse TorqDrive friction technology for the highest level of performance , it is machined to provide a trued rotation , resulting in less clutch drag , making it easier to find neutral and delivering smoother shifting . It is ' engineered
36 AFTERMARKET MOTO DESIGN - JULY 2024 expands the friction zone . Reducing hand fatigue and improving control for smoother take-offs , the hard-anodized billet aluminum components deliver enhanced sealing and premium durability - a perfect complement to any clutch , TorqDrive , RadiusX and other aftermarket or OEM clutches ."
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