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A couple of months ago we were visited at the NABD office by two chaps from a company called Rekluse Motorsports UK. They brought with them examples of a clutch replacement kit called a Z-Start, which converts a manual clutch to a fully auto 'twist & go' clutch. They had developed a range of these clutch replacements initially for a wide range of Enduro, Supermoto, Trails and Motocross bikes.
The possible advantages of an auto clutch for many disabled riders were immediately obvious to us and we began some discussions aimed at developing a range of auto clutch replacements for various types of common road bikes.
The latest news from Rekluse is that they have now developed a new auto clutch replacement kit called the Pro-Start which is currently available for Harley Davidson big V twins and the Sportster range.
The following descriptions are taken from the Rekluse web site:
The Pro-Start:
The Pro-Start Clutch turns your stock, manual clutch into a high-performance, semi-automatic, centrifugal clutch. The Rekluse Pro-Start Clutch is just like having a professional working the clutch for you during starts, stops and slow speed manoeuvring.
The Pro Start Clutch automatically disengages the clutch at idle, no need to find neutral or hold in the clutch lever while waiting at lights. Twist the throttle gently and the Pro-Start moves you forward smoother than you ever thought possible. Twist the throttle hard and the Pro-Start Clutch launches you forward harder than you ever imagined. When you return to a stop, the Pro-Start Clutch automatically disengages the clutch for you.
Shifting with the Pro-Start is just like your stock bike with the added benefit of a lighter clutch lever pull at lower engine speeds.
The Pro Start Clutch enhances your ride. With a stock clutch, working the clutch while cruising the strip soon becomes a chore. With the Pro-Start, you can forget about the clutch lever. New riders become instantly comfortable and more confident riding with the Pro-Start. Whether you're cruising the strip, riding the open road or commuting ... with the Pro-Start Clutch, you just focus on the ride.
The Z-Start:
The z-Start automatically disengages your clutch at engine idle speed. As throttle is applied, centrifugal force progressively yet positively engages the clutch. The z-Start provides perfect low-rpm clutch "feathering" every time. With the z-Start's Patent Pending External Adjuster, you can fine tune the z-Start Clutch to your riding style or riding conditions in just seconds.
The z-Start Clutch is the ultimate performance product for every rider.
The z-Start Clutch eliminates stalling and puts more power to the ground in the most demanding situations. Whether you're a new trail rider or a pro motocross competitor, you can benefit from the latest in race proven clutch technology. The z-Start Clutch is easy to install as it simply replaces your stock pressure plate with no special modifications.
The NABD have already made a grant to a member in Merseyside toward the cost of fitting a Z-Start kit and now that the Pro-Start kits are becoming available for road bikes we expect them to soon become a commonplace adaption for many disabled riders.
For further information about these and other Rekluse products see:www.rekluse.co.uk/catalog
Contact Rob on Tel: 0782 858 3434 or e-mail rob@rekluse.co.uk
Contact Pete on Tel; 0797 936 0955 or e-mail pete@rekluse.co.uk
Or fax 01204 435430 (24 hours).
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