Read Me First - Rekluse Core EXP 2.0 Owner's Manual

There are several crucial steps that must be understood and performed to ensure your Core EXP clutch
will function properly. Failure to properly install, break-in and maintain your clutch components will result in
premature wear or failure.
New Friction Disks Break-In Procedure
DO NOT put in a new set of friction disks and go racing or for a long ride without breaking them in
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o Soak new friction disks in oil
o Install new friction disks, set installed gap to 1 full turn
o Perform short break-in ride on new friction disks
o Reset installed gap to 1 full turn + 2 tick marks
o Verify free play gain
Break-in procedure is also required when installing new Core EXP clutch components
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If you race, break-in an extra friction disk set and keep it as a spare so you can swap in a fresh set
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of friction disks without performing break-in
Read the maintenance guide for more information
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Check for free play gain at the start of each ride
Understand how to properly check for free play gain
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o Do not ride if you cannot verify free play gain
o Clutch may seem to work fine but could be slipping excessively
If you cannot detect free play gain, reset the installed gap
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Tips for setting the installed gap
For cable actuated bikes, be sure the clutch lever has some free play when finding the "starting
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point"
Don't forget to loosen the set screws before adjusting the installed gap with the pressure plate
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adjuster
o re-tighten the set screws after adjustment
Adjust the installed gap with the engine cold or after it has cooled for a 15 minutes with the cover
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off
o If you must adjust the installed gap with the engine hot, set the installed gap to 1 full turn +
0 tick mark and reset the installed gap after the ride with the engine cold
Visit the Rekluse Core EXP Tech Web Site for More Information
Videos, tutorials and tips to help you get the most out of your Core EXP clutch: www.rekluse.com/core-
exp-tech.
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