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Ryko SoftGloss Clutch kit

Etowah
Sorry for asking, Why you need to replace the clutch? What was the problem of the car wash? I'm wondering Due to, I think i'm having a problem with my cluth.
 
I have asked Ryko to design me a full core assembly without the clutch so far they are resisting because they say it save mirrors and antennas that's b.s because I have my soft-gloss setup so it does not disengage the clutches otherwise it tends to miss areas on the vehicle never had any damage since I changed it that way and when the clutch breaks OMG if it has rusted itself onto the shaft better clear your schedule for the rest of the evening to dismantle and replace the entire clutch and shaft many great "get-bys" will work but look at all the other in-bay mfg companies with tall rear arms even in tunnels a "clutch" option doesn't serve a purpose many customers have said in the past they thought the brushes we're broken when they stopped spinning because of the clutch feature. In a nutshell I hate clutches on my softgloss
 
I understand that Ryko will be bringing a new softgloss without clutches very soon. It will let them drop the price of the machine.
 
I heard the same thing as Soapy. We keep all of our clutches running properly and have never tied the two sections together. The foam brite retro kit to for a Voyager two does not have clutches.
 
DiamondWash said:
Has anybody installed just the clutch kit fot the rear arms? there is another wash owner who just bought one from Ryko and wants me to install it with no instructions so I asked Ryko and they said I have to sawzaw the shaft off above the lower section to get access to the bolts I think they just wanted me to bring the kit back and get the whole assembly for $2K.
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Ryko doesn't put clutches on new SGXS, and the retro kits do not use clutches, so straight shaft with hubs might be the way to go. I have a few sgxs with out the clutches and it works just fine
 
I was at the factory last week and yes all the new CleanTouch Maxx Systems are headed out without clutches, now I wonder how much a retrokit will cost once a clutch goes out.
 
A softgloss shaft kit includes: shaft, keystock and snap ring (the clutch is sold separately) it retails for $243.32. The original Voyager 2's came with the old style polypropylene brushes, the retro to install foambrite does not use a clutch. Its just a short shaft that connects to the brush tube and replaces the clutch. The new Softgloss Maxx does not have clutches.
 
I did notice the cut off the top row of foambrite on the new machines. I guess its so the brush material does not catch on the covers.
 
They need to make the top sections ALOT longer to contour to the high sides of vans and suv's or introduce a new rear arm swing design like Sonny's I5 Baywash.
 
You can get a short shaft that replaces the clutch from Ryko. That's what I did with my SoftGloss. Been going great for two years.
 
Clutch problems

DiamondWash said:
Has anybody installed just the clutch kit fot the rear arms? there is another wash owner who just bought one from Ryko and wants me to install it with no instructions so I asked Ryko and they said I have to sawzaw the shaft off above the lower section to get access to the bolts I think they just wanted me to bring the kit back and get the whole assembly for $2K.
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You don't have to remove the clutch, I dropped 2 bolts down between the others and it locked the 2 shafts together. So not to have any damage claims, I installed a mirror saver that cost about $65 to do both rear brushes. It makes the brush go around the mirror so it doesn’t impact it and break it off. If you need help on this, drop me an email. kevinb@astromatic.com
 
Well my Softgloss clutch went out and I ordered the Softgloss Maxx clutchless kit over at Ryko, it consists of a 1' 1/2 shaft weldment and the aluminum core I will be installing it tonight.
 
I had them about 4 computers ago, but not now. Send me a text, and I'll text you a picture of them. 724-321-1211
 
I did it last night. I just used 4 of those straps that you use to put on the new softgloss pieces. Knock on wood looks great today. We had had lines for days now. It's been fun!
 
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