Tpoppa Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I'm considering adding a quick shifter to my VFR. Any downside? Do clutchless shifts cause the gears to wear faster? Anyone have any experience with this one: http://www.motorcycle.com/products/mo-tested-healtech-quick-shifter-easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2talltim Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Not sure about quick shifters but I only clutch to stop. 99% of the time I don't clutch to shift. Just the way Ive always ridden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 (edited) From my understanding they work as if you were doing a clutchless upshift or downshift. ECU either cuts the ignition or cuts fueling to the engine ever so briefly, to take the inertial forces off the drivetrain just long enough to bump into the next gear into place. Cant be that bad for it since our bikes can inherently do that from factory (if executed correctly). Wouldnt be the first time I'm wrong though. Edited February 29, 2016 by TimTheAzn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 Clutchless shifts have the potential to damage transmission gears. Theres also the greater likeyhood of missed shifts and resulting over rev. Comes down to technique, if youre the shit and never mis time your throttle chop and lever action, should be cool. Ive personally never had using the clutch slow me down that much, mine is adjusted to grab pretty far out on the lever and i just dump it after i change gears. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 My bike came with one. It's fun, but I don't generally ride like that unless I'm flat out from a dig hauling ass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I had an s1000 that had a factory "shift assist". The BMW quick shift worked at all throttle inputs. A lot of the aftermarket units are for WOT only. In all honesty though, for street riding a quick shifter is not only in-necessary, it's impractical and you'll find yourself rarely using it other than just messing around. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 I am guessing he is looking into this because of the medical issue he is fighting. Less hand input = less nerves telling him to fuck off. lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 That's a damn good guess for an untalented white boy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 6 minutes ago, Tonik said: That's a damn good guess for an untalented white boy. I do what I can with what my adoptive parents have taught me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted February 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 10 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: I am guessing he is looking into this because of the medical issue he is fighting. Less hand input = less nerves telling him to fuck off. lol. Winnar! Winnar! You win your choice of 3 snarky comments, or some unsolicited (but highly prized) cornering advice at a gas stop in SE Ohio. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted February 29, 2016 Report Share Posted February 29, 2016 1 minute ago, Tpoppa said: Winnar! Winnar! You win your choice of 3 snarky comments, or some unsolicited (but highly prized) cornering advice at a gas stop in SE Ohio. I will take cornering advice from you any day sir. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jch82 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 I have the Leo Vince FAST Shift setup on my CBR and it gets used on occasion. If it wasn't installed when I bought the bike, I don't think it would be on my list of things to buy for a bike that spends it's time on the street. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue03636 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 If you get one make sure you can set the delay times for the shifts. Being on the street you will probably have to lengthen the times so that it will work smooth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 The other thought is to to buy a BMW S1000R (R not RR) with a quick shift already installed 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTheAzn Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 9 minutes ago, Tpoppa said: The other thought is to to buy a BMW S1000R (R not RR) with a quick shift already installed You don't need to get any faster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tpoppa Posted March 1, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 10 minutes ago, TimTheAzn said: You don't need to get any faster. If I buy that beemer it would be purely for responsible, health reasons 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3.504 Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 the bmw's shift assist works well for those with health reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Z. Heimer Posted March 1, 2016 Report Share Posted March 1, 2016 (edited) http://www.pingelonline.com/prodcat/electric-speed-shifters.asp This is probably a better street alternative to a speed shifter but rather pricey. Edited March 1, 2016 by Al Z. Heimer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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