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    Hey everyone I wanted to post in regards to people's opinions on quick shifters. What does everyone think of quick shifters if i am not going to race my bike? Just looking for some feedback on this.

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    It's a racing tool. It's also a problematic one as they often malfunction.

    What would it do for you if you're not racing?

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    Yeah, its only purpose it has is to reduce shifting time by milliseconds. What's the point if you're not racing, eliminate using the clutch on upshifts?
    Just blip off the throttle

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    yea i donj't have any use for it (right now unless I decide to race) but I was reading up on them and just wanted to hear some opinions regarding ease of use and if it's worth anything. Thanks guys

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    I've tried them on a few bikes and didn't like it at all.

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    Had one on my race bike and loved it. Full-throttle clutchless upshifts. Mine worked flawlessly (power commander brand). Combined with undercut transmission dogs it was definitely worth it for racing. Not having to come off the throttle momentarily to shift was worth 20 feet or so on the start-finish straight. Also, mid-turn shifts (turn 7 or 4 at Loudon for example) are safer (less kick from the rear end).

    For the street? Useless.

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    asking about lowering and now quick shifter?
    next you'll be asking about BMC filters, 520 kits, and PCIII 's.



    by the way, I'm just joking around. I asked the same questions when I got my bike.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBConz View Post
    asking about lowering and now quick shifter?
    next you'll be asking about BMC filters, 520 kits, and PCIII 's.


    I'm thinking about buying a 520 kit and PCIII's...any opinions??? HAHAHA what the hell is a 520 kit??? I want one anyways, they sound COOL

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    super squid and i don't care

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    haha. 520 kits are a common power upgrade for gearing. 520 kits dont offer steel rear sprockets, so you'd get an aluminum one which is lighter. the 520 chain is thinner and lighter (right Degsy?) I believe. I almost bought one for my bike, but I want steel sprockets front and back.
    I hope you know what a PCIII is at least.

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    stock CBR 600RR's use a 530 chain I think. My GSX-R is a 525 chain stock. I have no clue what the numbers mean though & I'm too lazy to Ask Jeeves

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBConz View Post
    haha. 520 kits are a common power upgrade for gearing. 520 kits dont offer steel rear sprockets, so you'd get an aluminum one which is lighter. the 520 chain is thinner and lighter (right Degsy?) I believe. I almost bought one for my bike, but I want steel sprockets front and back.
    I hope you know what a PCIII is at least.
    yes I know what a PCIII is ha. Hey guys i'm just bored and messing around (this is what happens when you don't have to work until midnight!!!)

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    Degs, How many seasons did you run it? Mine always start missing shifts after a season or so. I agree that in roadracing applications, they are fantastic while functioning properly. I gave up on them though, because on the 125 if I missed one shift, I would lose one position on track.

    Once a got rid of it, I learned I could shift very nearly as quickly without it. The amount you actually have to back off to get a clutchless shift in is almost imperceptable. I think I saved more time by making clutchless downshifts than I ever did with the quickshifter... pros and cons I guess.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Degs, How many seasons did you run it? Mine always start missing shifts after a season or so. I agree that in roadracing applications, they are fantastic while functioning properly. I gave up on them though, because on the 125 if I missed one shift, I would lose one position on track.

    Once a got rid of it, I learned I could shift very nearly as quickly without it. The amount you actually have to back off to get a clutchless shift in is almost imperceptable. I think I saved more time by making clutchless downshifts than I ever did with the quickshifter... pros and cons I guess.
    This is helpful information for me because once I get comfortable on the bike I do want to hit up some trackdays and see how I like it. Who knows, racing could become a new hobby for me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DBConz View Post
    stock CBR 600RR's use a 530 chain I think. My GSX-R is a 525 chain stock. I have no clue what the numbers mean though & I'm too lazy to Ask Jeeves
    they're 525 stock.

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    Quote Originally Posted by wortown03 View Post
    I do want to hit up some trackdays and see how I like it. Who knows, racing could become a new hobby for me.

    careful.....you'll like it, then its like a heroin addiction (without the heroin of course )

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    Quote Originally Posted by RyanNicholson View Post
    careful.....you'll like it, then its like a heroin addiction (without the heroin of course )
    hahaha yes a new addiction would be nice!!

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    thanks hessogoodwithcbrknowledge

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    Quote Originally Posted by Paul_E_D View Post
    Degs, How many seasons did you run it? Mine always start missing shifts after a season or so. I agree that in roadracing applications, they are fantastic while functioning properly. I gave up on them though, because on the 125 if I missed one shift, I would lose one position on track.

    Once a got rid of it, I learned I could shift very nearly as quickly without it. The amount you actually have to back off to get a clutchless shift in is almost imperceptable. I think I saved more time by making clutchless downshifts than I ever did with the quickshifter... pros and cons I guess.
    2 seasons. I had the cutoff set at 64 ms.

    derek

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    I agree, and since the season's over....strip club?

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    Quote Originally Posted by l3uddha View Post
    i think your money can be spent on much more important things at this point. even if you are planning on doing trackdays or breaking into racing...
    DING!!!

    Buddha, how'd you get to be so smart?

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    haha you guys are ruthless!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by wortown03 View Post
    haha you guys are ruthless!!!
    You want ruthless?

    We may be ruthless but we are experienced. You come on here asking about steering dampers, quick shifters, Power commanders and 520 chains... for your first bike?!

    Dude?! These are things you DON'T NEED! (Especially for someone that doesn't have alot of money)

    You even embrace the "Squid" title.

    You need to be asking about MSF classes, Proper PPE, Who makes the best helmet, what kinda boots should I get? What trackdays do we reccomend, Would anyone like to show you the ropes/ roads in your area in the spring...

    I mean come on... I understand your enthusiasm for the sport and wanting the "cool gear" but if you so much as ask one more thing about Carbon/lightweight/go fast bits... So help me....

    **Rant off**




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