Member Contributer windyrun Posted March 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 8, 2016 Hmm... we call the bike an Interceptor. Is that an acronym for something :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted March 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 8, 2016 It's cos you yanks like naming things. Cbr hurricane, where as the rest of the world calls it a Cbr, same with the Vfr, ninja, etc. Makes you feel big and important. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer windyrun Posted March 8, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 8, 2016 Wow. First we like to use acronyms. Now we like naming things. Oh well. Moving on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinigami Posted March 9, 2016 Author Share Posted March 9, 2016 It's cos you yanks like naming things. Cbr hurricane, where as the rest of the world calls it a Cbr, same with the Vfr, ninja, etc. Makes you feel big and important. You're entitled to an opinion, but I think you might consider keeping it to yourself. The specific things I want to know are, has anyone encountered missed shifts when not engaging the quick shifter at WOT, or experienced any transmission issues in use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted March 9, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted March 9, 2016 Touchy indeed. It's a forum I don't think anyone else has taken it that seriously or personally bar yourself. It was all meant as a bit of fun whilst we were waiting for an answer from yourself following my question. If anyone else is personally offended please say so and I will apologise. "that for this application, long-term transmission wear and or damage can occur when the QS is not used at WOT. Was wondering if anyone has run into any issues." So what have you heard about this and from where? Some evidence would be nice to read. Your use oft he terminology WIde open throttle is incorrect as you are implying the quick shifter is only to be used at max throttle openings. I briefly explained how the system works in my post. I have had no issues and hopefully I won't as I usually don't use the clutch on up shifts except from 1 to 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGuide Posted March 9, 2016 Share Posted March 9, 2016 I use my QS both with throttle wilde open / high revs as with more moderate behaviour. I don't use it at very low rpm, let say below 4k. Never had any issues with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emil Posted March 23, 2016 Share Posted March 23, 2016 WOT.. Full throttle.. *twisting tongue*.. Why not use our nice term "Vollgas"? :>) But remember, that V is pronounced like an F. Anyway, I like the quickshifter, but it's a bit sensitive, so it's easy to enter Neutral by mistake when shifting from 1st to 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer NVR2L8 Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 Is it me, or is the toe part of the shifter too short? I had the dealer install it and I've only had the bike for a week, but I constantly find myself hunting for the shifter and have a hard time getting my toe under it when I do find it. I guess it's due to the footpegs being angled slightly backward, and the shifter being parallel to the bike. And not a bigfoot either...US size 9. Anyone else have this issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer GatorGreg Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 On 3/8/2016 at 0:08 PM, fink said: It's cos you yanks like naming things. Cbr hurricane, where as the rest of the world calls it a Cbr, same with the Vfr, ninja, etc. Makes you feel big and important. That's because we ARE big and important - in fact we're hugely big and yugely important :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted November 18, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted November 18, 2016 7 hours ago, NVR2L8 said: Is it me, or is the toe part of the shifter too short? I had the dealer install it and I've only had the bike for a week, but I constantly find myself hunting for the shifter and have a hard time getting my toe under it when I do find it. I guess it's due to the footpegs being angled slightly backward, and the shifter being parallel to the bike. And not a bigfoot either...US size 9. Anyone else have this issue? Think may just need to get used to it. Had same prob when first installed no problem after a few hours in saddle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epyon007 Posted November 18, 2016 Share Posted November 18, 2016 Concerns about longevity are potentially valid. I have heard that some bikes don't like quick shifters, two come to mind 848's and RC51's. Now with that said they are bikes that never had them in the first place. I've heard (as in I don't have first hand experience, I don't want to go through that again) as RC's get older and higher mileage they are less and less happy about the quickshifter. I would love to have one on my track bike as the RC needs all the help it can get running against new lighter/faster machines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audible Posted February 15, 2017 Share Posted February 15, 2017 On 11/18/2016 at 11:07 AM, NVR2L8 said: Is it me, or is the toe part of the shifter too short? I had the dealer install it and I've only had the bike for a week, but I constantly find myself hunting for the shifter and have a hard time getting my toe under it when I do find it. I guess it's due to the footpegs being angled slightly backward, and the shifter being parallel to the bike. And not a bigfoot either...US size 9. Anyone else have this issue? I likely have the smallest feet on this forum, Size 6.5 aus which is a 39.5 euro. I usually wear a 40-41 with thick socks. I haven't had any issues using the standard or quick shifter from day one. Maybe your foot is too far back on the peg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 16, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 16, 2017 This just reminded me to pick up my gearshift from the other workshop and bring it home. Then I will take pics side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ManxVFR Posted February 17, 2017 Share Posted February 17, 2017 I had the quick shifter included with the sports pack - my first experience using a quick shifter, felt odd to me at first but got used to it and never had any issues, although I've only done approx 800 miles on it !Question: am I correct that it can only be used going from 2nd to 3rd and upwards ? Sure I read that somewhere before I got it so never tried 1st to 2nd !? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted February 18, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2017 On March 9, 2016 at 0:42 PM, fink said: Touchy indeed. It's a forum I don't think anyone else has taken it that seriously or personally bar yourself. It was all meant as a bit of fun whilst we were waiting for an answer from yourself following my question. If anyone else is personally offended please say so and I will apologise. "that for this application, long-term transmission wear and or damage can occur when the QS is not used at WOT. Was wondering if anyone has run into any issues." So what have you heard about this and from where? Some evidence would be nice to read. Your use oft he terminology WIde open throttle is incorrect as you are implying the quick shifter is only to be used at max throttle openings. I briefly explained how the system works in my post. I have had no issues and hopefully I won't as I usually don't use the clutch on up shifts except from 1 to 2 You seem to feel the need to use, "you're touchy", "you're thin skinned", "nobody else took it personally" lines fairly often here and on another forum. Perhaps you should examine your posts and you might objectively (if you are able to be that way) conclude the "thin skin" isn't with the other people. As far as The United States of America being big and important, it is, and that comment concerning The United States of America first came from you for some reason. Problem with The United States of America? Maybe the fundamental problem is......you. Concerning Quickshifters, something for everyone. Personally, I enjoy shifting manually. On a "super bike" I can see a need. Over and out, I hope. Everyone have a nice day. Tomorrow will have a high of 70° and sunny so I'll be out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Nelix Posted February 18, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2017 I don't think anyone would ever deny the US is big, it is. What I tend to find is that inhabitants of older countries don't take it to heart too much when others rib our countries, Scots are mean, Irish are dumb, Welsh have a penchant for sheep penetration (normally, but not always without the consent of the sheep) etc, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Bent Posted February 18, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 18, 2017 3 hours ago, Nelix said: I don't think anyone would ever deny the US is big, it is. What I tend to find is that inhabitants of older countries don't take it to heart too much when others rib our countries, Scots are mean, Irish are dumb, Welsh have a penchant for sheep penetration (normally, but not always without the consent of the sheep) etc, etc. LOL.....poor sheep! Where's the sheep dog during all this? I've spent enough time overseas, a lot actually, to know how Americans are viewed. I can certainly take that stereotype. We earned it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted February 19, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2017 I've never quite understood how quick shifters work. Is it with compressed air? If so, where are you guys mounting the compressor & air tank? I'm thinking it will help me out while drag racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 19, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2017 18 hours ago, Bent said: You seem to feel the need to use, "you're touchy", "you're thin skinned", "nobody else took it personally" lines fairly often here and on another forum. Perhaps you should examine your posts and you might objectively (if you are able to be that way) conclude the "thin skin" isn't with the other people. As far as The United States of America being big and important, it is, and that comment concerning The United States of America first came from you for some reason. Problem with The United States of America? Maybe the fundamental problem is......you. Concerning Quickshifters, something for everyone. Personally, I enjoy shifting manually. On a "super bike" I can see a need. Over and out, I hope. Everyone have a nice day. Tomorrow will have a high of 70° and sunny so I'll be out. Wow another few weeks and that would have been a year ago that was posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 19, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 hour ago, MysteryRider246 said: I've never quite understood how quick shifters work. Is it with compressed air? If so, where are you guys mounting the compressor & air tank? I'm thinking it will help me out while drag racing. Basically they momentarily cut "power"to the drive at the Ecu so the pressure is eased on the gearbox allowing you to change gear without using the clutch whilst stilll having the throttle open. or another way, electronically closing the throttle to allow you to do a clutchless upshift but far quicker off throttle time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer CHUCK2 Posted February 19, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2017 I get it now. I was thinking that it shifted for you similar to how an air shifter works at the touch of a button. They seem rather expensive for something that only cuts the ignition momentarily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlosfandango Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 Having lived with the quick shifter for a year now, then I am happy to comment. I don't usually use it for first to second, nor when just ambling around, works best when accelerating, otherwise you can use the gear change and clutch as normal. Worked well when chasing bigger bikes on a run out! I tried a BMW R1200RS Sport SE, now that quick shift worked much better, slicker and you could use in on downshifts, it blipped the throttle (nice!) So the Honda one is OK, but limited and not really worth the investment, its a 'nice to have' but like a lot of things with the bike (traction control?) it seems a bit of an after thought and not fully integrated. BTW, having ridden the BMW, I thought the Honda to be far more involving, so I didn't trade up. i just need a an extra 20bhp and some decent electronics, C'mon Honda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 19, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 19, 2017 A few folk I know who have tested the BMW said the same thing about the shifter and general better all round package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaskan Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 2 hours ago, fink said: A few folk I know who have tested the BMW said the same thing about the shifter and general better all round package I really like my R1200RS. The clutchless shifter is very smooth, but not great between 1st and 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer fink Posted February 28, 2017 Member Contributer Share Posted February 28, 2017 On 18/11/2016 at 3:07 AM, NVR2L8 said: Is it me, or is the toe part of the shifter too short? I had the dealer install it and I've only had the bike for a week, but I constantly find myself hunting for the shifter and have a hard time getting my toe under it when I do find it. I guess it's due to the footpegs being angled slightly backward, and the shifter being parallel to the bike. And not a bigfoot either...US size 9. Anyone else have this issue? Measured them up today. The quick shifter lever is actually longer than the std lever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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