DriverDave

I added an OEM quick shifter to my 2014 after a few months with the stock shifter.

- does the quick shifter change the location of the gear shift on the bike?

Technically, no, but it isn't the same as the stock shifter...2 things are different. 1. the toe part is a different design and feels different on my toe. 2. The arm of the quick shifter is next to your foot, so you feel it against your boot. I don't like either of those things, but I've learned to live with it.

- does it change the way the transmission shifts with the clutch?

Not at all. It basically cuts power to the engine for a moment, when it senses pressure on the shifter, so if you're using the clutch, you don't notice it. It works best under full throttle for clutch-less upshifts.

- are you glad you bought it?

Even though I use it quite often, because I generally ride very hard and fast, I'm not entirely certain I could say I am "glad" that I bought it. I like the idea of a quick shifter, but wish it came from the factory and used the same mounting and design as the original.