How to operate a KTM 390 adventure quick shifter properly. (No clutch) 🤪🤯
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- Hey there! Today we're talking about electronic quick shifters and how they work. Quick shifters allow riders to shift gears quickly and smoothly without the need to use the clutch or throttle. Electronic quick shifters use sensors to detect gear shift movement and send a signal to the motorcycle's ECU to cut off the power to the engine momentarily. This allows the gears to be changed effortlessly and quickly, making gear changes smoother and faster.
Electronic quick shifters are commonly found on modern motorcycles as a standard feature, but can also be installed aftermarket. It's important to note that installation should only be done by a professional mechanic. 
How to upshift guide
1. While accelerating, use your left foot to shift gears as you normally would.
2. Keep the throttle open and do not use the clutch lever to disengage the engine power.
3. As you shift, the electronic quick shifter will momentarily cut off power to the engine, allowing you to seamlessly shift gears without using the clutch or closing the throttle.
4. Release the gear shift lever after the shift is complete.
5. Continue to accelerate and shift gears as needed.
Full disclaimer,
Remember to always follow the manufacturer's instructions for using an electronic quick shifter and to make sure it is properly installed and calibrated by a professional mechanic.
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Good, clear explanation. Thank you.
You got a good deal. I just bought a new 2023, did get US$1,600 off because it's time for the 2024s. But enabling the Quickshifter costs US$250, they did it for me for $200.
Congratulations on the new bike & Thanks for the feedback!
I have this same bike. The only quick shifting I do is constantly knocking it into neutral by accident while riding offroad 😂 anyone else have that issue?
Hahah nice!
Is it normal when shifting gears to feel stiffer compared to using with clutch?
As a new rider I'm trying to research when you would use the quickshift over the clutch or vice versa? It sounds like a great option for a learner as it means I can't really stuff up any gear changes, but I also wonder why you would ever bother using the clutch if you have a quickshifter?
I’m a somewhat experienced rider, open licence for 15 years or so and my last bike was an Aprilia RSV4 Factory (without quick shifter) just to give you an idea on my experience and how I found the KTM 390 QS. It’s been about two years since I’ve ridden full time before I rode my new KTM 390 Adv for the first time on NYE a few days ago for about 200km/125mi. I found that the quick shifter was better (smoother) than me using the clutch on upshifts but I was still often better on downshifts. It made more of a difference on the downshifts because I had a passenger and being smooth prevents their helmet from smacking into the back of the riders. 😌
On the upshifts I need to practice/relearn not to ease off the throttle because the QS does the equivalent while changing gears and if using QS it’s better to just let it do all the work.
Back to your question on using QS as a learner I think you would find it quite useful if you haven’t got much experience with a clutch, bike or car. You still need to use it when taking off and stopping but could shift using QS all the time while riding. One thing to keep in mind is if you ride another bike without QS you will have to remember and relearn to make sure you don’t just bang the gears from being used to the KTM QS. Sort of like I’m having to relearn not to use the clutch and adjust throttle from all the past bikes I’ve ridden.
That's great info. Thanks for taking the time! I've decided on the CB500x in no small part thanks to OC MC but also did a ton of research and think it's the right bike for me. Only thing is getting finances as I don't have a spare $10k (AUD) so fingers crossed :)@@fredcdn
No worries@@RJMStraya that is going to be a great bike for you. I think I've had all Honda's before the Aprilia and now of course the KTM390Adv. Keep an eye on run out deals, it could save you quite a bit and you'll probably need the extra for gear you don't even realise you need / want yet :). I purchased my KTM 390 Adventure for $7890 (AUD) ride away in the past month or so in QLD. It was a 2021 model hence the runout price but feature wise it has everything I wanted and glad that I have extra to spend on changing wheels etc.
Actually, not allowed to activate the quick shifter in the first 1000km because of that sensor in the gearbox.
It's actually the shift light feature that requires the 1000km mark. My bike has under 300km on it and have been using the QS but noticed in the settings I can't change the shift light setting.
Trying to search QS in tft menu. Not able to find it,is it activated after 1000 kms
Would you please answer this question? Can you still shift in the traditional way while the bike is enabled for quick shifting? I'm concerned that while I train myself to use the quickshifter, I might revert to using the clutch out of muscle memory. I don't want to mess up my bike's transmission or computer. Thanks, in advance!
Yes you can use the clutch with no problem
@@Jorge-ht9gg , Thank you.
Yes no problem to resort back to using the clutch. That won’t harm anything. What you don’t want too do is have your quick shifter disabled and then try to quick shift 😂
Ktm 1290s what RPM best for quick shifter
interesting. i thought you had to use clutch from 1-2 and from there you could use the quick shifter. but you're using it from 1-2 too.
Don't get your information off UA-cam
No you always use your clutch from 2nd gear and up. You have to use the clutch for 1st gear but once your rolling then 2-3-4-5-6 quick shift no problem
@@ExploreSide so N-1-2 clutch and 2-6 quick shifter works? same with downshifting?
@@donderstorm1845 yes, you just need to make sure that your quick shifter is enabled, like you need to be rolling in order to use it.
So use the clutch for first gear and once you’re rolling quick shift into second third and so on. Then for downshifting, you just roll off the throttle and hit the gear changed lever all the way down until you get to second gear typically is the sweet spot and then after that, use the clutch.
So let out your clutch in first gear when you’re ready to change to second gear use the quick shifter all the way up. When you’re ready to downshift roll off the throttle and downshift until you get to second gear or first, after that use the clutch obviously.
But hey, my disclaimer is read your operators manual to make sure that’s just how I learn to do it
@@donderstorm1845 but yeah, essentially you have the right idea it quick shifts more smoothly second gear and up so just stick with that. Once you get a few miles on it, it will become easier. Typically I only use it when I’m on the highway and I want to drop a couple gears to pass some cars or just having fun around town not having to clutch is nice. It’s not for everyone but I like it.
I just got mine this weekend! My wife has the same bike as well. So you have to pay to have the quick shifter turned on? Do you call your dealer to do that?
Should have had it done before you bought the bike
Yeah, it’s already installed, it’s literally just a shaft sensor that talks to the computer. But yeah, typically you get the dealer to activate it. I got mine activated right when I bought it because otherwise, you have to pay extra after the fact, whereas when you purchased the bike, get them to throw it in for free.
I paid for it and the dealer can't make it work...
That's a lot to think about and a lot of instincts to stop. Seems like it would actually end up being slower shifting unless you have the eye/hand/foot coordination of Eddie Van Halen
It’s all electronic now so it will rev match depending on things like are you up shifting or downshifting. Works really slick. Not having to clutch and rev match is nice
Still in breakout period?
You DO know what happens at about 600 miles, right?
;)
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No, tell me , I'm about to buy a KTM 390
@@allentig you have to do maintenance at your dealership. Just oil change and a Filter. Probably 200 bucks
@@gulaschgunther4629 nothing in the manual says you must have dealer do maintenance. That's a myth
@@allentig sure if you dont want any money when you sell your bike at any Point, you can do it on your own
You do not have to take it to the dealership for your 1st service and maintenance, that’s just a dealership fear tactic. It will not void Ktm warranty at least here in North America.
I don’t trust other people working on my bike
You talked throughout each gear change. 1>2 doesn't nor will 2>3 up and down. Shifts are supposedly going to work under full throttle, too. Save your money is a joke.
I think I had a stroke reading that
No @JohnNewton the Quickshifter literally transforms the bike, it is especially great when riding off road where you are continually up and down shifting back between 1st to 3rd gear. On road it is nice when you are in stop and go situations with similar constant up and down shifting. After riding with a Quickshifter enable bike, going back to a bike without it seems archaic.
Make your own video then. Doesn’t matter to me what you like or dislike just putting the information out there. Honestly I also thought the quick shifter was a gimmick. But after having it now I wouldn’t go back. It’s a fun option