For an audio demonstration of the quickshifter and not just me blabbing on about it check out the first few moments of this video: ua-cam.com/video/BDwupsE1R0Q/v-deo.html
A good honest review, thanks. The 1st to 2nd quickshift shouldn't really be an issue - I know of very few tracks where you need 1st gear on a stock 'box.
Definitely it’s clunky going past neutral to 2nd. However I’ve found short shifting first to second is very smooth vs revving out first is best for commuting. As far as the auto-blip downshifting at certain rpm, I can’t say I’ve had that problem. I use it only in high speed riding. Overall, I’d rave about this upgrade for everyone. It’s a fantastic mod.
Hi simon ..congratulations on the WOolich race tool .. this will be next on the to do list for my xsr900 .. “I noticed that u did some changes to your seat .. why is that ?” It might be beneficial for me also .. thanks 😊
Hi Isa thanks for the comment. You've got a good eye! I have indeed made some changes to the seat. Will be part of an upcoming video but I took an old seat and removed the foam and replaced with a much thinner padding. This is to allow you to sit more “inside“ the bike. It's a personal preference thing but for me I prefer inside the bike than on top of it as I feel more connected with it. It is however very uncomfortable and only for track riding so can't recommend it for every day riding. It's why I did it on an extra seat so I can change it back to stock if I want.
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah I realise I should have put a demonstration in there. It's hard to see it on video but at least the sound would be cool :D
It’s sound indeed for my part. Faster shifts? Maybe but I am not counting seconds in my style of riding. Pure fun factor. Imagine it’s releasing some endorphins together with that Akra 😍 I actually got the OEM QS on mine - just did not got the bike out on the road yet due to the weather. Have the same can on so I was curious to hear the combo 🔥
@@nakedtruthxsr9860 I'm heading to snetterton race track in a couple of weeks and I'll be sure to snag some video of me using it in anger on the track. Will share that as soon as I get it cut together :)
@@nakedtruthxsr9860 The bit at the front of this video is using the quickshifter and Akra if you're interested in the sound combo btw :) ua-cam.com/video/BDwupsE1R0Q/v-deo.html
I get the slightly clunky quick shift from first to second with the stock quick shifter on my mt09. I think it’s just the gearbox on these engines, not the smoothest
Thanks Joe it's good to know. I've found that I'd you're really firm with it and positive in the input it's better than if you just gently do it but I've not found a way to consistently do it without the jerk.
Hi Daniel! I bought an extra oem seat but then removed the cover and replaced all the foam with a gel yoga mat material and replaced the cover. It isn't terribly comfortable but it seats you down deeper in the bike and it's lower to the ground. I liked it for feeling more inside the bike when on track.
For an audio demonstration of the quickshifter and not just me blabbing on about it check out the first few moments of this video: ua-cam.com/video/BDwupsE1R0Q/v-deo.html
A good honest review, thanks. The 1st to 2nd quickshift shouldn't really be an issue - I know of very few tracks where you need 1st gear on a stock 'box.
Definitely it’s clunky going past neutral to 2nd. However I’ve found short shifting first to second is very smooth vs revving out first is best for commuting. As far as the auto-blip downshifting at certain rpm, I can’t say I’ve had that problem. I use it only in high speed riding. Overall, I’d rave about this upgrade for everyone. It’s a fantastic mod.
Yeah for high speed riding the blipper is amazing. Had it on track now a couple of times and it makes a world of difference in the braking zones.
You arent really supposed to use quickshifters from 1st to second
Nice review. I am interested more now. Can you tell me what engine protection you have there?
Hiya thanks for the comment. These were the givi engine bars 👍🏻
You should use vinyl/fabric spray paint to make that seat black. I just did mine and it works and looks amazing!
Great tip thanks N S!
Hi simon ..congratulations on the WOolich race tool .. this will be next on the to do list for my xsr900 .. “I noticed that u did some changes to your seat .. why is that ?” It might be beneficial for me also .. thanks 😊
Hi Isa thanks for the comment. You've got a good eye! I have indeed made some changes to the seat. Will be part of an upcoming video but I took an old seat and removed the foam and replaced with a much thinner padding. This is to allow you to sit more “inside“ the bike. It's a personal preference thing but for me I prefer inside the bike than on top of it as I feel more connected with it. It is however very uncomfortable and only for track riding so can't recommend it for every day riding. It's why I did it on an extra seat so I can change it back to stock if I want.
@@SimonTheSquid thank you sir for the clear answer .. all the best in your journey
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Nice vid. Where is that demo though ? 😉 would have been nice to finish up the vid. Thanks for sharing your experience 👍
Thanks for the feedback! Yeah I realise I should have put a demonstration in there. It's hard to see it on video but at least the sound would be cool :D
It’s sound indeed for my part. Faster shifts? Maybe but I am not counting seconds in my style of riding. Pure fun factor. Imagine it’s releasing some endorphins together with that Akra 😍
I actually got the OEM QS on mine - just did not got the bike out on the road yet due to the weather. Have the same can on so I was curious to hear the combo 🔥
@@nakedtruthxsr9860 I'm heading to snetterton race track in a couple of weeks and I'll be sure to snag some video of me using it in anger on the track. Will share that as soon as I get it cut together :)
@@nakedtruthxsr9860 The bit at the front of this video is using the quickshifter and Akra if you're interested in the sound combo btw :) ua-cam.com/video/BDwupsE1R0Q/v-deo.html
Where did you have this installed and cost please.
What bars are they?
I get the slightly clunky quick shift from first to second with the stock quick shifter on my mt09. I think it’s just the gearbox on these engines, not the smoothest
Thanks Joe it's good to know. I've found that I'd you're really firm with it and positive in the input it's better than if you just gently do it but I've not found a way to consistently do it without the jerk.
If you read the manual, they arent made for you to shift from 1st to second.
I am looking for that seat. Could you provid information of that. Thanks a lot. It's custom made for sure, isn't it.
Hi Daniel! I bought an extra oem seat but then removed the cover and replaced all the foam with a gel yoga mat material and replaced the cover. It isn't terribly comfortable but it seats you down deeper in the bike and it's lower to the ground. I liked it for feeling more inside the bike when on track.