Motorcycle Quick Shifter Explained!

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  • Опубліковано 10 лют 2025

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  • @BlockheadMoto
    @BlockheadMoto  3 роки тому +62

    What do y'all think of motorcycle quick shifters? I'm a fan!

    • @spskinner1
      @spskinner1 3 роки тому

      I like the quick shifter! I will eventually add it to the bike, but it was an add on which was slightly annoying.

    • @jasonsanderson9385
      @jasonsanderson9385 3 роки тому +1

      Definitely cool!! Great Mod, Dyno jet PCV I noticed you can add on. QUESTION could you get quick shifter on your 131? Or is it only for sport bikes? RIDE SAFE

    • @oldhead_
      @oldhead_ 3 роки тому

      Your how to videos are helpful..Looks like you’re enjoying that mt 10! My mind is made up on that vs the 09 already..I’m too big for the 09..you decide which one to grab yet Block?

    • @SocalMotoMo
      @SocalMotoMo 3 роки тому +2

      2021 MT09 comes with a "Quick Shift System". Up & down. I'm excited to have this feature. The 2021 have finally arrived here in So. California

    • @mariocandela2133
      @mariocandela2133 3 роки тому

      Be great when they have one for the Pan American.

  • @Cool-as-ice
    @Cool-as-ice 2 роки тому +24

    I had no idea what quick shifting was. Your video was super clear about it, no time wasting. Thanks brother.

  • @AceGoodheart
    @AceGoodheart 8 місяців тому +11

    I'm so frustrated with the MT-09 group on Facebook. Twice I asked why my bike isn't quick shifting. I've never used quick shift before. Some used 🤣 emojis others told me I had to turn it on in the settings. NOBODY told me I still have to shift the gears with my foot. I was thinking the bike did that automatic as well. Thank you for this video. Now I can FINALLY try out my quick shift.

    • @TheFlamingCookie
      @TheFlamingCookie 6 місяців тому

      Bruh

    • @AceGoodheart
      @AceGoodheart 6 місяців тому +1

      @@TheFlamingCookie I used quick shift for a few rides but I much prefer using the clutch. More fun.

    • @AceGoodheart
      @AceGoodheart 5 місяців тому

      @patrickgoldenbridge1891 No, at the time I thought quickshift would be like an automatic. I had it turned on but when I would ride it it did not switch gears. Finally I found a UA-cam that explained how quickshift works. You don't use the clutch but you still have to shift the gears. Me being completely new to motorcycles I had no clue. Needless to say, after using it a few times I still prefer shifting with the clutch. It just feels right and it's more enjoyable.

  • @duder280z
    @duder280z 3 роки тому +28

    Said it before, I'll say it again. That bike sounds freakin fantastic!

  • @boystoyz8922
    @boystoyz8922 3 роки тому +24

    Quick shifters were designed for racing, to allow you to shift without having to lay off the throttle for a quick second. A great addition along with the electrons on the bikes of today. I once had a 5 speed chevy blazer and the clutch went out on it. I rigged the clutch switch so I could crank it up without having the clutch pressed in. I drove that blazer for 5 months with no clutch using speed shifting. The old days way of quick shifting.

    • @jessecole8370
      @jessecole8370 2 роки тому

      What happened after the 5 months? Does it work the engine harder?

    • @mellow8309
      @mellow8309 Рік тому

      How did you start moving in first lol

    • @boystoyz8922
      @boystoyz8922 Рік тому

      @jessecole8370 No I finly got it fixed and sold it. K5 blazer, purplish n blue

  • @peter10245
    @peter10245 3 роки тому +25

    Somebody also doing the Engine Sounds with his Mouth while watching ? I did. It was good Fun. Life is good :-).

  • @AndrewB416
    @AndrewB416 3 роки тому +9

    Quick shifting is pretty awesome. I've gone one on the MT-09 and it makes a huge difference getting up to speed on the highway. There's no way I could shift that fast with my hands!

  • @WhatsReal401
    @WhatsReal401 3 роки тому +12

    Appreciate it for showing us exactly how it’s used

  • @crawlercrew874
    @crawlercrew874 3 роки тому +18

    Omg! That bike sounds soooooo damn good.

  • @THEmomentumJUNK1E
    @THEmomentumJUNK1E Рік тому +1

    Great video! Might i say, Blockhead, that your skill in downshifting with the clutch is absolutely sublime. Youre some kind of engineer? One of the small minority of people that understands. Few people know this. In order for a manual gearbox to move the engagement collars past the dog tooth rise plane, the relative torque direction between the gearwheel pair needs to cross over. Up or down change can still be effected without crossing over, thanks to the Synchro-brakes. When that is done you will have a "thunk" on the gear change. People who fully understand how manual gearbox mechanism works will avoid the thunk by manually crossing over the torque direction and pushing the lever inside the cross-over. So thats when on your down shifts you pull the clutch and the revs drop a bit, then you blip them up, crossing over where the rpm would have been in the departing gear, also rever ready, as the blip crosses over the departing gear rpm you slot the lever into the lower gear.

  • @demisx
    @demisx 2 роки тому +4

    On my 2023 Ducati Panigale V4S it’s called Quick Shifter Up/Down. Works very smoothly both ways.

  • @pizzapartymike6427
    @pizzapartymike6427 3 роки тому +3

    Long time subscriber, been watching since your 883 days. Just sold my 883 yesterday and am picking up a 2021 Ducati Monster with the quick shifter, this just randomly showed up as suggested! Blockhead FTW!

  • @WFO.Ian.30
    @WFO.Ian.30 2 роки тому +1

    Damn bro. Was riding my new to me k6 gsxr for the first time today. (Came from a v twin Honda). Was shifting with the clutch my first pull. Brought the wheel up when I grabbed 2nd. Figured out I could quick shift it, but was letting off throttle. Quickly discovered it’s less jerky at high rpm so continued shifting with clutch in the lower rpm’s. But I didn’t know you could stay on the throttle. Will have to try it tomorrow.

  • @Ed_Campa
    @Ed_Campa 3 роки тому

    It's lots of fun! I saw a Brazilian pilot with a CBR1000RR turbo explaining its build-out and than using quick shifter. Man, that bike is scary by far.... really nice toy

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 роки тому +1

    Both my bikes have quick shifters. Love it. Keep the throttle wide open

  • @chrismoody1342
    @chrismoody1342 3 роки тому +3

    Love the sound of that Yami. I clutchless shift a lot on my ZX6R. Most people trying clutchless shifting back off the throttle too much. It’s a barely perceptible flick off the throttle when you got the technique down. I will say it’s not as fast as an electronic quick shifter though.

    • @zoomorphic3317
      @zoomorphic3317 2 роки тому +1

      ZX6R has a quick shifter bud

    • @isosta2373
      @isosta2373 2 роки тому

      ZX6R has a quick shifter though?

    • @chrismoody1342
      @chrismoody1342 Рік тому

      You two don’t know much do you. You should refrain from commenting when you know nothing.

  • @AdaMoto83
    @AdaMoto83 3 роки тому +1

    That MT10 sounds fricking awesome. Effortless shifting sounds good to me! 👌🏾

  • @movingforward6099
    @movingforward6099 3 роки тому +2

    Nice video ,never had a quick shifter. Wish my 2015 concours 14 had it and auto blip and cruise. thanks for the info, next bike for sure. Cheers!

  • @robinvincentagustin2647
    @robinvincentagustin2647 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for explaining it sir. It really helps me to understand what quick shifter is. By the way. I'm from Philippines and planning to buy r15 v4. Just sharing😅✌️

  • @ttrguy9952
    @ttrguy9952 3 роки тому

    My Triumph Tiger 1200 XCX has the quick shifter. Mine is up and down and smooth as silk at any and all speeds! Great video!
    🙌👍👌🤞✌😁

  • @paulchristey
    @paulchristey 3 роки тому

    Hey Hey, do you have Launch Control with that quick shifter kit? if so, can you please demo :) cheers for the awesome vids

    • @ericbasina6438
      @ericbasina6438 3 роки тому

      Not a kit. MT10 comes standard with quick shifter. No launch control tho

  • @ziyadhashem797
    @ziyadhashem797 3 роки тому +2

    nice video and nice explanation as usual, thank you and hello from Iraq

  • @thomastuorto9929
    @thomastuorto9929 3 роки тому

    I've done clutchless on a couple of my HD'S in the past when getting on them. Also for emergency braking/stopping.

  • @millinutz
    @millinutz 3 роки тому +2

    Keep motorcycles to what they are. Mechanical maschines and don't make electrical computers out of them.
    A study once showed that about 80% of roadside breakdowns are of an electrical nature.
    That's why I ride only the oldies, I can do my own mech. roadside breakdown without having to hookup a Laptop.

  • @lovepeace3015
    @lovepeace3015 2 роки тому +42

    Quickshifter seems like it's taking out half the fun of riding motorbike. Love the clutch and throttle combos

    • @gixxerbrah4100
      @gixxerbrah4100 2 роки тому +16

      it’s not like you can’t still do that

    • @elcemuziq
      @elcemuziq Рік тому +2

      Might as well get a scooter..

    • @ulysse892
      @ulysse892 Рік тому +6

      "seems like" ? I bet you have not tried it yet :)

    • @SlySourApple
      @SlySourApple Рік тому +1

      @@elcemuziq Nooo definitely not

    • @willclayborn1220
      @willclayborn1220 Рік тому

      It’s quite the opposite

  • @jsowers21
    @jsowers21 3 роки тому

    Had it on my BMW R1250 GSA - didn’t use it all the time, but it’s pretty damn awesome.

  • @saml5658
    @saml5658 6 місяців тому

    Great video have to test ride my cousins new bike thanks for the info.

  • @phoso29
    @phoso29 3 роки тому

    Love my quick shifter on my beemer...and auto blips when down shifting.

  • @AP-wu1rv
    @AP-wu1rv 3 роки тому +1

    So are you still going up in gear yourself with your foot right just without the clutch ?

  • @Faction89
    @Faction89 Рік тому

    Your bike sounds amazing.

  • @ryde9042
    @ryde9042 2 роки тому

    New to the channel, Florida? Just realized tonite the dealership ordered my R7 with the quick shifter. Stoked but no idea how to use until now so thanks!

  • @Flopo101
    @Flopo101 2 роки тому

    Woowww….your bike sounds like an 8 cylinder car.!!! 😮…..sounds awesome.

  • @rhl2macwan
    @rhl2macwan Рік тому

    I’ve seen 3 videos and you explain it better

  • @jakebasa1517
    @jakebasa1517 3 роки тому

    No one:
    Absolutely no one:
    Blockhead: so many peacocks 🤯 🤣😂

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 роки тому

    Several companies make quicksHifters for Harley. No more missed shifts and the fastest shift possible for best racing. You need to add one on your 131.

  • @kretton
    @kretton 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the video. At first I was afraid of damaging a gearbox and did not use it. But it seems safe when you use it properly. So this "boom" sound is a normal thing and does not mean an incorrect gear change?

  • @zegrimreaper5452
    @zegrimreaper5452 3 роки тому +1

    another amazing video Blockie!!

  • @johnnysprocketz
    @johnnysprocketz 2 роки тому +1

    After I installed a quick shifter on my cbr1000, I was winning so many street races I quit my day job.

  • @damiongibson7107
    @damiongibson7107 Рік тому

    My only question is do you use the clutch to downshift like you normally would without the quickshifter?

  • @TRZZY-qf9jc
    @TRZZY-qf9jc 10 місяців тому

    So do you only use the clutch for downshifting when having a quick shifter?

  • @lacrowa21
    @lacrowa21 2 роки тому

    Hello , I got my 1st motorcycle with that
    Quick shifter. Plase advise, if I slow down and going neutral, and a accidentally skip neutral to 2nd gear, since my shift pattern is 1 down 5 up, Am I going to overshoot or have sudden acceleration, as there is no clutching to managing it?

  • @jonS-42
    @jonS-42 3 роки тому +1

    That mt10 sounds amazing

  • @devnullbit
    @devnullbit Рік тому

    Have MT-09 SP do I need to enable or turn on ? Or is it just ready to be quick shift? Definitely a change in muscle memory..

  • @huskytheclown8239
    @huskytheclown8239 3 роки тому

    My cousin is trying to talk me into getting a Honda rebel with a dct for my first bike are they good

  • @jonathanhernandez6412
    @jonathanhernandez6412 3 роки тому +3

    Can you put a quick shifter on a cruiser?

  • @ecrusch
    @ecrusch 3 роки тому

    That's kind of like an early model DCT.
    My new Honda shifts automatically like a champ, or, I can use the paddle shifters. It's awesome.
    You have to ride & Review one Block.
    That bike really "Get's It" though.

  • @soorajsaikumar
    @soorajsaikumar 3 роки тому

    I can see why many deviate towards a naked sports bike
    1) price point makes sense
    2) tech
    3) fun factor

  • @rocketman3776
    @rocketman3776 2 роки тому +1

    Can you put mid sets on a MT-10?

  • @highplainnsdrifter3050
    @highplainnsdrifter3050 3 роки тому

    Thanks, once again Blockhead.

  • @kevinclaes4143
    @kevinclaes4143 Рік тому

    What would happen if you stand still on first gear with quickshifter and you just give gas without holding ur clutch would it stil shut ur bike down? Or would you be able to just keep riding?

  • @dionrau5580
    @dionrau5580 3 роки тому

    Quick shifters are fine, but what's up with the pull start handle sticking out of the side of the motor? special starter motor delete option?

  • @blakegaumer6188
    @blakegaumer6188 3 роки тому

    Is it possible to install something like this on a newer sportster? I would love to see a video on how you would install it and using it!!!

  • @mackyhowy8581
    @mackyhowy8581 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the info. Stupid question, is it possible to clutch shift if the bikes comes with a quick shifter? I'm looking at Ninja 1000sx and not sure I'll be interested in using the QS.. Thanks

  • @JS-fb6ww
    @JS-fb6ww 2 роки тому

    So are you doing anything with your left hand or your left foot? I'm getting my first Ducati Super Sport and I have no idea how shifting works or quick shifting works and I have nobody to teach me and nowhere to learn before I get the bike

  • @JamesAyton
    @JamesAyton 2 роки тому

    That bike must be a dream to ride

  • @paulypoo66
    @paulypoo66 3 роки тому

    Been doing this all my riding life/without a quick-shifter... just bought a 04 Road Star and it slips in as easy as my Gix 750, and every bike I've ever owned.
    ...as fast, no.
    but faster than the other guy.

  • @starfleetLEGEND
    @starfleetLEGEND 2 роки тому

    When you downshift, can you just hold the clutch in, let off the throttle and shift from 6-1? Do you have to rev match each downshift?

  • @minpinracing8462
    @minpinracing8462 2 роки тому

    This is amazing technology

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 роки тому +1

    Do Harley’s offer quickshifter aftermarket kits

    • @jayewe8399
      @jayewe8399 3 роки тому

      I'm wondering this as well

  • @youmustbethistall5861
    @youmustbethistall5861 3 роки тому +4

    I've noticed that the closer you get to Mexico, your gauge readouts become blurry. And in the background of my mind, I hear "Epa! Epa! Andale!"

  • @Messiahwalter
    @Messiahwalter 2 роки тому

    Thanks Man, good, clean video ...

  • @rhl2macwan
    @rhl2macwan Рік тому

    I hope I see a video from you about that Honda DTS I believe that’s what’s it called… I think

  • @AraiAllastair
    @AraiAllastair 2 роки тому

    I'm a new rider and I had no idea this was a thing. I was watching imKay and I was so confused how he was shifting gears

  • @richboss302
    @richboss302 3 роки тому

    Since you’re also versed with the Low Rider S with a 131...... is there a quick shifter available for our Low Rider S Harleys? I have a 131 in mine also! 😎

  • @phoso29
    @phoso29 3 роки тому +3

    Damn...love that sound! Grrrrr-Grrrrr

  • @frankp.9655
    @frankp.9655 3 роки тому

    Hi, I was Wondering would this Item be Available to be Put on Most Bikes....Is this Something that I can do myself to my Bike... I Have a 1999 Honda VFR800FI INTERCEPTOR...

  • @gamzaify
    @gamzaify 2 роки тому

    Is it only for upshifts? Does it also work when downshifting?

  • @cowboykram
    @cowboykram 3 роки тому +1

    Nice explanation! Wondering if it works with a big V-twin?

  • @MY_2_CENTZ
    @MY_2_CENTZ 3 роки тому

    What exhaust do you have on it??? Sounds amazing!!!

  • @crocattack5223
    @crocattack5223 3 роки тому

    sustralian supercars(aussie race cars) have been useing them for years.👍👍

  • @llUltraXll
    @llUltraXll 10 місяців тому

    what motorcycles have a quick shiftier because ive been looking at motorcycles

  • @musicmonk9976
    @musicmonk9976 6 місяців тому

    🤯🤯🤯 Been riding my XSR9 wrong

  • @steikio1
    @steikio1 3 роки тому

    Question: so once I install this quick shifter what if I want to or need to simply just shift regularly by using the clutch. Will it still activate?

  • @ianloyd6384
    @ianloyd6384 3 роки тому

    Hell yeah! Thanks for the explanation 🤙🏻

  • @richardh418
    @richardh418 2 роки тому

    Thank you😊

  • @sebastiantomczyk4577
    @sebastiantomczyk4577 3 роки тому

    Thanks for video, very informative!

  • @KMaC-wt9lr
    @KMaC-wt9lr 3 роки тому

    Think that it would really only help for a track day, street riding would likely = more tickets. 👌🏍👌

  • @onlyhereonce7290
    @onlyhereonce7290 3 роки тому

    A very good video. Very well explained.

  • @Al-qazirMohMonel-hm8fw
    @Al-qazirMohMonel-hm8fw 2 роки тому

    How about down shifting you still need to use clutch?

  • @H20-town610
    @H20-town610 3 роки тому

    Are you preloading the shifter with auto-shift at each shift?

  • @MyHumboldtLife
    @MyHumboldtLife 3 роки тому

    Hey Block, I'm assuming that MT10 had a Cat delete. What mid-pipe and exhaust is installed? It sounds great!

  • @AP-wu1rv
    @AP-wu1rv 3 роки тому

    What part of Florida you from btw I’m also from Florida 🙌🏼

  • @EricStockhoff
    @EricStockhoff 3 роки тому

    BMW have shift assist pro for up-shifting and down-shifting, no clutch … But not all model come with it

  • @livelovebarf4735
    @livelovebarf4735 3 роки тому +1

    Basically it becomes an automatic transmission. Cool feature

  • @kyleharris5133
    @kyleharris5133 3 роки тому +1

    Quick shifter on your FXLRS?

  • @mohamedabdalnaem9776
    @mohamedabdalnaem9776 3 роки тому

    Since I'm early,, how you doing blockhead, have a nice day😉.

  • @justinrhoadscamop
    @justinrhoadscamop 3 роки тому +2

    Hey Block, since the OG Iron is going through changes (cue Ozzy), can we maybe expect a quick shifter being installed on it? Could be fun.

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 роки тому

    My 2 bikes have both up snd down quick shifter. Newer bikes more seamless especially with higher rpm’s as it’s for racing. You have less 0-60 and quarter mile times when you must manually pull in the clutch. Auto blipper rev matches when you downshift. Just keep the throttle wide open. Racing motorcross every time you pull in the clutch you lose 20 feet racing for someone not using the clutch. My motorcross bike does not have a quickshifter but I keep the throttle full open when shifting without clutch use. Quickshifter protects you engine to microsecond unload your transmission when shifting.

  • @Red-357
    @Red-357 3 роки тому

    Oh that’s a cool function!

  • @RollinThundervlogs
    @RollinThundervlogs 3 роки тому

    Love the videos dude! Love the sound of the MT-10! I did have a question about editing, what software are you using, and how do you manage to blur out certain things on screen? Keep up the great content! 🤘😝🤘

    • @dawsonfeucht3998
      @dawsonfeucht3998 3 роки тому +1

      would recommend premiere pro for editing. its kind of overwhelming at first but you can do almost anything in it, including bluring

  • @THERIPPER216
    @THERIPPER216 2 роки тому

    Do these come stock on the 18’ models?

  • @lostintheclouds8719
    @lostintheclouds8719 2 роки тому

    So how do you down shift and where’s neutral?

  • @BaggerBro
    @BaggerBro 3 роки тому +3

    ya know Block..... My Roadking has had a quick shifter for some time now lol .... just sayin

    • @millinutz
      @millinutz 3 роки тому +2

      my Vespa 125 scooter also has a quick shifter... but the Italians call it an automatic clutch.
      So, moral of the story is.., who needs a Bagger, or an MT when you can have a Vespa.

    • @pacopetepnw3434
      @pacopetepnw3434 3 роки тому

      BaggerBro, Do your channel or it did mot happen. XD ;)

    • @BaggerBro
      @BaggerBro 3 роки тому +1

      @@millinutz its all good dude, you got to start somewhere ...

    • @BaggerBro
      @BaggerBro 3 роки тому

      @@pacopetepnw3434 you want to edit for me ? lol I sure don't.

    • @pacopetepnw3434
      @pacopetepnw3434 3 роки тому

      @@BaggerBro Right! Too true, Love seeing you on the vid's. ;)

  • @thecinc.3051
    @thecinc.3051 Рік тому

    Exhaust sound man!!!

  • @crawlercrew874
    @crawlercrew874 3 роки тому +1

    And will it work on my Harley?

  • @anthonypelosi3779
    @anthonypelosi3779 3 роки тому

    Harley-Davidson America !!!

  • @stormbringer5540
    @stormbringer5540 2 роки тому

    I have question guys, is it okay to quick shift in 200cc? Or only higher CC can quickshift?

  • @normandegeorge6526
    @normandegeorge6526 Рік тому

    Where was this video filmed?

  • @2022streetbobwheelies
    @2022streetbobwheelies 3 роки тому

    seems very convenient

  • @Firestorm637
    @Firestorm637 3 роки тому

    Its like comparing a car with manual 6 speed and a Lambo with DCT. You have poorer acceleration manually going thru the gears vs a computer shifter forward with losing forward momentum. That is way manuals car have slower times for automated clutches with paddle shifting. Plus no missed shifts snd engine damage