What's the best quick shifter (up AND down) for the Super Tenere?

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I'm very impressed by the latest MT09 SP's quick shifter and hoping to save $12,000 by installing one on my Super Tenere instead of buying the MT.

Can anyone WITH ONE give a recommendation? Not looking for a debate on the pros and cons.

Thanks.
 

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For the S10, the aftermarket QS, it is only Up (cutting injection or ignition)….for a down QS, you need to “accelerate” the engine to match speed with wheel rotation…that is done only with ecu software (which does not exist on the market)…”but” in down, you lose the engine brake…..The one I have is only sold in my country (because it is manufactured here)….it has multiple actuator sensitivity adjustments…and multiple time adjustments (in milliseconds), injection/ignition cutoff…..”for me”, it is another motorcycle…much more agile for overtaking and on mountain roads….it is more fun….”but”, it is essential that the QS has multiple regulations, otherwise, you will not find the exact point so that the gear shift, is smooth….
 

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I've had a Power Commander V and added the optional Quick Shifter to it. Works well with full throttle clutchless upshifts in 3rd gear or higher. It's too jerky for me from 1st or 2nd.

Pretty sure there some examples of those shifts in this video, maybe check around 2:38:
 

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I've had a Power Commander V and added the optional Quick Shifter to it. Works well with full throttle clutchless upshifts in 3rd gear or higher. It's too jerky for me from 1st or 2nd.

Pretty sure there some examples of those shifts in this video, maybe check around 2:38:
I think the QS is better appreciated in this video...
 

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twin rider , an answer to a question is not a debate.
It is not a "necessary" accessory... but it changes the feeling of handling, it feels like another motorcycle. Of course, we are talking about when you want to drive on an asphalt road plenty of twisties at medium and high speed ….once you use the QS in that situation, and you use the clutch again….you realize that you want to return to use of the QS….it is not necessary, it is an extra, but is addictive
 

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thanks for the great answer ... I've never used a quick shifter , I figure it would be a nice feature . but expensive add on to a tractor like "our" Tenere . I enjoy the old school down shifting throttle blipping to match up the gears if I want to act fast. if I were in the market for a new bike , quick shifter might be a cool add on .
 

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I've had a Power Commander V and added the optional Quick Shifter to it. Works well with full throttle clutchless upshifts in 3rd gear or higher. It's too jerky for me from 1st or 2nd.

Pretty sure there some examples of those shifts in this video, maybe check around 2:38:
That’s like me riding with the boys. Only them passing me left and right on their 1000rr’s and R1’s……..
 

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thanks for the great answer ... I've never used a quick shifter , I figure it would be a nice feature . but expensive add on to a tractor like "our" Tenere . I enjoy the old school down shifting throttle blipping to match up the gears if I want to act fast. if I were in the market for a new bike , quick shifter might be a cool add on .
If it is a good technique, what the QS does is imitate that technique and improve it drastically... the improvement comes from two sides
1) the technique of coordinating the throttle with the gear lever, makes you "thinking" about coordinating...
2 ) in the coordination technique, you have to "loosen" the accelerator a little so that the gear enters... with the QS, you always go to "full throttle"... and the sensor cuts off the ignition or injection a few milliseconds, enough for the The engine stops pushing and the gear starts smoothly….if the QS aftermarket is of good quality, you can regulate the milliseconds between different rpm ranges and you can select the sensitivity of the sensor (hard boot, soft boot)…and you can save different configurations for different driving situations…..(touring, race,)…..all from an app on your cell phone….or simply turn it off…and go to manual mode

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I definitely agree with the idea QS is addicting. Now that every bike in the garage has it, I do wonder if I'm permanently losing riding skills. I know for a fact my riding style has changed significantly due to QS and related technology (motor slip regulator).
 

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I wouldn't think you riding skills are diminishing, but possibly your "grey area" manipulation has.
 

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I can see that argument. What I know is I downshift in ways today that would have been unthinkable before QS and MSR. If I shifted my previous S10s in the way I do now I'm pretty sure there are members here that would have led an intervention to take my keys away before I hurt myself.
 

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I wouldn't think you riding skills are diminishing, but possibly your "grey area" manipulation has.
I think about this when I climb on my FJ1200 and take her out for some exercise.
Trying to match revs and initiate smooth upshifts and downshifts on this clunky old-girl requires some technique.

I have ridden a couple modern bikes with quick-shifters, and if I could sum up the experience in one word it would be "Addicting"
 

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I'm fortunate enough to adapt quickly to different clutches and throttles. Guess that's why I didn't have any issues with the Tenere's "too touchy" throttle. :cool:
 

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If Yamaha had a factory accessory up/down quick shifter for the S10, I do believe I'd be all over it! Good luck with getting one hooked up.

P.S. Fwiw, I can totally relate to MT-09 SP experience. That thing is a quick shifting fun factory in the twisties!
 

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I’d like a QS (up) but on the other hand I shift clutchless often when riding. Just by rev-matching. Works just fine and without big shocks in the driveline
 

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Hi all a bit late on this post, I'm just in talks about having a shifter on my 2018 with a map, he says it can be up and down, does anyone know anyone on here who can complete such a task? Many thanks
 
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