Non-racer, question about quickshift/auto-blip

greg737 · May 2nd, 2017, 10:22 AM

Happened to see a video that makes me want to ask the racers here a question (wish I could post a link to the video but I had it shown to me on somebody else's computer while waiting around at an airport).

The video was racing footage shot with the camera positioned to show the rider's throttle/brake hand. It was pretty obvious the bike was equipped with a quickshift/auto-blip system because (from the viewpoint of a non-racer) while the bike was lapping the track, negotiating many different corners, braking and accelerating repeatedly, the throttle/brake hand just wasn't doing much work.

The question is this: Is this the way racing is done these days, has the quickshifter/auto-blip system now become just basic, must-have racing equipment?

adouglas · May 2nd, 2017, 10:29 AM

Likely seen as a must-have. The tech is so cheap and easy to implement that there's no reason not to. I have the Healtech iQSE on my track bike. Installation wasn't quite as easy as boiling water, but not far from it. Works wonderfully well.

One thing I first learned when doing track days in cars many years ago is that ANYTHING that reduces your workload is a good thing to have. If you've never been on the track, the focus required can be surprisingly intense. It's actually difficult to find time to look at your gauges. That's why we have shift lights, and why many track riders tape over the speedo.

csmith12 · May 2nd, 2017, 10:49 AM

I presume this is regional and/or class specific or once you want to take your racing to the next level.

In my 250/300 club racing experience, it's been "mostly" stock bikes with the occasional "cheater" bikes. lol

Just 4h away at a different track, is the WERA racers, with any and every part put on and tweaked as best they can to win.

Must have???? Not yet, soon?!??!? Maybe.... Racing in the 600cc+ classes, your bike is somewhat expected to have such things. If the rider can effectively make use of them is a whole other matter.

CaliGrrl · May 2nd, 2017, 11:28 AM

Even for non-racers, apparently it's a nice feature. My roommate just bought a bike with a quick-shifter and he loves it.

taz · May 2nd, 2017, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CaliGrrl

Even for non-racers, apparently it's a nice feature. My roommate just bought a bike with a quick-shifter and he loves it.

Ducati or BMW?

CaliGrrl · May 2nd, 2017, 02:10 PM

BMW S1000R. He's loving the bike.

csmith12 · May 2nd, 2017, 03:54 PM

The technical rider in me says... I can see quickshifters and auto blippers playing a role in helping keep things more smooth in wet/low traction street riding. The old school rider in me says... nah, learn to ride then let the tech help you.

Yin and yang I guess.

May 2nd, 2017, 10:22 AM	#1
greg737 - Name: - Location: - Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): - Posts: A lot.	Non-racer, question about quickshift/auto-blip Happened to see a video that makes me want to ask the racers here a question (wish I could post a link to the video but I had it shown to me on somebody else's computer while waiting around at an airport). The video was racing footage shot with the camera positioned to show the rider's throttle/brake hand. It was pretty obvious the bike was equipped with a quickshift/auto-blip system because (from the viewpoint of a non-racer) while the bike was lapping the track, negotiating many different corners, braking and accelerating repeatedly, the throttle/brake hand just wasn't doing much work. The question is this: Is this the way racing is done these days, has the quickshifter/auto-blip system now become just basic, must-have racing equipment?

May 2nd, 2017, 10:29 AM	#2
adouglas Cat herder Name: Gort Location: A secret lair which, being secret, has an undisclosed location Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Aprilia RS660 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 6 MOTM - Jul '18, Nov '16, Aug '14, May '13	Likely seen as a must-have. The tech is so cheap and easy to implement that there's no reason not to. I have the Healtech iQSE on my track bike. Installation wasn't quite as easy as boiling water, but not far from it. Works wonderfully well. One thing I first learned when doing track days in cars many years ago is that ANYTHING that reduces your workload is a good thing to have. If you've never been on the track, the focus required can be surprisingly intense. It's actually difficult to find time to look at your gauges. That's why we have shift lights, and why many track riders tape over the speedo. __________________________________________________ I am NOT an adrenaline junkie, I'm a skill junkie. - csmith12 Nam et ipsa scientia potestas est. Heri historia. Cras mysterium. Hodie donum est. Carpe diem.

May 2nd, 2017, 10:49 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	I presume this is regional and/or class specific or once you want to take your racing to the next level. In my 250/300 club racing experience, it's been "mostly" stock bikes with the occasional "cheater" bikes. lol Just 4h away at a different track, is the WERA racers, with any and every part put on and tweaked as best they can to win. Must have???? Not yet, soon?!??!? Maybe.... Racing in the 600cc+ classes, your bike is somewhat expected to have such things. If the rider can effectively make use of them is a whole other matter. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 2nd, 2017, 02:10 PM	#6
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	BMW S1000R. He's loving the bike.
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May 2nd, 2017, 03:54 PM	#7
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	The technical rider in me says... I can see quickshifters and auto blippers playing a role in helping keep things more smooth in wet/low traction street riding. The old school rider in me says... nah, learn to ride then let the tech help you. Yin and yang I guess. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

May 2nd, 2017, 11:28 AM	#4
CaliGrrl ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kerry Location: Ventura, CA Join Date: Jan 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja650 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Apr '18, Apr '17, Apr '16	Even for non-racers, apparently it's a nice feature. My roommate just bought a bike with a quick-shifter and he loves it.

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