Automatic gearshift / Quickshifter & Blipper

You want to gain one or two tenths of time per lap on the race track with your motorcycle? That's not magic, you just need a so-called quickshifter for it. These devices are also known as automatic gearshifters and also offer many advantages in normal road traffic. In the TecBike Online Shop you will find a wide range of quickshifters:

• Cordona Quickshifter Blipper for most common brands
• Healtech automatic shifters with mobile phone app

in different versions and for almost all motorcycles.

Automatic gearshift - what is it?

In a nutshell: Automatic shifters give you the ability to shift at full throttle without using the clutch. They are designed to help you save that crucial bit of time with your motorcycle on the race track.

The classic shifting process - take off the throttle, clutch, engage gear, accelerate again - costs valuable time and speed on the race track. Of course, you can also change gears under load and without the clutch. However, it's not just the gearbox that takes this rough treatment pretty badly after a short time and there is a risk of gearbox damage after a short time.

With an automatic gearshift, also known as a quickshifter, you can prevent this damage. How does this little helper work exactly?

A sensor is attached to the shift linkage. In simple terms, it detects your desire to shift gears. Now the control unit goes into action: It interrupts the ignition for a few milliseconds. This takes the load off the gears. Without you having to use the clutch, the gear engages precisely, quickly and, above all, gently.

Basically, a distinction must be made between the factory solution and theshift interruption for retrofitting. With the factory solution, either the secondary throttle closes or the electronic throttle is intervened.

It's a different story with aftermarket automatic shifters for the motorcycle. As already mentioned, with this variant you add a sensor to the shift linkage. Depending on the model type, they react to push or pull. In our range you will find quickshifters with blipper function, which are suitable for push or pull, i.e. for normal or reverse gearshifts.

What is the Blipper?

While this term may almost sound a little slippery, it's still a pretty neat thing. Much like the quickshifter, theblipper function serves to make shifting easier. While thequickshifter intervenes on upshifts, a blipper saves you from having to clutch exclusively on downshifts. Again, it is important to avoid damage to the gearbox and co. by taking the load off the chain, the cardan and the gearbox. To ensure a smooth synchronisation, the blipper automatically gives intermediate throttle. Even when you brake hard, the bike stays smooth and you can keep both hands firmly on the handlebars. Not only does this increase safety, it also gives you maximum control over your bike.

The advantages of automatic gear shifting

The motorcycle community is divided on the subject of automatic gear shifting. Basically, however, it can be said: Once you have used these little helpers correctly, you will certainly not want to do without them again.

Most people immediately think of the race track when they think of shift interruption. Even though they are used there very often and allow significantly faster gear changes, there are other advantages. The biggest advantage is that you don't have to use the clutch at all or only to a limited extent. Especially on long tours or on demanding routes with lots of hairpin bends, this relieves the hand.

If there are two of you riding the bike, the gearshift interruption can also show its strengths here. Who doesn't know the situation: You are riding fast, you have to change gears and the co-pilot's helmet "knocks" on the back of your helmet. In the long run this damages the material and it is unpleasant for both of you. With a quickshifter this can be reduced by up to 90%. After all, you can't completely avoid clutching.

From a technical point of view, an automatic gearshift with the corresponding downshift function also offers advantages: Shifting with this component is easier on the clutch.

Are there also disadvantages?

For an automatic gearshift to do its job, correct shifting is a must. It is also important that the settings are correct. If the interruption time is too short, the gearbox will suffer. Too long an interruption can result in a jerk.

Especially driving with clutchless downshifting needs to be learned. Only when the throttle is completely closed can you downshift cleanly with this function. If you do not pay attention to this, the automatic does not react and the rear wheel can lock up.

Simple and safe installation

Mounting and application are easy.Cordonaoffers its models with plug-and-play plugs for serial connection. Also atHealtech you get everything you need for a straightforward installation. The shift assistant consists of a highly sensitive sensor, which is connected to the control unit and the plug-and-play connector via a cable. Cables of sufficient length between the sensor and the plug allow for clean routing and integration in/on the wiring harness.

High-quality quickshifters from Cordona and Healtech

The electronic helpers not only offer you a considerable gain in comfort, with a blipper your hands remain firmly on the handlebars so that you have a firm grip on your motorcycle. You have questions about our products? Contact us, we will be happy to advise you!

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