Quickshifter

This is so bloody frustrating! Once again, everything slows done because of a connector. I’ve located the quickshifter plug in the depths below the tank, but can I remove it from its location. It’s obviously got a plastic one-way plug that pushes into a hole, but groping below, my fingers do not have the strength to pull the connector free. Having a break and then try again.

Edit: 5 mins later, a bit more pulling and wiggling and it popped off. Turns out it's just two snap ons on the side of the connector plug holding it down.



Now to get down to the, hopefully, straightforward task of fitting the unit. Fingers crossed!

 

I feel your pain! Bloody connectors

 

So, the quickshifter is now fitted and works very well. For someone who has never used one before, within an hour the shifts were becoming seamless, once I’d got into being very positive with shifting the lever and not closing the throttle off. By the end of the ride I was doing very smooth up shifts from as little as 3000rpm.

As for the fitting, it was a bit fiddly at times and not quite as Triumph Instructions stated. But, all the little problems were easily overcome (finding and removing the harness connector was a pain, as with the heated grips), with the exception of one. I fail to see how the spring clip can be inserted into the front ball joint as the “business end” of the new gear rod is in the way. I think it’s most unlikely to separate given that there is virtually no movement of the rod in the direction of separation. If anyone knows better, perhaps they would advise.

I’ve just got a pair of black foot pegs to pop on and I think that’s it for the time being.....I’m sure I’ll find some more bits to add in the future though!

 

Hi there! Great news and thanks for the info!
Not sure if this is true or not (and I hope someone will obviously help ) but I think there is some sort of “learning “ involved?
Eg, you have to get to a certain rpm for a certain distance etc?
No idea if that’s right or not but worth a look?
Especially because I’m thinking of one and you can take one for the team!!

 

Ahah, you know I didn’t look to see if the drilled hole for the clip went all the way through to the front. I just tried to put it on the way it came off the old rod. I’ll go in to the garage now and take a look. The back clip went in in a matter of seconds. Thanks, MattP

 

All sorted now. Thanks, MattP

 

I found this on the Triumph instructions site:
Speed Triple S from VIN 867685, Speed Triple RS
Note:
• The correct engine calibration must be downloaded to the motorcycle ECU prior to starting the engine. This information can be found on the 'Triumph Online' dealer web site.
28. Connect the Triumph Diagnostic Tool and download the correct engine calibration with the Quickshifter enabled to the ECU following the procedure on the 'Triumph Online' dealer web site.
29. Fully shut down the motorcycle, then switch the ignition back on.
30. Enable the Quickshifter on the instrument panel, as described in the Service Manual.
31. Ride the motorcycle for 10 seconds in each
gear. The instruments will display a ’Transmission Warning’ message until the gear positions are adapted.

Hope it helps

 

Not something I’ve seen yet. I would hope that would have been done at the factory when the quickshifter is installed on the bike. But at this point I’d believe anything is possible.

 

Sorry SteveRS,
I wasn't being clear, those are instructions to fit the shifter if you buy an aftermarket one. I'm sure that if it comes fitted, all that will have been done at the factory as you say.

 

You would hope so wouldn’t you, but I wouldn’t be surprised.

 

I’ve been putting in the miles with my new QS and very impressed with it I am. 2nd to 3rd can be a bit clunky at times but all the other changes are as smooth as silk. I must remember not to go 1st to 2nd as per the instructions......the bike most definitely doesn’t like that. It’s just great for when you want to make rapid progress. I’m loving it. For £99, a bargain!

 

That’s awesome. They certainly can be a lot of fun.

 

I know I should've looked in this forum before installing the QS, spent an hour finding the connector then another hour trying to figure out if it was right and how the hell it should fit....took the 2 rubber plugs out just to later realize the whole top comes off.
The speedy isn't really to mechanical friendly sometimes.

But...now when its FINALLY on....its flippin great fun...

Thanks for sharing the pic.