Harley Davidson Pan America Forum banner
Cancel
Create thread New Forums

SE Quickshifter

Jump to Latest
1 - 8 of 8 Posts

Buck

· Registered
Joined
·
140 Posts
Discussion starter · #1 ·
Have my new 2023 Pan Am Special equipped with the SE Quickshifter. This thing works great, for me at least - despite negative comments I read everywhere. Maybe it is the engine mapping or software that also has improved?
Anyway, coming from a BMW GS (Geriatric Solution) with quickshifter, this thing is a delight, no strange hicks or kickbacks as on the BMW.
 
#2 ·
Buck said:
Have my new 2023 Pan Am Special equipped with the SE Quickshifter. This thing works great, for me at least - despite negative comments I read everywhere. Maybe it is the engine mapping or software that also has improved?
Anyway, coming from a BMW GS (Geriatric Solution) with quickshifter, this thing is a delight, no strange hicks or kickbacks as on the BMW.
Click to expand...
I think the Quick shifter on my 15 BMW S1000rr was the best I have had on any of my bikes. I sure don't feel that way about the one that's on my 24 Pan America and rarely use it.
 
#4 ·
Buck said:
Have my new 2023 Pan Am Special equipped with the SE Quickshifter. This thing works great, for me at least - despite negative comments I read everywhere. Maybe it is the engine mapping or software that also has improved?
Anyway, coming from a BMW GS (Geriatric Solution) with quickshifter, this thing is a delight, no strange hicks or kickbacks as on the BMW.
Click to expand...
I agree, single best mod to my 23 PAS.
 
#5 ·
I raced a Honda CBR1000RR with a quick shifter for years (up only) and was surprised to discover that the quick shifter on my 2021 Kawasaki 1000SX road bike was the best quick shifter I have ever used. My first PAS mod will be an H-D quick shifter, so I look forward to sharing my experience.
 
#6 ·
SE QUICK SHIFTER works really well on my 23 PAS @ about 4000rpm and near redline WoT. Outside of those perimeters it can be finicky and clunky. It actually seems smoother when I first start riding than after all day runs. I use it fairly regularly and I think it works differently for every bike (though it should be butter smooth on all bikes). At least from reading the forums. It’s definitely a nice option to have. Maybe it has to do with programming, but as the dealership explained to me it was simply just turning the feature on in the ECM.
 
#8 ·
I installed mine and had the dealer "activate" it of course at the cost of 1/2 labor. It works great but I only use it part of the time, mainly upshifting after 3rd gear and rarely on downshifting. I use it a bit more on downshifting when on a gravel road or non-pavement. I'd also say that if you are upshifting at 3k that's way too low for this bike, anything below about 36-3800 the motor is starting to lug. I generally don't let mine get below 3800 at all except when going easy into town on fairly flat terrain, contributes to clutch wear when running too low RPM's too.
 
1 - 8 of 8 Posts
About this Discussion
7 Replies
7 Participants
Last post:
Yeagar
Harley Davidson Pan America Forum
posts
26K
members
4.1K
Since
2021
2021+ Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Community and Owner's Club - Join the conversation about the new Pan America Adventure Touring motorcycle
Full Forum Listing
Explore Our Forums
Pan America 1250 General Discussion Forum New Member Introductions Engine, Drivetrain, and Exhaust Electrical and Lighting DIY - Troubleshooting and Tech Tips