[Panamfan123]

Despite the above post, the location shouldn't matter within reason. HD chose to use a hall effect sensor rather than a variable strain gauge to detect linear motion. I had the quickshifter on my 22 and no matter what position I used, it was the clunkiest quickshifter I had ever used. I thought the rev-match feature was implemented decently, but it will never be Ducati or BMW smooth.

 

[Panamfan123]

Thanks for the response. It seems like there's a lot of testimony on this forum for the ckunkiness.

In your opinion, would slightly adjusting mine be worth it to maybe clear up some false shifts? or do you think I should just take it off? I've test ridden tons of pan ams over the years. Mine is the first one I've ridden with the QS. Id rather shift myself then deal with the missed shifts

I would still play with it and get it to the shift the best you can. Despite its quirks, it's still a fun accessory and I would absolutely prefer having it over not having one at all. In my experience, the high RPM shifts are just as smooth as any other bike. Other manufactures have definitely figured out how to make the low speed/low rpm shifts more refined though.

 

[Panamfan123]

Heat should have no effect on the style of quickshifter that the Pan Am uses. HD chose to use a hall effect sensor to measure shift lever movement. It's essentially a small magnetic pickup just like a cam or crank position sensor. They are very resistant to temp fluctuations and vibration. It is totally possible that the quickshifter itself could be internally faulty.