Vlog #20 KTM 890R Duke quick shifter-anyone have issues?

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It may be just me, but my 890R Duke's quick shifter is not buttery smooth from 1-2nd and 2nd-3rd. gets a bit lurchy at times, almost like using a non QS bike and not using the clutch , resulting in that lurching motion as you bang it up the box!

Had a few false neutrals when accelerating up the box into corners only to find when rolling off the throttle I've gone into neutral, lovely !

I have tried a few things in this video, chain tension adjustment , gearshift adjustment and finally the QS arm adjustment ....but still not brilliant in the lower gears, even when riding it in a spirited manner.

Nearly 2000 miles and the 12 month service is due in 4 weeks , so the dealer should be reprogramming the QS as per the service manual instructions . Hopefully this will make a difference (or not).

Front sprocket cover taken off and no oil leaks from anywhere yet.

Still love this little weapon. Ride safe .

4:56 adjusting the position of the gear shift
8:35 out on the road testing the Quickshifter, is it any better?

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UPDATED 13/03/2022

Folks, I have revisited the chain tension and ensured that the bike is definitely running on the tighter side of the 2-5mm recommended chain measurement, with another adjustment. This has certainly improved both the QS and the general chain clonking noises as and when you go over bumps. QS will be reprogrammed as part of the 12 month service schedule in the next few weeks.