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Understanding Quickshifters and Slipper Clutches
By Harriet Ridley on 22/11/2003 11:03:48
Forget about brushing up on your cornering skills. If you really want to go fast then focus on changing up and down the gears swiftly and cleanly
and the bike will be more stable, especially in a corner. Oh, and a constant throttle is also more fuel efficient, albeit marginally!The quickshifter comprises a mecanical sensor that triggers an electronic interrupt device to the bike's ignition. On a bike
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Five steps for Performance Perfection
By Harriet Ridley on 25/10/2007 17:55:47
Stock motorcycles are compromised by noise and emissions regulations, budgets and the need to accommodate a vast range of riders and conditions. We explore the top five ways to iron out the production creases to give you a crisper, sharper machine
: an on-board computer (the electronic control unit, or ECU) gathers information from a number of sensors that detect factors such as throttle position, crank and cam position, air temperature, engine temperature, intake air pressure and atmospheric
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