Translogic or HM quickshifter? Mainly road riding.

The Translogic shifter sounds a little more advanced in some respects. I don't see that it allows you to control sesitivety like the HM does but that remote kill time control looks nice--though I rather doubt you will use it once you know where you like the kill time set.

The HM has a digital display which is nice.

If the Translogic is cheaper, I'd go that rout or just get an Annitori shifter. That is the same thing as the HM but without all the minute adjustments. I think the Annitori is quite usable by pro racers. But if you like gadgetry, go with the a more expensive and more adjustable shifter.

I'd definitely get several recommendations if you think you want the Translogic. Generally, less known products are less used and there is sometimes a good reason for that.

* Last updated by: Rook on 4/29/2014 @ 3:39 PM *

HB3, if you're still listening, I think I considered the Translogic shifter before purchasing the HM. IDK why I chose the HM but it was probably a more used product. I tend to go that way, with mods. If there are more than one brands making the same sort of thing, I'll often pick the one I get the most positive feedback. It doesn't always mean it's better, but if it's bad, you will hear about it (such as was the case with the Dynojet quickshifter some years back). I heard the HM was the most widely used in pro raod racing. I also am a sucker for gadgetry and the HM is has that super cool digital display module. You probably would not be able to mount the module in a convenient place to change kill time on the fly but as I mentioned in the last post, I doubt you will ever want or need to do that. As far as I can tell the nifty remote kill time control is the real selling point of the Translogic. Other than that, I think you are dealing with the same kind of strain gauge in both brands. The Translogic claims that it cuts ignition through the ECU instead of cutting straight to the spark plugs and I think they mentioned in their product description that ignition is only cut to the cylinder that will fire during the shift. This is getting way over my head but I don't see any advantage to Translogic's cutting just one cylinder over HM's cutting them all. What's the problem with cutting ignition on a cylinder if it's not going to fire??

I'd call Annitori and talk to their tech support guy. He was very helpful with the HM shifter. they might also sell the Translogic and be able to compare the two brands.

* Last updated by: Rook on 5/1/2014 @ 6:59 PM *

The dial on the go is a feature I was drawn toward. The lifetime guarantee on the HM interests me. As far as I can tell, the adjustability is comparable on both. I have read how some people have gone through several strain gauges with other brands. 2 years on the Translogic top to bottom. I am in agreeance that I will most likely set it and forget it unless I have access to the dial and may find this useful depending on the pace of the ride. sooooooooo.........

Lifetime warranty vs. dial on the fly???????

I have never played with using a longer kill time. I'm guessing that as fast as possible is best no matter what rpm you are at. Longer kill times would feel more jerky, I would think. I have mine set at about 60 ms. maybe 65.

I'm waiting for info on the bazzaz unit right now....

cool. maybe gonna drop some big bucks, hey? looks like a very nice setup. I have the standard fuel module on my busa and I like it just as much as a PC. It is a bit heavier and the wiring is more complex (there is one connector for each of the 4 fuel injectors instead of the main wiring harness like a PC--the busa has 8).