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Originally Posted by ceo012384
It's not that there is a need, it's that it's better in every respect. What is the benefit of regular shift in contrast to GP? I don't see any.
But, the benefits of GP in contrast to regular:
1. Upshift while leaned to the left are possible due to increased ground clearance.
2. Upshifts easier and faster, just click down. With regular shift it's harder to get your foot under there while accelerating since the force of acceleration is pulling you backwards.
3. Clutchless upshifts a breeze, and preloading the shifter is easier.
4. Upshifts while hanging off the right side of the bike are possible since you just tap down.
5. Downshifts are not any more difficult since the forces of braking are pushing you onto the tank, it's easier to just slip your foot under there than in the case of a regular shift upshift. I can do it just as quickly as a regular shift downshift.
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just for comparison purposes
#2 and #3-no benefit either way in my experience.
#5 doesnt really count-doesnt make it better or worse so not really a benefit right?
cant comment on #1 and #4 because im not as badass as a rider as you guys are in the turns lol, but it makes sense.
so if you dont ride that hard, theres not much benefit after all. especially if its more than just a linkage swap i.e. new rear sets
and thats my opinion