Chips2000 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 for our trip to Glamis. Was going do it myself, but no time, so a friend who has his own motorcycle/quad repair shop did it. He was very impressed with the quality of the kit and what it did to improve the Banshee's shifting. He said I now have the smoothest shifting Banshee he has ever ridden. No more hunting for neutral, either. Can't wait, this old fart is going to kick some more ass on Olds! I will let you all know how it worked when I get back. Chips2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips2000 Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Damn...where is the edit button? I hate tiypos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Did the cases have to be split to install and how much did it cost? Are you just talking about a modded shift star. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hittintrees srh Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Did the cases have to be split to install and how much did it cost? Are you just talking about a modded shift star. 471837[/snapback] word-also where did you get it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FASTOYS Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Seen those shift pro kits , seem awful high to me. Arent they like 65 dollars?! Most people do a shift star mod for 25.00 and we do a Shift shaft mod and easy spring for about the same and you can save $40.00! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BansheeGuy_IV Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Heya, I have one of the Shift-Pro kits. You don't have to split the cases. It is the small linkage/lever/arm that interfaces with the shift star. The Shift-Pro kit has a small needle bearing on it and a different spring. I feel that the real benefit is that the stock, crummy little rolling wheel, is replaced by a nice bearing. It definitely made things smoother... However... It makes it easier to miss a shift going from first and second... Takes some getting used to. BG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips2000 Posted February 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Thanks BG for answering the question. The cost was 69 bucks plus shipping. A little pricey, and I do not know if it is as good or better than the shift star mod. Once I get on it and upshift while climbing, than I will know if it is a good investment. The only races I lost climbing Olds (I only raced family members with factory moded TR-450R's and a DS-650X) was when I missed upshifting from 2nd to 3rd or 3rd to 4th (*see note below). I never start a race in 1st gear, unless I want to sit there with the rear wheels spinning. I love to start out slow and let everyone get a head start and then blow past them near the top! Also, I am not a good enough rider yet to go real fast through the whoops at the bottom of Olds, but I am learning!. *This is what I really love about the Banshee. I once owned a new '81 Yamaha IT-250, and when I used to climb steep hills, I would start at a distance and upshift on the approach and then downshift as I ran out of speed on the way up. With this Banshee, I UPSHIFT on the way up accelerating! It just blows my mind! You young guys and gals really have it made with all this awesome horsepower, since you still have the balls to use it all! You can get a Shift-Pro at: www.shiftpro.com. Chips2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
banshee tuner Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 You will have to change your racing style or you will go home dissapointed. If you don't leave the hole full throttle and not let out till the end you will get waxed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chips2000 Posted February 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 You are absolutely right, banshee tuner. A good rider would easily beat me. It's been over 20 years since I have ridden a dirt bike and am a member in good standing of the "Over-the-Bars-Club", and when you get to my age those memories influence you a lot and besides, your mind say's "GO!" and your body say's "NO!". This is the 1st quad I have ever ridden, and have a lot to learn. A lot of my buddies say I should go to a 4-stroker, it is a lot safer and that the Banshee can bite, and they are probably right, but I love the scream of the 2-stroke and the challenge of learning to handle it. Besides, I am having a BLAST with this thing! To get back on topic, I rode the bike a little this morning, and the shifting is much better and finding 1st is much easier. I would recommend this product. Chips2000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipebomb Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 (edited) I've had the shiftpro and the modded star in my '01 for like 2 years now and it shifts like butta!!! half the time I don't even need to clutch it to shift( I know, I know not good for the tranny, but I been doing for so many years I got it down) got another set for my '06 comming this week. was gonna post a "how to" on it for a couple of my other hang outs. I can post it here too, if ya want. btw. Cascade makes the modded star and sell both parts. http://www.cascadeinnovations.net/ Edited March 1, 2006 by pipebomb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted March 1, 2006 Report Share Posted March 1, 2006 and when you get to my age those memories influence you a lot and besides, your mind say's "GO!" and your body say's "NO!". Chips2000 472309[/snapback] I sure can relate to that statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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