Hollister_Hitman Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I was thinking a 5 speed banshee would be better on the trails and track. Less shifting and longer gears. Would it be possible to install 5 gears instead of 6 on the transmission and still use the bike to the full potential? Any input? Am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooker82 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 If you did have longer gears then you would find your self boging it and working the clutch even more. That is why they went with a close ratio 6 speed. That way you have a gear for what ever you need. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shee-Male Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 exactly, you could switch to an RZ trans...but I bet you'd be switchin back :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRed350x Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 exactly, you could switch to an RZ trans...but I bet you'd be switchin back :laugh: I ran the RZ transmission in ol blue and loved it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 What about a 5 speed and change the sprockets for more bottom umff. Would that help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 id just make some gearing changes. i dont think youre really gonna benefit from a tranny swap or some sort. you just wanna stay in 2nd all the time and never shift or what? honestly, i dont see that happening on a banshee. if u want something more trail friendly, that doesnt need to be shifted as much buy a 450.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) id just make some gearing changes. i dont think youre really gonna benefit from a tranny swap or some sort. you just wanna stay in 2nd all the time and never shift or what? honestly, i dont see that happening on a banshee. if u want something more trail friendly, that doesnt need to be shifted as much buy a 450.. Naw I don't want a 450, just curious thanks. I have been thinking about changing the gearing, think I will give it a try. I just never use sixth gear on my bike. Not enough space on the track and trails I ride. When I went to the dunes my bike was all stock so sixth gear didn't have anything Thanks guys. Edited December 7, 2006 by Hollister_Hitman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animalman294 Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 Man, banshee's have six gears???????????? No just kiddin', I just rarely use sixth. Most of the time I am in 3-4 and while cruising I use 5th. Sixth is only used when I am on the desert raods and am just cruising along........... :beer: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yfz450killer Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 They have what is called a dunable override. For $450.00 you send your tranny in and they make it to where you have 5 gears and can launch in 1st. The best part is that you only use your clutch to launch and then no clutch through the gears. You pull the clutch in when you want to stop or grear down. If you drag alot it is worth it. Trails even help, but I would only recommend if you have had some motor work like 4mm stroker and head work. Just my opinion, hope it helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 They have what is called a dunable override. For $450.00 you send your tranny in and they make it to where you have 5 gears and can launch in 1st. The best part is that you only use your clutch to launch and then no clutch through the gears. You pull the clutch in when you want to stop or grear down. If you drag alot it is worth it. Trails even help, but I would only recommend if you have had some motor work like 4mm stroker and head work. Just my opinion, hope it helps. I was thinking the same thing...until I read all he rides is trails...and the machine is bone stock. Override for him would be like tits on a nun, total waste. That doesn't change the gearing ratio...which is more what he's asking. I think you're going to be wasting your time on this, trail riding the shee, unless you're ready to sink some money into it and the motor. You can gear it to where the it stretches each gear, but...because of the nature...you will be bogging as said in the beginning of each gear til it gets on the pipe. Adding a set of aftermarket pipes, good air cleaner, jetting it will help your cause. It will make it run stronger all around and pull each gear better and longer. If you plan on keeping it stock, though....sell it and get a 450. WAY more trail worthy all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mavbike Posted December 7, 2006 Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I was thinking the same thing...until I read all he rides is trails...and the machine is bone stock. Override for him would be like tits on a nun, total waste. That doesn't change the gearing ratio...which is more what he's asking. I think you're going to be wasting your time on this, trail riding the shee, unless you're ready to sink some money into it and the motor. You can gear it to where the it stretches each gear, but...because of the nature...you will be bogging as said in the beginning of each gear til it gets on the pipe. Adding a set of aftermarket pipes, good air cleaner, jetting it will help your cause. It will make it run stronger all around and pull each gear better and longer. If you plan on keeping it stock, though....sell it and get a 450. WAY more trail worthy all around. I know the 4-pokes have a wider power band, but I love my shee for trail riding. (Baught the shee used for about 1/5th what a new 4-stroke would have cost.) Tight woods, it works better for me to ride a gear high. If I need power, I just touch the clutch and instantly it is on the pipe. I can control the wheel spin better with the clutch (than the throttle) anyway. It also helps keep from having to constantly shift. The only engine mods I have are pipes (Pro-Circuit), cool head, and K&N filter kit. No problems, smooth power, easy to ride. Try a 13T on the front and just run it in 2nd or 3rd on the trail. I very rarely have to shift other than between 2nd and 3rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollister_Hitman Posted December 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2006 I was thinking the same thing...until I read all he rides is trails...and the machine is bone stock. If you plan on keeping it stock, though....sell it and get a 450. WAY more trail worthy all around. I was just saying I can't open it up into sixth where I ride. My bike isn't stock, but the last time I went to the dunes it was and sixth gear in the sand with paddles on a stock bike won;t pull at all. Thanks for all the info guys. I am just going to try to change the gearing to get more bottom end Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark Ranger Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Gear it down a little, increase your compression ratio (smaller domes), and install a single carb kit. Those things make a big difference in riding trails and in the woods. At least they did on mine. In any case, play around with some combinations and you will find something you like without having to tear the engine all the way down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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