I have heard that an amplink will make a Banshee hook up better. Well hate to be a dummy but what is it, where are they, how much they cost?
Thanks
BatMan

Slowly doing what I said I wouldn't do adding all kinds of gofast parts to this Banshee... But it runs sweet...Wheeeeeeeeee

 

check out the similar post on the yamaha bulletin board on the amp link. i bought one and it does reduce rear end skipping. the price is a heavy $120 here in michigan and i'm not sure if i would spend the money on it again. it's fairly easy to install....about half an hour because you need to cut the plastic clutch/chain guard.

 

Basically, the Amplink is a chain tensioner which attaches to the swingarm pivot point and keeps the chain from "slapping". The theory is to keep tension on the chain and remove the delay between power getting from the engine to the rear tires.
It also keeps the swingarm/rear tires from "hopping" under max hp.

They do work. However, I have seen some weird countersprocket wear on a few Banshees that are using them. They are worth the $$, but keep a close eye on the countershaft sprocket (which is hard to see with the AMP link installed).

 

More than just a tensioner....The amp link ....'in theory ' ..........is supposed to change the angle of the chain against the swingarm.

Look at the angle of the chain with the stock rollers...and again with the amp link installed.

Take this angle....throw in a little math....and the power is better delivered in a strait line to the rear wheels.

This in turn keeps the rear end in more of a consistant not constant contact with the ground....Which in turn will produce more power to the ground.

 

I would highly recommend it if you like trailriding...

 

and spending money on bearings

 

well, a quick look at most of the other posts would suggest that bearing failure has not been an issue for most people. the product works more or less, but at $120-150 i can think of better places to spend the loot...