I did...

Raptortranny.com, ripperracing.com, what happen to these sites? No updates in a couple years.

ANY alternative to the Alba kit thats $699 just for parts?

Any input is appreciated. JUST got the quad. 1 hour of ride time, and the damn thing breaks. I knew I should have gotten another Banshee.

(or another 02+)

 

i just came across a guy that has an 01 and his 2nd gear tore apart in his bike

 

That's because there isn't really anything new in regards to this problem. Read the RaptorTranny site and it will tell you exactly what parts need/should be changed and price those out individually. Or just get on ebay or a forum classified section and buy the tranny out of an 02-05 bike and throw it in.