[gonebuggy]

My suggestion is this. First, replace the shift coupling rubber (bugpack makes a nice urethane one) it comes with a new cage, but use your stock one. It's better. Replace your shift rod bushing. Clean your stock shifter and lube it well and re-install it with a "quick shift kit". It takes some time to get it shifting perfectly and crisply, but that's the case with any shifter. I find that putting it in the reverse position with a slight tension on the bolts. Try locking it down with the bolts in the midway position in the shifter base travel. Adjust as necessary.

You will notice a WORLD of difference, with little expense spared. If you decide to purchase or make a shifter down the line, you've lost a little money on the quick shift kit. The other stuff is maintenance and should be done regardless.

Alex