250B variator problem.... By winchesterboy (Read 1,557 times)

[winchesterboy]

While attempting to change the CVT belt I removed the variator, which had been making some odd noises, and the blasted thing was wore out! I guess one of the four sliders for the ramp plate had broken which had caused a domino effect of damage. The "fingers" on the ramp plate were worn and broken. Also the variator was filled with metal dust from the worn parts.
Here are some pictures;




I didn't know if I wanted to replace with an OEM variator or go with the Dr Pulley. In the end I went for the Dr Pulley. I received it yesterday and installed it. I have had a strange noise coming from the CVT, but with the Dr Pulley the noise is gone (I also replaced the belt, which might have helped, IDK). It did not turn the scoot into a racer, but it is smooth. Overall I am pleased with the results from the new variator. This is the Ebay site I purchased the Dr Pulley from;
cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Dr-Pulley-Variator-kit-YP250-Aprilia-Linhai-Roketa-250B-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQitemZ330461918975QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories

I ordered the variator 8/12 and received it on 8/20, not bad coming from Taiwan. It also came with (8) 20x12 Dr Pulley sliders.

[winchesterboy]

The variator was from autotech355 (Carlos). I reposted the Ebay link, it does expire in 2 days. The variator came with (8)12g sliders. I had put sliders in the OEM variator and thought they were 13g but they were 12g also but are a little rough from the worn variator, so the new ones were a nice bonus!
Smorkle's post is what convinced me to go with autotech355 and the Dr Pulley variator (and the price was the best I found also).

[swh22]

Those look like dr. pulley sliders, do you need the grease cover on this variator? Redstreak fan!!! I'm fixing to take my Variator off!!! The sliders are all in wrong!!!

[Cruiser]

OEM roller weights require about 1 ounce of grease distributed on the ramp plates inside the variator. In this case, it's a good idea to keep the cover on to contain any grease that may fly out of the ramp plate. It's also a good idea to keep the cover on for a grease free operation like with sliders. This will protect the sliders from dirt and moisture.

[speedracer]

I have the exact same pictures. How about that.