Variator nut SIZE By Triker98304 (Read 950 times)

[Triker98304]

I need to know the size and metric thread for the nut that holds on the variator on an icebear trike 150-9. Any one know the size and thread pitch???/
The performance variator idler bushing froze and blew up the new performance variator I installed about 25 miles ago. The nut belt and parts ended up in the woods somewhere So I have to get a new one HELP.
Thanks Triker98304

[Alleyoop]

Triker98304,
I got a couple of spares from: www.buggypartsnw.com/home?page=sh....&category_id=26
Alleyoop

[Triker98304]

Thanks Alleyoop,
I will contact them tomorrow.
Long Story about the disappearing parts. I installed the performance variator, sliders and clutch. Put about 25 miles on them. Had the cover off to adjust the sliders if necessary. And the idler bushing froze. Everything went flying. The new belt sliders, however I did find two broken sliders. The performance variator blew up. What can you say...I ordered a new set and debating on the slider weight. What are you using? 12 gram??? After the install I noticed that I lost about 15 mph, probably the variator jamming. Well to rebuild another day.
Thanks again Triker98304

[Alleyoop]

Triker98304,
He ships fast, so as soon as you order and pay he ships them out. you can also get it shipped faster. I use Paypal so he sends my stuff right away.
Alleyoop

[Triker98304]

I purchased the performance variator from Scrappydog Scooters. I was similar to the Dr Pulley according to the information given. I also put in the 1500 clutch spring. Any ideas why I lost so many MPH ? Unless the variator was bad to begin with. The idler bushing was very tight on the shaft and I hesitated to leave it there. Hindsight I should not have left it on the Trike. Oh well live and learn. Any suggestions for the next time when the parts get here?
Thanks Have a great day.
Triker98304

[Triker98304]

Thanks for the reply Alleyoop,
I ordered a "performance muffler and header pipe from the above mentioned supplier and of course it would not fit so I returned it. So they owed me for the pipe and muffler. Since i could not get the correct pipe and muffler I opted for getting the lost parts from the variator disaster. The parts got here today the variator looks different. This one has markings on it. Looks like the maker is KOSO High Speed CAM. It has larger/longer splines where the variator slides back and forth. The sliders are ForExtreme 11 Gram.
Hope this works. When you installed the 1500RPM Spring on your clutch were you able to squeeze the belt and the clutch compress very easy? At first I could not get the belt on. The next attempt I ate my Wheaties and the belt basically fell on the clutch and around the variator. That sound weired but not good. But something had to be wrong or it would not have let loose... Any ideas??? The variator nut from Buggies NW should be here tomorrow so I will be putting it back together ASAP and riding again. Wish me luck. Any words of wisdom will be appreciated.
Triker98304