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Post by speedracer on Sept 22, 2010 12:13:17 GMT -6
 This should be the end of this thread. My son an Ex Marine came over this morning and pulled open the clutch pulley like he was opening a cereal box. I took the belt and it dropped down to the bottom of the pulley. For some reason before I put the belt over the variator I decided to check the sliders. I've had the variator in and out a dozen times yesterday. Good thing I checked about 4 of the sliders were sideways in it. I put them back in place tightened the 4 screws on the back cover and carefully slid the variator in place and proceeded to put the belt on, washer and nut. Hand tight then the impact wrench did it's job. Started scooter and ran it for about 5 minutes and it ran smooth and nothing came flying off. Replaced CVT cover, plastic, and metal foot pad. I was ready for the test ride. Took it out and went on a 12 mile run and all was smooth. I did notice that the scooter sounded louder then before. Not sure if I am hearing the sliders moving inside the variator or not. With the old rollers and the pound of black grease I could understand why it would be quieter. Was it worth a day and a half of hell and sweat? Right now I'd be hesitant to do it again without help. In a week a so it will be just a memory. Several tips: To help clean out all the grease get a can of Gunk it makes it a lot easier to get all that crap out. If you don't have strong hands get someone to help with the pulley. Finally be very careful putting on the variator with your new sliders in it. Doesn't take much to get them to turn sideways.
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Post by speedracer on Sept 22, 2010 15:01:12 GMT -6
Doc the only hills we have here are called ant hills. I have noticed a faster pick up and higher rpms, which after reaching a certain speed the rpms go down to about normal compared to the rollers which were in it.
When my son came over and squeezed the clutch open I said s--t. you got to be kidding. I couldn't open it a 1/3 of the way. It's good to be young and strong.
My scooter does sound louder, could be the higher rpms it pulls so fast. It's a good louder sound not like something is loose or hitting inside.
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Post by mikebpnw on Sept 22, 2010 15:38:05 GMT -6
Speedracer - glad they're working out well for you!
I'm guessing that the louder noise is probably the increased RPMs you're hearing from the lighter slider weights.
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Post by speedracer on Sept 22, 2010 16:39:36 GMT -6
Speedracer - glad they're working out well for you! I'm guessing that the louder noise is probably the increased RPMs you're hearing from the lighter slider weights. Hey Mike, those sliders are from your store. Good price and the shipping was fast for standard shipping. |
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Post by speedracer on Sept 27, 2010 15:25:58 GMT -6
The night before I changed my rollers to sliders I filled up and recorded 69.3 mpg. After going from 14g rollers to 12g sliders, my mpg was exactly the same 69.3. I was happy as I ran the scoot hard making sure the variator was on tight and the sliders were working well. I'm looking forward to the next tank.
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Post by speedracer on Oct 7, 2010 17:55:57 GMT -6
Second fill up after changing from rollers to sliders. 80.1 MPG. Much smoother take off and I'm always looking at speedo as it continues to gain speed without giving it more throttle.
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This should be the end of this thread. My son an Ex Marine came over this morning and pulled open the clutch pulley like he was opening a cereal box. I took the belt and it dropped down to the bottom of the pulley. 
