250b Variator Assembly Question By genest11 (Read 508 times)

[genest11]

I just installed new sliders (12g) and when I installed the variator I could not get the belt to tighten. There is some slack in the belt. Am I correct in assuming that when I fire up my scooter and the varaitor and clutch spin it will adjust itself? Or am I missing something in the reinstallation?

Thanks for any help!

[Alleyoop]

If the Belt is DOWN in between the CLutch Pulleys it will tighten up. If the Belt is All the way down in the VARIATOR and all the way up on the Clutch Pulley and it is really loose then I would say you got the wrong belt(TO LONG).
Alleyoop

[Cruiser]

Just start the engine while on the center stand and rev it a little. The clutch should come together and tighten the belt.

[genest11]

Thanks alleyoop and Cruiser,

I did not change the belt, just the rollers (sans grease) to sliders. I read in the "manual" to adjust the belt tension after reinstallation but there was no mention as to how to make the tension adjustment.

Its raining today, I have no garage, Easter tomorrow, so next Saturday will be back-on-the-road day!

Thanks again for sharing your knowledge and your support!

[cptk]

hey genest
listen to the cruiser...just start the engine with the CVT cover off and the belt should go right where you want it to no problem at all......I have had the same feeling but not really a problem..It is all good..12gm sliders will give you great get up and go if that is what you are lookin for..If you have freeway or highway time then your top speeed could suffer a little if you are on any kind of incline.