Variator restrictor question (pic)

Motorcity · Post by **Motorcity** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:07 pm

I just want to make sure I have it all right before I put it back together. I removed the pulley and removed the plate thats held on with the 7mm screws. I've read all the tech documents but just to clarify before I put it all together. I remove the plate and screws, I'd imagine that I remove the O-ring as well. then I just put it all back together (without the plate, O-ring and screws). The variator is greased, won't the grease sling around inside of the case maybe contaminating the belt?

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 8:45 pm

looks like you have the same non-restricted variator as me, can't do anything with it, someone mentioned a different ramp. Or get the high speed pulley kit from vtcycles (in stock).

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:23 pm

that one is not restricted.
It is pointless to remove anything. But so you know, the ring to the right is what is restricted on some bikes. But not on your.

Remove the grease. it will improve your mid range.
Honda put it in there so it will get to speed slower.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:25 pm

http://www.scootertherapy.com/Eliteclutchpage.html What a restriction plate looks like. Like Dac said, clean the grease out, maybe leave a THIN coat on the moving part contact surfaces but thats all.

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 9:36 pm

what kind of gun you got there, it looks allot like mine

Motorcity · Post by **Motorcity** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:20 pm

Thanks for the replies, it didn't look right to me thats why I was second guessing it. I will call VTcycles tomorrow about a high speed pulley.

Mopedman
The pistol is an HK USP-9

Mc

chevyguyjay · Post by **chevyguyjay** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:35 pm

in the first pic. the one u have is the pully on the right. thats the SE50P model. u want the SE50S model ramp like the one on the left. the second pic shows the differences to. notice the ramps? hope this helps.

mopedman · Post by **mopedman** » Wed Jun 25, 2008 10:54 pm

ok it looks allot like mine, i got a Spring field XD 9mm sub compact

maddog · Post by **maddog** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 5:07 am

both of those pulleys are shot.

Elite1998 · Post by **Elite1998** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 9:54 am

Dac wrote:Remove the grease. it will improve your mid range.
Honda put it in there so it will get to speed slower.

Keoni told me the grease will make the rollers last longer and doesn't affect the speed. I say lightly grease them..too much would probably slow it down

solstice · Post by **solstice** » Thu Jun 26, 2008 1:21 pm

Does anybody know if a 1985 NB50 Aero have a restrictor plate?

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 12:40 am

It might, have a look.

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:29 am

Elite1998 wrote:
Dac wrote:Remove the grease. it will improve your mid range.
Honda put it in there so it will get to speed slower.
Keoni told me the grease will make the rollers last longer and doesn't affect the speed. I say lightly grease them..too much would probably slow it down

Correct, does not affect speed or acceleration only prolongs roller life. Come on Dac gotta know the facts first

Roller inertial force >> grease damping resistance

justinnielsen01 · Post by **justinnielsen01** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 9:36 am

i got a high speed variator and it has no grease you just gotta get new rollers a bit more and removing the grease like dac said will help

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Fri Jun 27, 2008 2:08 pm

burnt_toast wrote:
Elite1998 wrote:
Dac wrote:Remove the grease. it will improve your mid range.
Honda put it in there so it will get to speed slower.
Keoni told me the grease will make the rollers last longer and doesn't affect the speed. I say lightly grease them..too much would probably slow it down
Correct, does not affect speed or acceleration only prolongs roller life. Come on Dac gotta know the facts first

Roller inertial force >> grease damping resistance

then how come all new bikes that honda and yamaha make dont come with grease in there?
i just tore apart a 07 honda metro and it was bone dry.