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I ordered a Keli variator from VT Cycles and it came with a ramp plate. I also got it in 2 working days (Hawaii to Florida) for $50 shipped!

bradthreee wrote:

Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

The Keli is a nice upgrade, especially with the OKO or SEF ramp plate. Remove and discard the grease cover. Run 8-9 g rollers on a near-stock bore and lightly lube only the 3 ramp guides. Round off the sharp edges of whichever ramp plate you choose and the rollers will last longer.

Hey wheelman is there any difference in performance when running the grease cover on the keli?

The first thing I noticed when removing all grease and grease cover from my stock vari was a quicker upshift. Quick enough to bog the mid-range. This makes sense since the grease was originally intended, as I understand, to slow and smooth out the shifting. I am happy with the dry Keli I'm running now but I can't help but wonder what difference an aftermarket ramp guide would make...

Sounds like i should add grease to my 88 SA50 since it was supposed to have it. Seems like its shifting too soon and its dry now.

Scoot seems a hair better now with greese. Thanks! hehe.