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honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 9:12 am
by deckstar
hi
I stripped down my variator on my 50cc aero, the variator and all the roller weights was packed with thick black grease so i cleaned it all out using carb cleaner and removed all the grease and replaced it dry (no grease at all) is this correct? i also removed the outer ring (the bit that holds the ramp place in location) and refitted it into the bike without it, is this also correct to get a few more MPH?
Any help would be great
thanks
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 1:26 pm
by Bear45-70
Yes to both questions. Were any of the rollers flat spotted?
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:22 pm
by deckstar
yeah they were a little not massively but noticeable. When running the bike i only seem to get 25 - 30mph from it, does that sound about right for the model?
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 4:43 pm
by Bear45-70
Any flat spot means they are no longer rollers, but sliders and need to be replaced.
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue May 22, 2012 7:02 pm
by Aeromatics
i got an 85 aero 50 that hits 35 - 40 no problem.
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 6:07 pm
by eliteguy50
You should measure the belt while you have it open.
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Sat Nov 17, 2012 4:56 pm
by avs92
Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.
-Anthony
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Sun Nov 18, 2012 6:15 am
by martynkim
avs92 wrote:Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.
-Anthony
Yes, it will reinstall without it.
Re: honda aero variator question
Posted: Tue Nov 20, 2012 10:12 pm
by avs92
martynkim wrote:avs92 wrote:Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.
-Anthony
Yes, it will reinstall without it.
Thanks man! I did that, and got the scooter up to 35 or so.