Variator mod

[mrmike]

   With my last 3 scooters I've replaced the stock rollers with Dr.Pulley sliders. I usually go 1 gram lighter and have been happy with the results. I am going to do this on my '23 People S 150i ABS. Does anyone know for sure what weight rollers this scooter comes with from the factory. I can tear it down, weigh the rollers, and order the correct sliders. The problem with that is the several days or weeks of down time waiting for parts. My last scooter (X-Town 300i ABS), I got some bad info and ended up installing sliders that were the same weight (16g) as the stock rollers. If no one knows for sure, I'll tear it down and hope for several rainy days until my new parts come in.

[Stig / Major Tom]

Parts list shows 15gm.
Would be good to ask a dealer. Weights are usually marked on the bag.
And when you do install them please post photos of the process.
We love pictures!
Stig

[mrmike]

    Stig

     I learned the hard way on my X-Town 300i. I read somewhere that the stock rollers were 17-171/2g. I bought 16g Dr. Pulley sliders for a little better low end performance. Turns out the stock rollers were 16g. I installed the sliders anyway. I'll just take my new People S 150 variator apart after I get 1000 miles on the scooter. Then I'll probably order 1g lighter sliders for it. It's only about a 1/2 hour job to pull the variator apart. I'll just let the scoot sit for a few days until the new sliders arrive.

[monkeybongos]

Interested in hearing more about “happy with the results”.  How did sliders change the ride?

[mrmike]

    Monkeybongos

          The sliders I put in my X-town made no noticeable difference to me. I believe the main reason was the fact they were the same weight (16g) as the stock rollers. I also put the scooter away for the winter shortly after they were installed. I really didn't get to totally evaluate them. During the winter I dropped the X-Town in my garage trying to move it. When I realized that I could not pick it back up (80 years old), that's when I decided to trade back to a smaller and lighter People S 150. However, in my first 2 Kymco scooters ('10 People 150 and '12 GTI300i), I changed the stock rollers out to 1g lighter Dr. Pulley sliders. In both these scooters it resulted in better acceleration. That was what I wanted and have no idea how it affected the top end. After I get 1000 miles on my People. I will tear it down and order Dr. Pulley sliders 1g lighter. I presume this will give me the little better acceleration that I desire.

                                                                                                     Mrmike