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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 08, 2020, 10:25:23 AM »
Looking to keep the bike a long time, it's reliable and would honestly want to add some modifications, any reccomendations?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 08, 2020, 12:47:29 AM »
This hasn't really been possible as i have a newer fuel injected bike, my dealer did electronically de restrict it and this is the only mod i have done.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 07, 2020, 11:42:31 PM »
oh preferably looking for a mod for a small speed increase really.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 07, 2020, 08:15:09 PM »The dr. pulleys are designed in a shape that allows max expansion and closing of the pulley sheaves. They also smooth the dead spot that some variators have in the mid-range power. Having the optimal weight for the characteristics you want may have more of an effect than dropping in sliders. I would only buy sliders once you have ridden with a weight you like and want to keep.I am happy with the weight of my rollers right now, if i buy the sliders will i see a speed increase?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 07, 2020, 05:07:42 PM »
ahh ok do you think its worth investing in dr pulley sliders as they are expensive and i want them to make a significant difference.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 11:22:16 PM »
I have all stock kymco rollers and by slides i mean the small plastic pieces that are put onto cover of the variator, 2 are stock kymco ones and as i last assembled it i lost one of them, this is when i had to settle for a naruku one which i had spare. Do you think this could be making a difference to speed/performance?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 11:10:23 PM »
rollers are all the same, the slides are different (2 kymco stock and 1 naruku)
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 10:16:23 PM »
Do variator slides make a difference as well, i have 2 different types of slides on and they both fit but could this be making any type of difference?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 12:06:59 PM »I would recommend Dr. Pulley sliders. They aren't the cheapest but most will agree they are among the best.Is their a certain weight i should go for?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 11:34:51 AM »
Ok ill clean my variator out when i next get chance. If that doesnt work should i replace any parts?
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 06, 2020, 11:00:19 AM »
i might replace the rollers instead do you have any recommendations for what to get? looking for speed preferably.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 05, 2020, 09:42:31 PM »How many miles are on your rollers? Did you install them with the flat spots(if any) in the same orientation that they were? I would tend to think the loss is in the transmission system as that is the area of highest energy loss due to friction which equals heat. Because power to speed is squared, it takes very little to drop 3mph. Just relaxing an elbow from against my side changes my top speed by 4mph.the rollers have around 3500 miles on them (never changed them long term) could be a mechanical issue but my dealer has told me there is nothing wrong with the bike, there is also nothing that could be weighing it down etc so im unsure to my loss in speed?
In essence, practically any mechanical inefficiency can cause your amount of loss.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 05, 2020, 09:39:48 PM »The nut is not responsible for your loss of 3mph....many things could cause that - but not the nut, unless it has come loose.
Have you been back in to check things after you noticed the loss of top speed?
Stig
It has happened over time slowly so didn't properly notice until recently, a garage told me some bikes just come out of the factory slower but i dont believe this as it should be faster than this, the bike has also had an ecu re map meaning no restrictions.
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Super 8 / Re: Variator
« on: June 05, 2020, 04:14:52 PM »
been driving a while now with this problem, perhaps i should buy a torque wrench and manually do it?
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