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gjx

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Variator Roller Weight
« on: March 29, 2023, 06:45:27 PM »
Kymco Super 8 50 (year 2021)
Almost 3000 miles.
I was getting about 33-37 mph top speed on bike's speedometer which may be off 1-2 mph.  Depends on driving conditions (my state is allowed 35 mph so I'm legal).
All stock parts, but pulled purple CDI wire to increase from 26 mph to 33-37 mph.  Boss was restricted with collar on it.  No other modifications. 
Opened variator and rollers were a bit flat.  I think I put 8g new rollers but didn't measure (8g is based on product advertisement). 
I did put a new unrestricted boss as old boss had some wear on it. 
Now the acceleration is a bit bogged and slow to pickup speed.  It has a hard time getting to 30-33 mph and not really higher. 
What roller weight should I use?  Previous was stock and I don't know their weight, but performance was good.
Any input?
Thanks!   

Stig / Major Tom

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Re: Variator Roller Weight
« Reply #1 on: March 30, 2023, 10:25:35 AM »
You could put old boss and old rollers back in.....see what happens.
Do separately....then both.
Weight question?.....put old rollers in an envelope, take to post office and weigh.
I did. They have pretty accurate scales.🙂
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