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DryFly

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Drive collar
« on: November 09, 2026, 11:11:03 PM »
2007Kymco People 250 with 18000 km
I’ve taken the variator out and am going to replace the rollers with some DR Pully sliders. When I pulled the variator off the spindle I notice a very small amount of slop where the collar fits in the bushing, I.e. I can wiggle the collar a wee bit. Should there be any slop at all, or is this supposed to be a snug fit?

Ruffus

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Re: Drive collar
« Reply #1 on: Today at 10:28:19 AM »
Radial (up/down, left/right) nearly no play (few 1/100 of a mm) . Only feelable NOT seeable.

But: more important the condition of the collar
Any pittings or flaked off chrome?

If not, its normal wear and tear or factory tolerance.  Bit (very little)  of copper grease or ceramic paste on it and all's well.
« Last Edit: Today at 03:54:22 PM by Ruffus »
Happy and safe scootering, Ruffus

DryFly

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Re: Drive collar
« Reply #2 on: Today at 07:35:07 PM »
Thank you as always! The play is definitely feeble, not seeable. Otherwise in good shape. I’ll try the grease and move on