anyone file down their variator for more top end?

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  1. L_Bo

    L_Bo New Member

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    I guess there's a mod where you file the inside of the variator so that the rollers can go further out. This pushes the pully closer together and gives more top end.

    I have an extra variator laying around and plan to try it. I know it's got to be done carefully and the roller ramp needs to stay smooth so the rollers don't get stuck or worn.

    Anyone do it?
     
    L_Bo, Sep 24, 2008
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  2. Dec

    Dec Active Member

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    you need to spend money to go faster mate, unless your handy with a dremel.
     
    Dec, Sep 24, 2008
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  3. L_Bo

    L_Bo New Member

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    yeah, cheap mod. Guy claims he went from 55mph to 62mph after modding his.
     
    L_Bo, Sep 24, 2008
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  4. Dec

    Dec Active Member

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    i didnt mean grinding the vari mate, its not worth it, gains will be minimal.
     
    Dec, Sep 24, 2008
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  5. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    ye works well, with shit variators.. buy a good one ;) easier than all the work involved in doing the job properly
     
    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn, Sep 24, 2008
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  6. Dec

    Dec Active Member

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    amen to that.
     
    Dec, Sep 25, 2008
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  7. L_Bo

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    Meh, I have a spare. The one I am currently running the backplate failed. The guy who I bought it from (used) felt bad and offered a NIB Tecnomoto Variator Kit. With 3 variators I plan to mod the stock one.

    I like tweaking with shit, it's like a hobby. If I can get another 5-7MPH from 2 hours with a dremel then, well.......... it's what makes this scooter hobby fun to wrench on.

    Just wondering if anyone else has done it, I will have a few variators to run as back-ups.
     
    L_Bo, Sep 25, 2008
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  8. MiNoR cOnFuSiOn

    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn Administrator Staff Member

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    erm, its n ot tho is it.. its 5mph more from a couple hours work with a dremmel.. COMPLETLY throwing everything on the crank out of balance... so you bought a shit variator, now want to mod it and kill your crank. feel free

    why not just buy a GOOD variator? the casting on yours wont allow the precise ramp angles an aftermarket one will....
     
    MiNoR cOnFuSiOn, Sep 25, 2008
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