Standard variator

Discussion in 'The Workshop' started by Csqjohn, Mar 19, 2015.

  1. Csqjohn

    Csqjohn Member

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    hi I have a standard variator for a gilera runner sp12 the problem is it hasn't got the round silver circle piece that holds the 2 parts together also the 3 screws are missing is it still usable without it
     
  2. scubabiker

    scubabiker NITROJUNKIE

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    yeah, sounds like the restrictor plate to me
     
  3. MARSH

    MARSH Whooooo!

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    If you mean the tin ring with a big O ring, just leave it off. Early Piaggio variators were greased but hey soon changed to dry rollers set up. The grease slowed the roller action down, the tin ring was to hold that grease in!
     

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