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Title: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: Glennza on September 07, 2011, 11:29:46 PM

Hi folks,

I have been looking for a race variator for my Like 50 4T but am not sure which is the right one. I found this on Scooter Assassins eBay store...

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RACE-VARIATOR-KYMCO-SUPER-9-Bet-Win-People-50-/280644977964?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4157be852c (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/RACE-VARIATOR-KYMCO-SUPER-9-Bet-Win-People-50-/280644977964?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item4157be852c)

Does the Like 50 have the same engine as any other scooter and are the parts interchangable?

Also, what is the diameter of the air intake on the carb? I suspect it might be 42mm but am not sure.

Thanks for helping!!!

Title: Re: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: Glennza on September 07, 2011, 11:44:30 PM

Forgot to say: I have sent 3 or 4 messages to Scooter Assassins but they don't reply.

Title: Re: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: streido on September 11, 2011, 01:34:46 AM

Have you tried them direct on their website rather than their ebay site?

Heres a link anyway in case you dont have it http://www.exportstrength.com/contact_us.php (http://www.exportstrength.com/contact_us.php)

Can only see the Like 50 (2 stroke) 2009> listed on their site, are you sure its a 4t?

Title: Re: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: Glennza on September 11, 2011, 07:45:33 AM

Quote from: streido on September 11, 2011, 01:34:46 AM

Have you tried them direct on their website rather than their ebay site?

Heres a link anyway in case you dont have it http://www.exportstrength.com/contact_us.php (http://www.exportstrength.com/contact_us.php)

Can only see the Like 50 (2 stroke) 2009> listed on their site, are you sure its a 4t?

Thanks for that! Deffo a 4T. Gave up in the end and ordered a Naraku race variator, bit more expensive but it did state that it would fit the Like 50 4T. Looking forward to testing it out!!!!

Title: Re: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: Kevin on October 18, 2011, 11:26:24 PM

Hey Glennza,

Wondering if you fitted the Naraku variator yet and how it performs...

Thanks!
--Kevin

Title: Re: Race Variator for Like 50 4T?
Post by: Glennza on October 18, 2011, 11:44:07 PM

Quote from: Kevin on October 18, 2011, 11:26:24 PM

Hey Glennza,

Wondering if you fitted the Naraku variator yet and how it performs...

Thanks!
--Kevin

Hi Kevin,

Yep, had it fitted for a couple of weeks now. It came with 'standard' rollers (9.5gm, I think) so I ordered some 5.5gm ones too. Tried the 9.5's first; acceleration was about the same but the power transfer felt a lot smoother - revs didn't change at all as speed picked up. Nice! Also, seems a lot less rattley?

This is the one I bought. Good price but postage is a bitch!
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370538687255?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/370538687255?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

Then had a go with the 5.5gm rollers. I picked those ones cos they seemed to be the most popular weight with forum members. Have to say I didn't like them! Quicker takeoff but it took forever to hit top speed. I have now mix n matched three of the 9.5's and 3 of the 5.5's. Feels about right to me but not so smooth with mixed rollers in. Will order some 6.5's or 7's when I can be bothered.

At the same time, I removed the airbox and fitted a direct-flow air filter. Also upjetted from .78 (standard) to .85. Feels like there's a lot more power but it's very noisy!

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270721061478?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649 (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/270721061478?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649)

This is a 42mm fitting. It's a loose fit but does tighten up well. I suspect it really need to be 40mm. Fits directly (with a bit of encouragement).

Hope that's useful! Glenn