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People s150 / Re: Variator mod
« on: July 09, 2024, 05:16:05 PM »
Quote from: imthinking on May 31, 2024, 03:04:08 AM
I think they are 13.5 grams from description here https://www.bike-parts-kymco.uk/kymco-motorcycle/150-SCOOTER/PEOPLE/PEOPLE_S_150i_ABS_EURO_4/VARIATOR--CLUTCH/228/6/0/228

I tried 12 and 13's sliders on my 2022 and ended up mixing them for 12.5. I think acceleration is better and smoother than stock, but the gas mileage has gone down a bit and i lost a 1 mph on top end. I am leaning toward putting the original rollers back in next time I go back in there.


    After taking my People S 150i apart, I discovered 13gr rollers in my variator. I wanted 12gr Dr Pulley sliders, but they are back ordered. I ordered 11.5 sliders instead. Hopefully they won't reduce my top end too much.

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 09, 2024, 05:03:58 PM »
Found a site on Amazon. Unfortunately, the 12gr sliders I wanted are on back order. I ordered 11.5gr. I'm going from 13gr rollers to 11.5gr sliders. Hope it doesn't impact my top end too much.

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 09, 2024, 02:16:35 PM »
I need another source for Dr Pulley sliders. I got a E mail from Buggy Parts NW. They are on vacation until the 24th. My sliders won't ship until the 25th and arrive until the end of the month. My scooter is in my garage all apart. I don't want to put it back together with the stock rollers, and I don't want to wait another 3 weeks for parts. Does anyone know another reliable source for Dr Pulley sliders?

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People s150 / Re: Variator mod
« on: July 08, 2024, 08:57:48 PM »
Quote from: imthinking on May 31, 2024, 03:04:08 AM
I think they are 13.5 grams from description here https://www.bike-parts-kymco.uk/kymco-motorcycle/150-SCOOTER/PEOPLE/PEOPLE_S_150i_ABS_EURO_4/VARIATOR--CLUTCH/228/6/0/228

I tried 12 and 13's sliders on my 2022 and ended up mixing them for 12.5. I think acceleration is better and smoother than stock, but the gas mileage has gone down a bit and i lost a 1 mph on top end. I am leaning toward putting the original rollers back in next time I go back in there.

I took my scooter apart and measured the rollers at 10gr. I ordered 9gr Dr Pulley sliders and received them today. I measured them and got a 5gr reading. I then realized my scale was off and bought a new one. Now the sliders measured 9gr, but when I checked the stock rollers, they were 13gr, not 10gr. I just ordered 12gr Dr Pulleys to install. Hopefully they will give me the performance I want.   

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For Sale / Dr Pulley 18 x 14 9gr sliders
« on: July 08, 2024, 07:29:58 PM »
  Brand new 18 x 14 9gr Dr Pulley sliders. Bad postage scale caused me to order incorrect weight for my People S. Will sell for $10.00 plus postage. Contact me at mrmikesdeuce@aol.com

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 08, 2024, 07:16:23 PM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on July 08, 2024, 06:34:01 PM
What do all 6 of your new sliders weigh as a group?
If you get 30gr....phone buggyparts.

Stig


Good news and bad news. I bought a new scale, and the sliders are 9gram. Unfortunately, on the new scale the old factory rollers are 13gr not 10. I'm not going to go 4gr lighter, so I ordered 12gr sliders. Anybody need a set of 18 x 14 9gr dr. Pulleys?

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 08, 2024, 05:45:47 PM »
  My new sliders came in today from Buggy Parts NW, but I have a problem. All the paperwork and packaging say they are 9GR (Which I ordered). However, when I checked them on my postal scale, they are reading 5. I double checked the factory rollers, and they are reading 10. What do I do? 

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Technical | How To / Re: discussion about Dr Pulley sliders
« on: July 04, 2024, 10:06:05 PM »
   Just a observation! I have a '23 People S 150i ABS scooter. I bought it in March, and it now has 700 miles on it. I just took my variator apart to install Dr Pulley sliders. The stock rollers in my People were 10gr. With only 700 miles and they were already developing flat spots. I'm waiting for my 9gr Dr Pulley sliders to get here from Buggypartsnw.com. With priority mail they should get to me in 1 to 3 days. I recommend taking your scooter apart to determine the factory weight before you order Dr Pulleys. I personally have installed lighter Dr Pulleys in my last 3 scooters. I was very happy with the results. I recommend them for longevity and better performance.

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 04, 2024, 09:32:45 AM »
Quote from: mousejunks on July 04, 2024, 06:00:35 AM
Looks like they changed the design from the more common sliders on the ramp plate to pins which would slide inside the cylindrical metal holes (and bushings) on the variator.

Also your photo shows a roller with a very worn flat spot, more than enough reason to replace the rollers soon. They can get stuck and cause all kinds of issues.


Yes! I was very surprised. My scooter only has 700 miles on it, and the rollers are already developing flat spots. I've used Dr. Pulleys in my 3 previous scooters and have been happy with them. I'm replacing the 13gr rollers with 12gr sliders, so I hope to pick up a little performance gain also!

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 03, 2024, 10:53:08 AM »
Quote from: Iahawk on July 03, 2024, 01:59:41 AM
interesting variator...I've never seen one like that before. It looks like they replaced the traditional 3 small, u shaped plastic slide pieces with the 3 metal pins. Are the holes the pins slide in metal, too? metal on metal sliding?


Looking closely at them, the holes appear to have a sleeve of some other material. It's black but too small for me to identify.

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Agility 125 / Re: Help! Agility 125 won't idle and can't see where hoses go?
« on: July 02, 2024, 11:35:45 PM »
    Gringostar

        If you're going to keep your scoot and do your own work, I suggest you get a Cyclopedia for it. These manuals have a wealth of knowledge and are specifically for your model. I've had them for my last 2 scooters and highly recommend them for the DIY'er.

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Technical | How To / Re: Another "she won't start" cry for help......
« on: July 02, 2024, 11:30:28 PM »
    JDB

        I don't know where you live, but here in central New York, we have a store called Battery World. They will fully test your battery for you. I'd bet your local auto parts store may also offer this service. I also would start there.

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 02, 2024, 08:23:31 PM »
Quote from: Stig / Major Tom on July 02, 2024, 07:34:44 PM
OK, not seeing anything like this in the parts diagrams for Kymco People S 150's.
You might try phoning the sellers of Dr Pulleys - like

https://www.buggypartsnw.com/

Stig

   I went to my Cyclopedia. The picture of the variator ramp plate looks the same as mine. The manual also says the diameter of the weights is 18mm. I measured again and got the 18x14 reading I wanted. I just ordered 18x14 9gr Dr. Pulley sliders. I'll let you know if they fit.

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Technical | How To / Re: HELP!
« on: July 02, 2024, 06:46:57 PM »
  Here's a picture of my variator. Never saw one like this before.

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Technical | How To / HELP!
« on: July 02, 2024, 02:07:13 PM »
  I'm doing the changeover to full synthetic oil on my '23 People S 150i ABS. I had to take the outer cover off to refill my rear differential. I figured it was half apart already, so I pulled the variator out to put Dr. Pulley sliders in. The stock rollers are 13 grams. The problem is I don't know what size I need. I have a caliper, but I don't know what size rollers or sliders these measurements mean. The diameter reading is 12.7mm, and the width reading is 8.5mm. What size rollers or sliders does this equate to?

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