Is this variator bad?

[Rage]

Pic says it all. My variator is nowhere near smooth. There are ridges half way up its travel, then towards the top. You can see where I did 2 seperate sharpie tests. The longer line shows where there is a groove/worn area. The bike will go past there, but it takes awhile. Sooo.... is a multivar in my near future.... or is this normal? http://s1169.beta.photobucket.com/user/Nickjillb/media/c809dcc9.jpg.html#/user/Nickjillb/media/c809dcc9.jpg.html?&_suid=1345907080247018672737493076347

[wordslinger]

..over time, the vari will wear, and become uneven..

..if there are significant levels, then yeah it's time to replace it...

[Rage]

Thanks, I will order up a few more bits soon. I swear im just gonna throw the bbk on there soon. lol

[wordslinger]

I swear im just gonna throw the bbk on there soon. lol


..technigas pipe will make it a different bike...

[Rage]

Got one cheap for me? lol

[wordslinger]

..no, nina kinda really likes hers...   

..but it is true, these s9 lc scoots really want a pipe...

[wordslinger]

..zombie might can hook you up with a deal..

..or hit up areomyst...i think he likes th leo, and they're good too!..

.. and he can point you inna good direction with your jetting and such..

..josh is the resident s9 guru...


                

[Rage]

Will definitely look into the pipes..... i remember gettin a biturbo(not sure if they still are in business) for my puch maxi..... made a very noticeable difference for mid and hi end. Anyone who knows someone getting rid of a pipe, or knows a good deal let me know. Dont have the funds for a new one at the moment......

[Peters]

Thanks, I will order up a few more bits soon. I swear im just gonna throw the bbk on there soon. lol

 

[Rage]

Which technigas pipe is best for my pretty much stock setup? I see technigas, technigas next, Leo Vince,..... opinions?

[Rage]

I also see a stage 6 exhaust...   http://www.scootertronics.com/stage6exhaust.html

[Rage]

No one? What about u Zombie? I hear you may be able to get one at a good price.....

[Peters]

This may help
http://www.tuningmatters.com/2012/05/17/review-the-ultimate-scooter-tuning-exhaust-comparison-test/

Personally, I have the Tecnigas Next R. It's great for stock set up but if you think you might want a BBK eventually, go for something with a little higher power band.