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J COSTA variator kits from spain
« on: May 19, 2015, 05:22:03 PM »
I was searching for performance variator kits,I was impressed with the reviews on the J COSTA variator kits,a little expensive 230 to 250 shipped from Italy,you can see them in YouTube j Costa,or just stick with a Dr slider or malossi haft the price,other members told me to stay away from cheap knockoff China kits???
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Re: J COSTA variator kits from spain
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2015, 05:23:42 PM »
Or a cheaper option just buy the Dr slider roller weights??

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Re: J COSTA variator kits from spain
« Reply #2 on: May 19, 2015, 05:46:13 PM »
I've wanted to check out the J Costa variator but started reading in deeper, and decided it's not worth the cost. They don't take regular rollers, they take like little pins and you have to buy them from Costa. The pins wear out twice as fast as rollers. They are a BITCH to tune right etc etc. Just get a Dr. Pulley variator for $80 and be good to go.
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Re: J COSTA variator kits from spain
« Reply #3 on: May 19, 2015, 06:12:57 PM »
What's the difference using original kymco variator with Dr puley sliding rolls. VS Dr pulley variator and sliding rolls??

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« Reply #4 on: May 19, 2015, 07:00:20 PM »
Update,I finally order from EBAY a Dr pulley variator $80 and sliding rollers $29 ,thanks for the help

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Re: J COSTA variator kits from spain
« Reply #5 on: May 19, 2015, 07:11:19 PM »
What's the difference using original kymco variator with Dr puley sliding rolls. VS Dr pulley variator and sliding rolls??

Good choice, the Dr. Pulley variator is designed with performance in mind, the ramps are designed to keep the bike in the powerband and "shift" when you want it with less lag. They work great!
2002 Kymco B&W 300; MRP 78MM "300CC", Naraku cam, Yoshimura rS3 exhaust, 17g Sliders, Yellow torque spring drilled airbox, stock carb #115 main #40 pj.

2001 "Yamaha" Zuma AKA MBK Booster; MHR OverRange, Dellorto 19mm BHBG, Polini "big" intake, RS-3 Rear shock, Stock cylinder.

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