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natemeade

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Should I buy a new variator???
« on: January 26, 2011, 07:44:08 PM »
I am going to put lighter roller weights in my scoot to get some better speed up hills, but is there any benefit of getting a new variator instead of the stock one (like say a malossi variator)?

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2011, 07:49:46 PM »
not realy no unless your older one is wore down at all. then its best to buy the variator kit and all.

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2011, 07:52:55 PM »
what about like clutch springs?  Is there any benefit there?

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #3 on: January 26, 2011, 07:59:44 PM »
IDK how many miles on your a50 but if it needs roller weights why not put new springs , clutch pads , and a new drive belt ? Pay once for parts and labor and have all new wear items . Good luck.

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #4 on: January 26, 2011, 08:15:07 PM »
I replace all every 3 years but the weights more. if it has not been done in a while yes but it all depends on your budget dont go broke man hard times are here.

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #5 on: January 26, 2011, 08:25:24 PM »
Yes indeed times are tight ! I don't do my own service work as I am mechanically challenged , so I discovered the hard way that it is cheaper in the long run sometimes to replace wear items all at once so I don't have to pay but once for labor . The only Kymco shop within 100 mi. of me has a standard $145.00 per hour shop rate .

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #6 on: January 26, 2011, 08:30:53 PM »
wow you better learn to do your own with that price. I service mine once a year for a good look over.if it something I can do I well . there is a lot that I cant but hopefully it well stay out of the shop.I have learned alot just from this fourm on how to do things.

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #7 on: January 26, 2011, 08:38:28 PM »
I ride a people 50 . I can change the final drive oil , change the spark plug , adjust the brakes , and inflate the tires . Beyond that Im pretty useless . Luckily it usually dosn't need much more , thank goodness .

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Re: Should I buy a new variator???
« Reply #8 on: January 26, 2011, 08:43:00 PM »
keep reading the fourm you well learn alot. I have if you need to know something use the search bar you can find it. people 50 mmm nice scoots also I ride in a club and there are afew in it.

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