Dry lubricant on rollers?

[bongoman]

Has anyone used a dry lubricant on the rollers?

I recently fitted Dr. Pulley sliders and got to wondering if some dry lubricant would make them spin easier.

[winginman]

Bongoman, I just read a post the other day on another forum about changing to Dr Pulley and using a dry lubricant on the rollers and it did make a difference.  I tried to find the post and can't remember which forum.  Short term memory....  What were we talking about? 

BTW, when I take mine in for the first service I am ordering a set of Dr Pulley and when I put it back together I will try some dry lubricant.  I will post a report on the results.  Anyone else out there tried it?

[bongoman]

When I fitted Dr. Pulley sliders on mine, it took about 3-4 tanks of gas, that many miles to become familiar with the changed characteristics of the scoot. After that I quit twisting the throttle so much and mileage went up.

[bongoman]

I found a message from another rider on another Kymco forum who used a dry spray lubricant when he installed the sliders on his Xciting250. Here's a link to his report:

http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/kymcoscooterforum/message/37486

[winginman]

That's the one I was looking for.  Thank you.  Now to give it a try myself.  I am probably about two weeks away from trying it.  Wonder what dry lubricant he used?  Also good idea to polish out any rough edges.  I guess you could do that with the Dremel tool and the polishing wheel.  Anyway, what RPM are you running now at 60 MPH and 70 MPH?

[bongoman]

The interesting thing about the difference with Dr. Pulley sliders is that speeds I cruise - 50 to 70 - the rpms stay about the same except when accelerating, about 62 - 6400.

After reading about the experience with the 250 & dry lubricant, I am anxious to try it.

[drifter]

Can anyone post the name of the dry lubricant?

[Kymco500]

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[bongoman]

Now I know, Dr. Pulley sliders love dry lube. After putting the dry graphite lube in last Friday, wow, nice difference. This is about 250 miles afterwards, and mileage has increased, smoother running, and about 300 rpm drop at cruising speeds.

If you're installing Dr. PUlley sliders - and they do make a difference - use some dry lube on the variator for increased performance.

[drifter]

thanks for the inputs! problem here is that i'm having a hard time finding a dry lube here!

[OldGuy]

thanks for the inputs! problem here is that i'm having a hard time finding a dry lube here!

Try locksmiths. They usually sell some.

[bongoman]

Isn't graphite a dry lubricant? That's available at auto parts houses.

And where is here? I mean where are you that dry lubricant is not available? If I'm not being too nosy.

[drifter]

oh! i'am sorry forgot to mention my location... i'am from the philippines

[axy]

Sorry for being stupid - never changed rollers by myself - what exactly should be greased?
Tnx!

[bongoman]

Not grease! Do not use grease. Spray some dry lubricant - DRY lubricant - on the variator and backing plate. That's the piece that holds the rollers.

For sure Dr. Pulley sliders work better with dry lubricant. Slow acceleration is smoother, and rpms drop off a little at hiway speeds.