Post by alleyoop on Apr 25, 2013 14:08:39 GMT -5
Guys,
Here is a more simple example that everyone may understand:
Different scoots take different size Variators and the ramps are also a different size so different size weights have to be produced.
EXAMPLE:
My 150 Trike Variator takes 18x14 size weights.
18 being the diameter and 14 being the width to fit in the ramp.
1. So if I can get a weight that is 19x14 INSTEAD of the 18x14 what I just did is make it possible for the Variator to push out the Variator FACE out more which in turn pushs the BELT UP HIGHER on the face of the Variator.
a. Result more top end speed.
The width has to stay the same to fit the width of the Ramps you do not want to loose the width otherwise they will rattle like crazy.
LONGER BELT:
Longer belt MAY cause loss of your top end and here is the REASON:
A. Remember A BIGGER WHEEL TURNs A SMALLER wheel faster.
The longer belt may climb higher on the VARIATOR BUT IT MAY NOT pull it down in the CLUTCH PULLEY at its smallest diameter. In this case what just happened is the Front wheel got a little bigger but the Rear wheel got a little bigger as well(no gain in top end or even a loss of top end speed).
Testing a longer belt is a crap shut to determine any benefit. Loss you will notice right away.
Slightly bigger weights is much easier. Just mark the Variator run it with the same size weights as the bigger weights and see how much of a mark is left as well as the speed recorded.
Then put in the taller weights and do the same thing and see the difference of the mark left on the variator from the first OEM weight run and the speed.
Alleyoop
Here is a more simple example that everyone may understand:
Different scoots take different size Variators and the ramps are also a different size so different size weights have to be produced.
EXAMPLE:
My 150 Trike Variator takes 18x14 size weights.
18 being the diameter and 14 being the width to fit in the ramp.
1. So if I can get a weight that is 19x14 INSTEAD of the 18x14 what I just did is make it possible for the Variator to push out the Variator FACE out more which in turn pushs the BELT UP HIGHER on the face of the Variator.
a. Result more top end speed.
The width has to stay the same to fit the width of the Ramps you do not want to loose the width otherwise they will rattle like crazy.
LONGER BELT:
Longer belt MAY cause loss of your top end and here is the REASON:
A. Remember A BIGGER WHEEL TURNs A SMALLER wheel faster.
The longer belt may climb higher on the VARIATOR BUT IT MAY NOT pull it down in the CLUTCH PULLEY at its smallest diameter. In this case what just happened is the Front wheel got a little bigger but the Rear wheel got a little bigger as well(no gain in top end or even a loss of top end speed).
Testing a longer belt is a crap shut to determine any benefit. Loss you will notice right away.
Slightly bigger weights is much easier. Just mark the Variator run it with the same size weights as the bigger weights and see how much of a mark is left as well as the speed recorded.
Then put in the taller weights and do the same thing and see the difference of the mark left on the variator from the first OEM weight run and the speed.
Alleyoop
..BAD TO THE BONE..
jet! So I glassed over the hole..run a #87.5 and it is happy as a Lark.