reusing triangles in scooter? assesing variator drive belt  By  rocketman122 (Read 1,087 times)

triangles?
as far as i know, there are 3 replacable parts in the variator:
1. ramp plate, a big chunk of metal.
2. rollers or sliders, usually 6 or 8 of them.
3, ramp plate guides, usually 3.

the ramp plate doesn't get replaced unless you get a complete variator assembly, or you upgrade to performance parts.

the rollers or sliders get replaced when damaged, to idiot proof the replacement replace all of them at once with identical parts.

the guides get replaced when worn or broken.

replace the entire variator when the roller pocket retaining walls are damaged.

the belt gets replaced when it starts to show signs of fraying, or cracking, or goes below minimum specs on width.

be sure to grease the crank spindle and the variator journal before reinstalling variator on the engine.
also be absolutely certain that you keep all grease off the belt and variator faces, this includes handling with greasy fingers.
if in doubt about this, then install variator, then sponge all drive surfaces with a good degreaser.
i heard acetone works for this, but i used 70% isopropyl alcohol.