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Post by mrpalmetto on May 28, 2013 15:37:24 GMT -5
I had the same variator problem. Took my time to get it off using an array of tools. I noticed the grooves in the variator hole nearly stripped out. There is such little shaft sticking out when i put the variator back on.
Is yours a high performance variator? Mine is. Maybe that's an inherent problem with a performance variator. Mine is Koso.
I figure the drive boss does not spin on the shaft, so if it's stuck it should not be a problem except when you want to change weights. I carefully greased the variator onto the boss so no excess could cause problems.
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 28, 2013 13:24:07 GMT -5
Glad to be a part of this hugh family. Yooo hooo!!
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by: mrpalmetto - May 24, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5
Post by mrpalmetto on May 24, 2013 14:07:26 GMT -5
Whatever paint you use, put a coat or 3 of clear on top of it and let it dry throughly. It will give you extra protection and a gleaming shine, or not depending on the gloss factor you choose. I own a cabinet manufacturing company for almost 30 years, and we always clear coat after we paint.
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 24, 2013 14:01:02 GMT -5
If i change the gearing, that seems to be something alot of scooter people, will that raise or lower the rpms?
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 24, 2013 11:35:36 GMT -5
You have my prayers!
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 24, 2013 7:43:38 GMT -5
So then when is over revving? Bwader said he saw 7800rpm's with 10 gram sliders. I've seen 6800 maybe 7000 on my bike. I can see Bwader is a pretty smart guy. Did he just have bad luck? Jeffery makes a good point about his lawn mower and generator comments, but obviously there is a peak RPM for each engine. Mowers and generators are built to stay below the breaking RPM point for each machine i would guess.
We seem to be pushing these puppy's to their limits. We are changing design specs, sorta entering new territory with each new add on mod. there has to be a limit. So i would like to know what everyone thinks is an acceptable maximum RPM for these engines? Did Bwader find it the hard way or are there others of you pushing 8000 or even higher, AND keeping it there for an extended period of time.
I would really like to know every ones thoughts on this. Keep in mind Bwader said his fail came at a much lower R P M.
Rockny makes a very good point. Lot's of smart guys on this forum.
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 23, 2013 13:20:28 GMT -5
There go them bricks again. Gotta put some is my tool box!  Sorry for the hassle. I guess it's all part of the game. |
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 21, 2013 9:56:52 GMT -5
I'll take the little one!
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by: mrpalmetto - May 21, 2013 9:54:31 GMT -5
Post by mrpalmetto on May 21, 2013 9:54:31 GMT -5
Great looking scoot. I would love to own one of those AND my reverse trike. They look so cool, really cool. Ride safe you lucky men.
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by: mrpalmetto - May 20, 2013 20:20:37 GMT -5
Post by mrpalmetto on May 20, 2013 20:20:37 GMT -5
Great looking scoot. I like that!
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 20, 2013 20:15:38 GMT -5
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 20, 2013 20:06:26 GMT -5
Lol...lol...lol....funny stuff. Like i said i know you were excited to see how the performance changed your ride, i know i would be. I hate it happened to you, or anybody. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. Thanks. You made me laugh, felt good.
PS. you obviously know what your doing with that list of work you listed that you already did.
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 20, 2013 19:44:20 GMT -5
Kewl scoot. Very kewl for a 50cc
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Post by mrpalmetto on May 19, 2013 14:01:01 GMT -5
So alley, you have a red brick with holes in it in your toolbox? I respect your knowledge and let's just wait and see what really happened to this poor guy. Ride on ride happy!
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