Three Variator Weights?

[qwertydude]

You may not feel the vibration but it does do it, the majority of engine vibrations are damped by the rubber suspension bushings. The big problem is it putting uneven pressure on the variator this can lead to very quick wear on the belt, especially if you're still running a stock belt. Definitely get a gates or bando. It's the number one recommendation on the first part to replace. The belt is nearly impossible to replace on the road so if it breaks you're stranded. That's why you shouldn't run with three weights.

[lykos23]

Originally Posted by qwertydude

You may not feel the vibration but it does do it, the majority of engine vibrations are damped by the rubber suspension bushings. The big problem is it putting uneven pressure on the variator this can lead to very quick wear on the belt, especially if you're still running a stock belt. Definitely get a gates or bando. It's the number one recommendation on the first part to replace. The belt is nearly impossible to replace on the road so if it breaks you're stranded. That's why you shouldn't run with three weights.

Well, I took out the three weights as per your advice and replaced them with my six stock rollers.

I'm back to my old speeds and all is boring once again... -sigh-

[techie610]

Originally Posted by lykos23

Well, I took out the three weights as per your advice and replaced them with my six stock rollers.

I'm back to my old speeds and all is boring once again... -sigh-

If the 3 weights are in every other channel, then the varo will spin evenly..
Yes, they will wear faster, but not in a weeks time. And I see no evidence that it will hurt your bike.
However, since you have the opportune moment, why not test it?
Lets us know what happens, so we don't have to guess.

Also, are you using a rubber or Kevlar?
Kevlar belts last longer, and react better, without the slippage that rubbers have.

[lykos23]

Originally Posted by techie610

If the 3 weights are in every other channel, then the varo will spin evenly..
Yes, they will wear faster, but not in a weeks time. And I see no evidence that it will hurt your bike.
However, since you have the opportune moment, why not test it?
Lets us know what happens, so we don't have to guess.

Also, are you using a rubber or Kevlar?
Kevlar belts last longer, and react better, without the slippage that rubbers have.

I felt it was common sense to space the sliders apart so the weight distribution was even, and I think you're right.

I just came back from the store, and I think I'm going to go back to having 3 weights temporarily. There's just an incredible speed difference between my rollers and sliders. If my variator breaks, well I planned on getting a racing variator anyway. If my belt breaks then that will be surprising because it's not even a thousand miles old. I have a Gates Powerlink belt, and driving around all day with three weights didn't seem to do any immediate damage to anything.

However, I have a new problem. I'm missing just one of my variator v slides. I don't know how long it has been missing, but I just noticed it. I immediately ordered new ones from Absolutely Scooters since they're located only an hour away (only slightly too far to drive on my scooter, argh!) but I'm not even sure if it's safe to drive without them. I've apparently been driving without it for a while now.

I'm going to lay off of driving for a while without that slide, and if any damage occurs I won't know if it's from using 3 weights or from missing a v slide.