Belt breaks and now runs rough starting from stop.

[bnc]

Not to doubt you guys but I don't see how it is possible to have roller in a slot rotated with a new belt on.

The left roller in the photo is rotated 90 degrees and it will not go down into the roller slot, leaving it higher than the highest possible position for a roller that sits in the channel like the one at the bottom.

If it sits that high, it would make it really difficult to get the belt on because it is pressing the two drive pulley halves together tighter than if you were in high gear. Maybe it could be done by brute force, lol!

[italianmotofest]

Well... These rollers were in pretty bad shape. Very worn.

When I removed the variator, I made sure to keep it intact so I could inspect it. Sorry I didn't get any pics. Anyway, some of the rollers were not oriented where they should have been. The edge of the plastic was chewed up and the round face had big flat spots.

I'm guessing that when then belt broke it allowed the worn rollers to get beat up. Then when the prior owner put the new belt on he only removed the outer plate and perhaps was able to get the nut started and pressed the outer plate on with the nut.

Or, when I take a longer ride it's still all screwed up and I'll have to fix it again.

Only time will tell!

Either way, I'm going to install new rollers or sliders.

Thanks to both of you for your replies. I really do appreciate all input.

Bill