I came across this thread yesterday. Thought it might be of some assistance to those who, like me, didn't know how a variator actually works. It helped me understanding it.
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How a variator works
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Re: How a variator works
The Wikipedia page is good too: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous ... ansmission
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Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: How a variator works
I've understood CVTs since I was a wee lad, and that's four decades ago.
My dad had a Daf 55
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAF_55
My dad had a Daf 55
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DAF_55
Four decades on two wheels has taught me nothing, all advice given is guaranteed to be wrong
Re: How a variator works
Did anyone make a comparison between all the variators sold in the aftermarket? Like comparing the J.Costa x Kitaco x Malossi x stock...
And what about using these variators with stock sliders and Dr Pulleys one...?
And what about using these variators with stock sliders and Dr Pulleys one...?
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Re: How a variator works
^ does it variate things?
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No -- no scientific comparison has been made, which is part of why many members are a bit rude towards performance-oriented folks. It's easy to throw on $600 of parts and see a difference, but it takes a lot more work to get into the nitty gritty of it and determine actually WHAT makes a difference. PCXdemon is the closest to actually doing performance analysis for many different parts, reporting on what changed performance and how. From his research, the JCosta doesn't do much, but the Kitaco or DR Pulleys made a difference. His thread is here: http://hondapcx.org/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=796Ishida wrote:Did anyone make a comparison between all the variators sold in the aftermarket? Like comparing the J.Costa x Kitaco x Malossi x stock...
And what about using these variators with stock sliders and Dr Pulleys one...?
Perhaps he'll chime in -- I consider him the most knowledgeable people here about performance.
Currently ride: Nothing right now - mostly mountain biking with my boys until they're old enough to ride
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Previously rides: 2011 Honda PCX 125, 2005 V-Strom DL650, 1974 Vespa Ciao, 2011 Honda PCX 170 (tons of mods - takegawa 170cc big bore kit, gears, etc), 1996 Honda Nighthawk 250, 1987 Honda Spree, 2000 KTM 125SX, 2003 Honda Silverwing, 2007 Genuine Buddy 125, 1998 Honda PC800, 2008 Buddy 125 (white), 2008 Buddy 125 (red), 2001 Honda Reflex, 1987 Honda Elite, 1988 Honda Spree, 2007 Yamaha Vino, 2007 Honda Metro, 2x 125cc pure-chinesium dirt bikes
Re: How a variator works
Thanks Maddie, I'll Take a look on the thread..