How does the gear change on a variator work?
The weights operate the “gear change” through centrifugal force. The faster the variator is spinning, the greater the force, and the heavier the weights, the greater the force.
Can you change the weight of rollers on a variator?
Luckily a set of rollers is cheap (under $10) so you can afford to experiment. You can actually modify a set of heavier rollers to reduce their weight by machining (or filling) out the center metal cylinder. If you try this, it’s important to keep the weight of each roller the same to keep the variator in balance.
Which is better Honda Ruckus or Polini variator?
The Polini variator offers the advantage of a wider range of adjustment. If correct weights are used this will increase acceleration as well as the top speed of your Honda Ruckus Honda Metropolitan 50cc. It provides a different ramp angle for the weights to roll on which in return helps increase the performance of the weights.
Why are variators used in a scooter?
Variators are used in scooters, and even some modern cars for a couple reasons. Firstly they’re fully mechanically automatic. No computers, electronic controllers or other complex parts that are prone to failure. They’re simple, easy to maintain and cheap to repair.
The weights operate the “gear change” through centrifugal force. The faster the variator is spinning, the greater the force, and the heavier the weights, the greater the force.
Luckily a set of rollers is cheap (under $10) so you can afford to experiment. You can actually modify a set of heavier rollers to reduce their weight by machining (or filling) out the center metal cylinder. If you try this, it’s important to keep the weight of each roller the same to keep the variator in balance.
The Polini variator offers the advantage of a wider range of adjustment. If correct weights are used this will increase acceleration as well as the top speed of your Honda Ruckus Honda Metropolitan 50cc. It provides a different ramp angle for the weights to roll on which in return helps increase the performance of the weights.
What kind of transmission is a variator on a scooter?
Variators are used in every just about scooter on the market, with the very rare exception being some manual transmission Vespa’s like the PX, Sprint, PK, and the early Lambretta’s. A variator itself is the main driving part of a continually variable transmission (CVT).