Variator Rollers - What Grease to use?

speedfight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Does anybody know if there is any particular whay to put variator roller in the variator. Each of the roiller is different one end(brass) the other (Plastic). Information would be appreacited until I get my Hayes Manual. Laughing

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Dosent matter. Aslong as they are all put in the same way! Thumbs Up

speedfight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks Binge, you becoming my online Haynes manual. But with first hand experience. Its very much appreicated. Dont leave this Forum your needed. Thumbs Up

binge · Emo Kiddy Joined: 02 Jul 2004 Karma :

Theres a few people who know much more about scooters than me. But im learning Cool

After 4 rebuilds, and zero gearbox rebuilds. I seem to know more about the piston/cylender side of the engine rather than the gearing.
I can get a clutch off using a chain wrench (thing you use to get oil filter off a car) but I cannot split the Clutch to get the CVT seperate from the clutch shoes. Thinking

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speedfight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Im not that far advance yet, so sorry i cant help. Still learning of you. What do you recommend grease wise for the variator rollers. The cureent grease in mine is black and looks dirty and might be good idea to change. I have been told to try lithium grease (White) whats your opinion? Question

Kye · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

Clean all the grease out and run it "dry", they don't really need greasing.

Peugeot's seem to be the only manufacturer still greasing the rollers, but they don't need it, when I derestrict them I usually just wipe them dry, remove the o-ring and grease cover and re-fit. Same with all the aftermarket products, all dry.

Hope this helps, Kyle
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speedfight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Thanks for the information, do i replace the O ring after I have clean all the grease out.? I take it you do.

speedfight · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 17 Jan 2005 Karma :

Sorry for my Ignorance but I beleive the O-ring to be the rubber seal that goes around the variator. Does this need to be replaced each time it is opened and what is its importance. Will I have any problems by not replacing it. Confused

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Kye · Scooby Slapper Joined: 13 Sep 2004 Karma :

Chuck the o-ring if you're running it dry, makes no difference
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