honda aero variator question

[deckstar]

hi
I stripped down my variator on my 50cc aero, the variator and all the roller weights was packed with thick black grease so i cleaned it all out using carb cleaner and removed all the grease and replaced it dry (no grease at all) is this correct? i also removed the outer ring (the bit that holds the ramp place in location) and refitted it into the bike without it, is this also correct to get a few more MPH?

Any help would be great
thanks

[Bear45-70]

Yes to both questions. Were any of the rollers flat spotted?

[deckstar]

yeah they were a little not massively but noticeable. When running the bike i only seem to get 25 - 30mph from it, does that sound about right for the model?

[Bear45-70]

Any flat spot means they are no longer rollers, but sliders and need to be replaced.

[Aeromatics]

i got an 85 aero 50 that hits 35 - 40 no problem.

[eliteguy50]

You should measure the belt while you have it open.

[avs92]

Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.

-Anthony

[martynkim]

Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.

-Anthony

Yes, it will reinstall without it.

[avs92]

Sorry to dig up an old-ish thread, but by ring that holds the ramp in place, are you referring to that back plate with three screws holding it on? In the service manual I have, it's called a face seal...are they the same? Will removing this help me get a few more mph? I have an 83 aero 50 btw.

-Anthony

Yes, it will reinstall without it.

Thanks man! I did that, and got the scooter up to 35 or so.