What variator for 1999 elite S

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What variator for 1999 elite S

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Looking to upgrade and gain some speed. Anyone got a recommendation? Looks like they start at $30 and go to $100 or so.
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Polini or Polini for Ruckus both worth the pain if you have the clams and care to carve. Stock used Ruck vario almost as good. Get the SEF ramp plate unless you buy Polini, which uses its own bespoke design.
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Re: What variator for 1999 elite S

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Wheelman-111 wrote:Greetings:

Polini or Polini for Ruckus both worth the pain if you have the clams and care to carve. Stock used Ruck vario almost as good. Get the SEF ramp plate unless you buy Polini, which uses its own bespoke design.
you gotta get an SEF ramp plate made for the ruckus though correct? I tried putting my elite SEF on my ruckus and it ddin't fit.
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Re: What variator for 1999 elite S

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Right, forgot about crank diam difference. Scooterwerx fabricated a washer to press on the 16/Ruck plate once. Polini once did make a small-diameter plate for its Aero/SE products, but may be scarce now. May be hard to get another brand plate to fit Polini casting.
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Re: What variator for 1999 elite S

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Thanx guys, i just picked up the last 5 daytona #2 ramps, i have a rare #6 that was used in my nb 50 aero, i love old school parts :smile:
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The last 5 in existence? Great Scott, Marty!
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XX Yamaha YSR50
92 Yamaha Jog -> Stock.
05 Kymco Super 9-> My cruiser
xx Honda Gyro -> Man I gotta fix that.
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I really am just looking for a bolt on part. Are the $36 ebay ones any good?
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im running the cheap koso variator and ramp i think it works great
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