Sliders installed (whew) By Ernie (Read 644 times)

[Ernie]

That was the worst filthy greasy dirty nasty mess I have seen in a long time. I cleaned, cleaned, cleaned and cleaned until you could eat out of it. I lubed the tubular shaft in the middle lightly with white lithium grease and changed to a new drive belt. (had a Gates 856-23 in it already) Then I put the whole mess back together.

I wasn't able to ride it but it starts and once the belt seated itself, the back wheel stopped turning at idle. It has much less vibration and it seems to rev faster if that's possible.

It's supposed to snow tomorrow but I'll let y'all know how the test ride goes.

Thanks for everyone's help. This board is AWESOME! ;D ;D ;D

Ernie

[richardthescooter3]

Good Job Ernie:)

[damin69]

Great Job Ernie..... ;D

[Ernie]

First test ride in 39 degree weather today left me with mixed feelings. It obviously needs to break in a bit so everything is properly seated but it did seem to have more zip. It felt kind of clunky but I'm sure that was due in part to the cold weather and the need for some break in miles.

On a positive note, I drove it all the way to the gas station and it got me back home without incident. It was screaming up a long hill to my house, still picking up speed when I reached the top.

I think I done good! Time will tell.

Ernie

[richardthescooter3]

Ernie, how did you get the bolts off the variator? (special tool?)

[Ernie]

I used a breaker bar for the big retainer nut. Mark the threads first with a black sharpie.

I used a 1/4" drive socket wrench on the 4 variator rear cover bolts.

Ohhh and if you have trouble getting the belt to slacken up enough to start the big nut back on the shaft, squeeze the clutch pully open to allow the belt to drop and slacken itself.

[richardthescooter3]

thanks ernie:)