Carnage!

"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher) 04/30/2020 at 19:00 • Filed to: Two wheels broken

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I got the CVT cover off today. Total carnage inside. The belt (what’s left of it anyways) is wrapped tightly around the variator. This explains why the engine wouldn’t turn over, when I initially didn’t know what the hell had happened.

I ordered parts last night. Apparently Zuma 125s are somewhat notorious for snapping belts, so I ordered a Polini kevlar belt. Since I was going to be digging in, I splurged on a Molossi variator kit, clutch, and clutch bell. These should give me both better acceleration and too speed. I figured I ride it so much, it will be worth spending some extra shekels on it.

Quick update: took the variator off. Here’s what’s left of the belt.

Think I can reuse it?

vondon302 > shop-teacher 04/30/2020 at 19:15

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Wow that’s ugly.

Highlander-Datsuns are Forever > shop-teacher 04/30/2020 at 19:20

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This is how I imagine every CVT in a nissan or subaru.

RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars > shop-teacher 04/30/2020 at 19:28

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Ma lossi does good work! They make kits for Piaggio Apes as well! :D :P

shop-teacher > Highlander-Datsuns are Forever 04/30/2020 at 19:29

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Lol!

shop-teacher > vondon302 04/30/2020 at 19:29

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Yeah, it's bad. I'm glad I ordered the new variator and clutch.

vondon302 > shop-teacher 04/30/2020 at 19:55

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For sure and possible performance increases make that part selection a no brainer.

Happy  wrenching!

shop-teacher > vondon302 04/30/2020 at 21:34

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Thanks!

Got it all apart today. Now just waiting for parts :)

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shop-teacher > RallyDarkstrike - Fan of 2-cyl FIATs, Eastern Bloc & Kei cars 04/30/2020 at 21:34

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It was either them or Polini. The Polini stuff was out of stock, and I don't want to wait. So, Malossi it is :)