What the hell is a variator? This is a variator

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 08/29/2018 at 23:27 • Filed to: None

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I got a “variator holder tool” which I imagine will come in handy, though I have no idea what it does. Everyone says you must have this.

Yes, I will be watching many, many videos before I do this. The variator swap is supposed to be easy.

I also got a “clutch holder tool.” The upgraded clutch and drive belt should be in another box.

In researching this, I have learned that the primary performance upgrades are variator (got it), exhaust (did it), suspension (ordered), clutch and drive belt (ordered), and of course, cylinder kit, which is here.

I am waiting on a carburetor jet kit that I am sure I am going to need for this.

I have been doing a lot of reading and research, and Piaggio/Vespa have a fascinating history. The introduction of the modern Vespa in 1996, and particularly the introduction of the LEADER engine in 2000 saved the comapny. Piaggio claims that out side of the U.S., their products have the highest number of registrations in almost every country in the world.

I am really enjoying learning more about this machine, and plan to be well prepared before I dive in.

Thanks for being patient. I know I am babbling on about this project. I apologize.

wafflesnfalafel > ImmoralMinority 08/29/2018 at 23:43

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I f God intended us to change our Variator, He would have made us with a Variator Holder Tool.   (I have no idea...good luck)

Future Heap Owner > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 00:46

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You rambling about a project is still pretty solid Oppo. Feel no need to restrain yourself.

pip bip - choose Corrour > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 04:02

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looks like a big round shiny thing to me

:P

Chinny Raccoon > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 04:34

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Variators are fun, until they go fffdooing. 

Cé hé sin > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 04:47

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It’s a thing that variates, aka a CVT.

Darkbrador > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 07:45

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I t’s basically a CVT.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 09:35

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UserNotFound > ImmoralMinority 08/30/2018 at 14:01

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Every Baja SAE person who sees this post is feeling equally nostalgic and pedantic right now.