exceptional product, respect to everyone that designed this variator...
Currently running 6 x 6gram weights on my hobbit setup: 60cc shocko kit, proma circuit, 15.15sha, dual stage reeds, stock clutch bell w/ stiffy springs, rebuilt rear pulley + stock contra w/ 1800 treat belt.
Zippy in stop and go, smooth torque everywhere you need it, and then cruise control to ~50 once you get rolling. Absolutely no bucking or downshifting weirdness if your belt is tensioned properly, even with starter shoes installed. key word here is smooth. Also, variator is noticeably cooler to the touch when compared to stock due to the heat sink tech.
Yes you will have to file the included guides to get the ramp plate action just right. You don't need to file much, only until the ramp falls out out by itself when you turn it upside-down. Use a light film of grease on your weights + ramp guides during install... then hold onto your butts..!
bravo treats, well done (again)
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BEST VARI IVE EVER USED
May 26, 2022
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JBOT from El Cerrito, CA United States
The 30-38 ramp really shines on high rev setups. 9k+. You shift very fast from takeoff to 1/2, Better hold on, Lifted my very heavy extended hobbit with a medium ported DR. You DO NOT need a very strong spring for the contra, the system is designed for a weak spring. Ripped with this vari and a stock modded pulley with a non-wore out stock spring. This plate helps shift resistance up top. The 38 deg slows your top shift to stop you from dropping out of the band. Perfect for race gears. This was a joy to help design. The launch is unequaled with zero wasteful overrev. Lighter rollers like 12-13grams are great cuz you can use the throttle as a rev control. WOT will keep bringing you back to top rpm anywhere in the shift range, while partial throttle can drop revs very low for cruising more quiet-like. Paired with the new rear pulley and the less steep extreme bell at 15deg it is extremely easy on the belt, barely wearing it at all. Designed for the 1800treats belt, no Bx plz