Slider vs roller variator weights

Mikestib1 · Post by **Mikestib1** » Mon Nov 14, 2016 8:22 pm

If I replace my roller weights with slider weights same gram weight will it improve acceleration and hill climbing? Buddy 170i is my main scooter and I live in the city hilly terrain. I'm sure someone has tried it. Thanks

DeeDee · Post by **DeeDee** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 2:15 am

I went 1 gram lighter when I installed sliders in my 170i. If you want better mid range and hill climbing, look into moving one stiffer on the clutch springs. Didn't feel the need to do it on my Buddy, but made a world of difference on my Yamaha C3.

Mikestib1 · Post by **Mikestib1** » Tue Nov 15, 2016 7:31 pm

I'm going to use 11g Koso sliders.

Mr Stiffy · Post by **Mr Stiffy** » Wed Nov 16, 2016 2:47 am

11g sliders
1500k spring
That should take care of the takeoff and hill climbing
If you want to have best of both worlds and add top end, get the dr pulley variator

Mikestib1 · Post by **Mikestib1** » Sun Nov 20, 2016 10:42 pm

I just bought a Cb1100 so ill do the sliders and the NCY exhaust. Not sure why the entire variator would need replacing plus I'm broke at the moment!

New2Scoots · Post by **New2Scoots** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 8:25 pm

Anyone know what the stock slider weights are on the 170I? I used to know because I put in Dr. Pulley weights of the same weight sometime last year or the year before. Can't remember the weight now & I can't find my old post mentioning it. Anyway I'm planning on going to a slightly heavier Dr. Pulley slider weight this time.

Mikestib1 · Post by **Mikestib1** » Sat Dec 17, 2016 9:19 pm

11 grams. I replaced mine with Dr,Pulley same weight for better acceleration and maintaining speed on hills. Top speed unaffected.

New2Scoots · Post by **New2Scoots** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 12:21 am

Thanks. Will try the 13 gram next. Maybe 12 if they make those.

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Slider vs roller variator weights

Slider vs roller variator weights

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Sliders

Stock roller weight