Round two of variator questions: Sorry, there are a bunch.
Alright, so the Variotop when closed all the way is approx. 15mm wider/taller than a stock variator? And people were saying they need to run a different belt because of this.
Question: If you were to run, say for example, the doppler spring, (which appears to allow for more play/depression if necessary since it mounts totally different than a stock spring) Would this (1)allow you to use a stock belt and still take advantage of the wider/taller variotop when closed all the way and (2) Still have room for the motor to variate without having the carb hit the underside of your frame? (due to the extra variation)
If not, and you do in fact need a different belt to effectively run a variotop to its full potential, what belts are people using? About how long they lasing for you?
How hard is it to adjust/change the rollers in a variotop, I know not as easy as a doppler or bidalot, but is it annoyingly time consuming?
Now with the doppler ER3: It sounds like the plates are prone to wear out rather quickly for everyday usage. How quick do they really wear out? is it like a weekly, monthly, or seasonal thing?
Does anyone know roughly how expensive the replacement plates are?
Is anyone out there using an er3 with clutch function? If so, you having good luck with it?
Bidalot: I have heard good things about these variators. However, it looks like you can’t get one with clutch function on it. Means you would want to use a clutch pulley. Some of the SF dudes were saying clutch pulleys were prone to fail/brake. Where and why are these failing or breaking? I’m sure they are right as they have experience with them. Seems that the clutch function still works the same whether it’s on the pulley or the variator.
Are there any clutch pulleys out there that still allow for the mounting of pedals? Or are you stuck using pegs?
Phew…...I thinks thats it for now. Any input would be awesome!!! Thanks.