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- jfrost2
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- PasadenaSue
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Any reason not to buy this variator? Kaos said that 115mm should fit. It's about 60% of the price of a Dr. Pulley. Comments?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performa ... 2370wt_892
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performa ... 2370wt_892
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It might only be an upgrade to questionably cast stock variators. The stock PGO variator is likely just as good as that one if not better (although not as shiny). There's no manufacturing company on it, so I'd be wary.PasadenaSue wrote:Any reason not to buy this variator? Kaos said that 115mm should fit. It's about 60% of the price of a Dr. Pulley. Comments?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Performa ... 2370wt_892
Short answer, unless you feel like taking a gamble (which could pay off) I'd skip it.
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- PasadenaSue
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So I'm torn and looking for opinions on which way to go to upgrade my Buddy. I can get the Dr. Pulley performance package from buggypartsnw (http://www.buggypartsnw.com/home?page=s ... gory_id=12) and add a kevlar belt, 1500 RPM clutch springs, and shop for a clutch elsewhere, or buy the super transmission set from ScooterWorks: http://www.scooterworks.com/NCY_Super_T ... _P6692.cfm and basically call it done.
LMC, I know you have an opinion on the super transmission kit (I read your post). Opinions? Comments? Suggestions?
I only have 5,500 on my Buddy and it performs fine stock. However, I would like a little higher top end. The transmission is starting to act up a little (probably needs a cleaning and the rollers replaced). If I am going to get in there to clean it, I may as well upgrade at the same time.
LMC, I know you have an opinion on the super transmission kit (I read your post). Opinions? Comments? Suggestions?
I only have 5,500 on my Buddy and it performs fine stock. However, I would like a little higher top end. The transmission is starting to act up a little (probably needs a cleaning and the rollers replaced). If I am going to get in there to clean it, I may as well upgrade at the same time.
- Tocsik
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Hey, I'm looking at this CDI/coil that has been recommended but it has the following in the description:PasadenaSue wrote:CDI/Coil now cheaper on eBay - $29.99 plus free shipping. That's a good price. There are two sales going on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Racing-C ... 1880wt_792
Fit to Honda GY6 125 150cc scooter engine and China Cloned GY6 152 QMI 157QMJ
will not fit to ( will burn out) 1P52QMI / P152QMI 1P57QMJ / P157QMJ
you can check the engine number
make sure the engine model
also not for scooter model year after 2007 (include)
the CDI size 38mm*22mm*64mm
if your CDI bigger than this size also not for your scooter.
Is this OK for a 2008 International 150?
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I used that same coil and CDI in my '08 Buddy 125 for a long time with no issues, you'll be fine.Tocsik wrote:Hey, I'm looking at this CDI/coil that has been recommended but it has the following in the description:PasadenaSue wrote:CDI/Coil now cheaper on eBay - $29.99 plus free shipping. That's a good price. There are two sales going on.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Racing-C ... 1880wt_792
Fit to Honda GY6 125 150cc scooter engine and China Cloned GY6 152 QMI 157QMJ
will not fit to ( will burn out) 1P52QMI / P152QMI 1P57QMJ / P157QMJ
you can check the engine number
make sure the engine model
also not for scooter model year after 2007 (include)
the CDI size 38mm*22mm*64mm
if your CDI bigger than this size also not for your scooter.
Is this OK for a 2008 International 150?
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- Tocsik
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Re: Big Bore Kit $119 tomorrow only
Gosh, thanks. I've never heard of them.monamibuddy wrote:http://www.scooterworks.com/
Pardon the return sarcasm (only meant in good fun) but it doesn't answer my question.
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Re: Big Bore Kit $119 tomorrow only
Tocsik,Tocsik wrote:Gosh, thanks. I've never heard of them.monamibuddy wrote:http://www.scooterworks.com/
Pardon the return sarcasm (only meant in good fun) but it doesn't answer my question.
Got the sarcasm. Big fan. The link was actually to their site with the massive banner ad re: the big bore kit for $119, today only.