DickO Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts: 426 Age: 66 Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka) Points: 1611 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: DR Pulley Sliders Mon Nov 21, 2011 6:18 pm | |
| Hi All, Didn't want to hijack the other thread so jumped over here. I have noticed on some previous slider discussions that the sliders had sometimes been combined for different results, ie, half 28g and half 22g, or something similiar. Does this work?? Also, does this not cause a "funny" or different wear pattern than normal? Reason for asking is that practically all those who have installed the sliders have had very good results so figured I'd give it a try. Thanks for any info. |
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts: 1763 Age: 61 Location: Winnipeg Canada Points: 2547 Registration date: 2010-05-02
 | Subject: Re: DR Pulley Sliders Mon Nov 21, 2011 7:54 pm | |
| The different slider masses all have one thing in common. They are all the same shape. As long as the different massed sliders are installed symmetrically around the inner drive plate, they should all wear at the same rate. If they weren't installed symmetrically, I would think you'd have some nasty vibrations and uneven wear. |
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masscoot Touring Scooter Rider


Number of posts: 300 Location: Central New England Points: 1366 Registration date: 2009-03-24
 | Subject: Re: DR Pulley Sliders Mon Nov 21, 2011 8:06 pm | |
| Dick, you will be very pleased with the results. I mix the 28g x 22g and what you eliminate is the mid-band lag between 35-45 mph. It is one smooth pull across the middle power band. Take-offs are a little more thrilling as well. You will sacrifice a little top end speed, but the mid-band performance out weighs any top end loss for me. As far as your concern about abnormal wear in the variator there is none. Some of us use dry lube, some do not your preference. |
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DaveR Maxi-Scooter Rider

Number of posts: 186 Age: 75 Location: Scottsbluff, Nebraska U.S.A Points: 1265 Registration date: 2009-02-19
 | Subject: Re: DR Pulley Sliders Tue Nov 22, 2011 9:22 pm | |
| Well, I received my 26g Dr Pully Sliders in the mail this morning, went golfing then came home and put the sliders in. I am very pleased with everything. Rode it about 20 miles round trip up to 90 indicated. Seems to pull about 500 rpm less as near as I can tell. Tomorrow is supposed to be near 60 degrees so we are planning a 125 mile trip will see if my gas mileage improves hopefully it will. I was down to about 43 mpg. Also miked all of the parts and were fine. Changed the final drive oil again since I had it down. It really wasn't all that bad. Will let you know how everything goes tomorrow mileage performance etc. Old Dave in Western Nebraska |
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DickO Silver Wing Rider


Number of posts: 426 Age: 66 Location: Harveyville, Kansas (SW of Topeka) Points: 1611 Registration date: 2008-12-23
 | Subject: Re: DR Pulley Sliders Tue Nov 22, 2011 10:12 pm | |
| Thanks for all the responses. I believe this is going to be my next major step. Was toying with the thought of mixing 26g and 22g or just go with the 26's. Will let you know. Thanks again. |
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bigbird Silver Wing Guru


Number of posts: 1763 Age: 61 Location: Winnipeg Canada Points: 2547 Registration date: 2010-05-02
 | Subject: Re: DR Pulley Sliders Wed Nov 23, 2011 6:19 am | |
| | DickO wrote: | | Thanks for all the responses. I believe this is going to be my next major step. Was toying with the thought of mixing 26g and 22g or just go with the 26's. Will let you know. Thanks again. |
Dick, I've got a set of 26gr in like new condition, about 60 miles on them. I'll be in the US in January. I could mail them to you if you're interested. $45 including shipping, which is $15 off the price from BuggypartsNW. Terry |
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