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Variator upgrade results
Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2020 11:59 pm
by bbowling
2021 ADV150
260lbs rider
Ban jing variator with 12g weights
9500 rpm @ 68mph
Have a variator tunning kit coming in on Friday, will update soon.
Next upgrades on the way:
164cc big bore cylinder kit
32mm throttle body
170cc fuel injector
32mm manifold
Future upgrades:
164cc head upgrades
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:23 am
by Conelite
Check out the DCR cam that Scooter SwapShop just developed. Brandon over there just Dyno tested it on a stock ADV.
BTW, whats the ultimate goal for this bike? Just crazy acceleration?
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:30 am
by properperson
did you find that the bike "revs like crazy" after fitting the 12g weights, compared to standard ?
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 1:12 pm
by Yorkie150
is it worth it? The expense and time just to achieve a few extra MPH ?
Would it not be a better investment putting the cash into a larger motorcycle / scooter ?
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:33 pm
by bbowling
Conelite wrote:Check out the DCR cam that Scooter SwapShop just developed. Brandon over there just Dyno tested it on a stock ADV.
BTW, whats the ultimate goal for this bike? Just crazy acceleration?
Goal is just fun and keeping up with traffic. It's been a fun bike to ride. Light and handles well.
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:35 pm
by bbowling
properperson wrote:did you find that the bike "revs like crazy" after fitting the 12g weights, compared to standard ?
Strange thing is it felt almost the same all around. It did hold 55mph at a lower rpm. Acceleration is about the same. Thinking about going down to 10grams to check.
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:39 pm
by bbowling
Yorkie150 wrote:is it worth it? The expense and time just to achieve a few extra MPH ?
Would it not be a better investment putting the cash into a larger motorcycle / scooter ?
Depends. I love the feel and look of the bike. Cruisers are just heavy. Sport bikes feel uncomfortable. Financially it makes sense to just get a Burgman or some other scooter, but where is the adventure in that. I like working on things.
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:41 pm
by bbowling
Forgot to mention:
I have a upgraded intake and exhaust currently a well.
Re: Variator upgrade results
Posted: Wed Nov 04, 2020 9:44 pm
by Conelite
I can get behind that... Please keep us posted. Im so interested in how this turns out...
FYI i would look into gearing. ADV have horrible gear ratios... If 13-17 models can do almost 80 with very basic bolt ons, I cant wait to see what you do on the ADV. lol
Any pics of Intake? Curious what u run.