A simple trick I learned long ago that is super simple but can tell you A LOT about your CVT.
GET, GY6, anything with a CVT
-Remove your drive face
-Take a Sharpie and color a nice fat line on the belt side
-Install drive face
-Go cruising untill you feel you have maxed out your CVT (top speed)
-Remove drive face and see how much marker is still visible.
The higher up is worn off the more of your Variator you used. The higher up you GET the more speed you GET.
What is the highest it should go? no matter what combo of weights I use I cant seem to make it up that high.
What belt are you using? The Gates belts are shorter than most, and even if it’s completely bottomed out on the clutch end, they’re not long enough to max out on the drive face. I’ve tried a bunch of belt brands, and I like the Kitaco. Especially if you’re running an aftermarket variator and drive face with a larger diameter.
I have the stock belt right now only have about 500 miles on her right now.
Cool trick.
