CVT...How does it work? Is that whats in the KMZ-150?

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Go to the kids quads forums and go into the topic "on going problems w/ clutch or roller weights?" On the 2nd page smb05 has a link to how it works.

 

O.K. I read that thread and a few others, I think I'm starting to get it. It's a little better than the old centrifugal clutch like we used to have on those cheap go karts and mini bikes. The weights roll out to govern the "shifting". So we don't get a linear curve on acceleration like a centrifugal. So in other words I can be cruising along at 25 mph while the motor is at say, half throttle. However; it sounds like folks have to play different sized weights to get the "shifting" to happen when they would like for their particular style of riding. Am I making any sense at all? Do I have the right general idea here?

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did you know that all saturns to date , the 07 nissan maxima, and the 07 lexus suv's will be using the cvt transmissions.

 

The CVT is a much better way to transfer power than a centrifical clutch and is even a improvement on the Salsbury Torque converter used on snowmobiles and early minibikes. I have found the CVT on both my 150 Jetmoto and Yamoto to work very well. Top speed is in the low 30's but it gets there with out too much fuss. And will climb most any hill you are brave enough to try. Traction seems to be the limiting factor. I would say that the majority of owners will be happy with the stock CVT until they are searching for more power. Then changing the weights will only be part of the modifications needed..

 

I just acquired a Falcon 150. The CVT feels different, that is for sure. But I would like it to start engaging earlier. It feels like it is revving more than it should to just begin moving.

-Mike in AZ