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Technical guides
Guides on choosing, maintaining and replacing brakes, chains, variator belts and control cables, written with the technical data of our brands. Guides are currently in Turkish.
What Else Should Be Replaced Along with the Variator Belt?
Since the variator cover is already open when the belt is replaced, the rollers, sliders, clutch shoes, clutch springs, clutch bell and pulleys should also be checked.
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How to Extend Variator Belt Life on Courier Scooters
On courier scooters, the belt wears faster because of frequent stop-and-go, long idling, heavy loads and heat.
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How to Replace a Variator Belt, Step by Step
Replacing a variator belt consists of opening the cover, holding the front variator with a holding tool and removing it, taking out the old belt, spreading the rear pulley halves to fit the new belt, and putting everything…
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Scooter Judders on Takeoff: Causes and Fixes
If a scooter judders or shakes on takeoff, the cause is usually the clutch: contaminated or glazed clutch shoes, a grooved or out-of-round clutch bell, or weak clutch springs.
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Noise Coming from the Variator: Causes
The type of noise from the variator gives a clue to its cause: ticking usually comes from worn rollers or a loose clutch spring, whistling or squealing from a slipping or glazed belt, and humming from a bearing.
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Scooter Losing Power and Top Speed: Is It the Belt?
If a scooter will not pull or its top speed has dropped, the belt may be the cause, but it is not the only one.
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What Causes Belt Slip?
A variator belt slips when the friction between it and the pulleys drops.
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Is Dust and Rubber Residue Inside the Variator Cover Normal?
A fine, black belt dust inside the variator cover is normal; the belt wears slightly as it runs and leaves this dust behind.
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Why Does a Variator Belt Crack or Glaze?
A variator belt cracks or glazes mostly because of excess heat and aging.
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What Are Variator Rollers, and What Does Their Weight Change?
Variator rollers slide outward inside the front pulley under centrifugal force, pushing the pulley halves together and enlarging the belt's working diameter; this changes the drive ratio.
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How Do the Clutch Springs and Torque Spring Affect the Variator Belt?
The clutch springs determine at what rpm the clutch shoes grip the clutch bell (the engagement rpm); the torque spring (contra spring) presses the rear pulley halves together and squeezes the belt.
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Does Pulley (Sheave) Wear Damage the Belt?
Yes.
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How to Service and Clean a Variator
Variator service consists of opening the cover and cleaning out the belt dust, degreasing the pulley faces, checking the belt, rollers, sliders, clutch and springs, and reassembling everything to the torque in the manual…
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Do a Performance Variator and Heavy Rollers Damage the Belt?
A performance variator, different roller weights and stiffer springs change the belt's operating conditions; the load and heat on the belt usually increase, and belt life can be shortened.
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How to Choose an ATV/UTV CVT Belt
The first rule when choosing an ATV/UTV belt is to pick the belt with the code and size that match the vehicle's model and year.
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How to Break In an ATV/UTV Belt
A new ATV/UTV belt is broken in during the first few miles under light load, varying the speed constantly and avoiding full throttle.
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Why Do ATV/UTV Belts Burn? Using Low Gear
ATV/UTV belts burn most often from staying in high gear during slow, loaded use.
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What to Do If Water Gets Into the ATV Belt Cover
If water gets into the ATV/UTV belt cover, the belt slips, overheats and can burn; first drain the water from the cover, then dry the belt and pulleys.
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How Maxi-Scooter Belts Differ
Because they carry more engine power and torque, maxi-scooter belts are generally wider, longer and more durable than small scooter belts.
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Where Are Bando Belts From? About Bando
Bando is a Japanese brand.
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Who Is the Distributor of Bando Scooter Belts in Turkey?
Velomoto is the distributor in Turkey of Bando scooter, maxi-scooter and ATV/UTV variator belts.
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How to Spot a Counterfeit or Poor-Quality Belt
A counterfeit or poor-quality belt usually gives itself away through its printing, packaging, size and price: faded or incorrect printing, inconsistent labels, a size that doesn't match the code, a rough surface and a price far below market are warning signs…
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Where to Buy Genuine Bando Belts
Genuine Bando belts are available from the authorized dealers of Velomoto, the distributor in Turkey.
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How to Store a Spare Belt: Shelf Life
A spare belt should be stored in a cool, dry, dark place away from ozone sources, in its box and lying flat.
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