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by ddw350
Thu Apr 16, 2015 8:19 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Any clue on variator roller weight on 82 Express NX50?
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Re: any clue on variator roller weight on 82 express nx50?

I actually took 2 of the rollers out and it ran much much better,and still got to 30 mph! I ordered new rollers that are 8 gram [they were much cheaper for some reason] and maybe with new rollers and some tweaking, I'll be good. 30 is about it for it. I got 35 downhill, but was scared of over revvin...
by ddw350
Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:57 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Any clue on variator roller weight on 82 Express NX50?
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Re: any clue on variator roller weight on 82 express nx50?

hmmm,i thought they felt pretty heavy? wonder what the thought process was of such heavy rollers in such a low power machine? well,ill see what i can come up with as far as new ones,maybe ill try some 8's or so and see what happens..thanks for the info!
by ddw350
Tue Apr 14, 2015 11:57 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Any clue on variator roller weight on 82 Express NX50?
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Re: any clue on variator roller weight on 82 express nx50?

hmmm,looks like it just gives outside dimensions of the rollers and a service limit with them,no mention of weight. thats a great site though,im saving the page for future reference! thanks
by ddw350
Tue Apr 14, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: Any clue on variator roller weight on 82 Express NX50?
Replies: 7
Views: 3604

Any clue on variator roller weight on 82 Express NX50?

Doing some minor upgrades and some maintenance on my '81 Express nx50. I've done a center spring replacement/upgrade to blue polini...and a belt. Also fixed kickstarter. Rollers are 34 years old and I was thinking of upgrading them as well. Saw some minor flatspots after close investigation. I don't...
by ddw350
Tue Apr 07, 2015 12:52 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: yellow dio malossi spring question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1792

Re: yellow dio malossi spring question...

im starting to gather thats its kinda a one size fits most deal...and yes for 12 dollars or so no big loss really..im gonna do some more research this eve and order something even if its wrong! haha thanks for your input!
by ddw350
Mon Apr 06, 2015 10:31 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: yellow dio malossi spring question...
Replies: 2
Views: 1792

yellow dio malossi spring question...

so some of you have probably read im trying to fix my "lack of low end" problems that have come on recently on my 81 nx50 express sr...variator rollers look good with basically no flat spots[just a tiny amount of glazing where they seem to sit]... i can pull the driven pulley apart with my...
by ddw350
Sun Mar 22, 2015 6:58 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"
Replies: 7
Views: 3978

Re: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"

and where can i find a yellow dio malossi spring? i seperated the driven pulley this eve with just my hands,and it just kinda stayed there,didnt return like i though it would...
by ddw350
Wed Mar 18, 2015 6:23 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express
Replies: 3
Views: 1664

Re: parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express

yea,ill def check it out thanks!
by ddw350
Tue Mar 17, 2015 8:41 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express
Replies: 3
Views: 1664

Re: parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express

only thing i seem to find is ebay items,that are prob worse off than what i have!
by ddw350
Mon Mar 16, 2015 10:36 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express
Replies: 3
Views: 1664

parts for clutch rebuild.. nx 50 express

so im finally getting around to tearing apart the 81 express nx 50. had a post about ZERO low end, other day i had to give a boost with my feet!! so my problem had def gotten worse over time. as i start this project,where is a good source for clutch parts for this machine. i did obtain a new belt th...
by ddw350
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:51 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"
Replies: 7
Views: 3978

Re: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"

hmmm that sounds exactly what mine is doing..up shifting way to fast! when i get time ill take it off and look for the tutorial.ill also get the correct belt for the machine when i do this instead of my "quick auto zone grab a belt and throw on" method i did....the machine def got worse th...
by ddw350
Sat Feb 28, 2015 1:53 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"
Replies: 7
Views: 3978

Re: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"

sorry guys,i was a little lacking on info..its a nx50 scooter. belt drive. i went to a shorter belt,but to no avail...thats the ol golf cart trick for more low end,but didnt work well on the scooter.overall it runs great,does a whopping 30mph! almost..
by ddw350
Fri Feb 27, 2015 8:21 pm
Forum: Technical Help
Topic: 1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"
Replies: 7
Views: 3978

1981 express 50 stuck in "high gear"

so ive done some searching and really havent came up with much...my 81 express 50 has NO low end..guess the belt is not sliding down into the groove? really hard to take off from a stop.i know its freezing cold here but its a good time to get started for spring! i havent really tore anything apart y...
by ddw350
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new scooter laws in MD??
Replies: 4
Views: 3196

new scooter laws in MD??

so due to all the kids,homeless,vagrants,hoods,double and triple riders..Maryland has put a new law in effect starting oct 1st.ALL scooter and mopeds will need registered,helmets worn,and minimal insurance. all of which i have no problem with.BUT you need a title to register.christ,the express is 31...
by ddw350
Thu Jul 19, 2012 7:28 pm
Forum: General Chit-Chat
Topic: anyone know of a vespa club in existence..??
Replies: 6
Views: 3324

Re: anyone know of a vespa club in existence..??

thats a serious club!