Mixed Roller Weights ?

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Mixed Roller Weights ?

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Are there any merits to mixing roller weights ? I have a new stock set for my Aero 50 and a little heavier set that are in good shape. I've seemed to have loss some pick-up and top end with the stock set... Will mixing them give the best of both worlds ? I've read that they need to be mixed 3 and 3.. Advice much appreciated, I'm a newbie to all this..
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I have mixed weights when I didn't have the "right" amount of weight. I have done 3 and 3, 4 and 2, and 5 and 1. I have also drilled weights with a step drill to lighten them.

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By the sound of your question I wonder if you really want less rpm? Unless you step up your contra spring heavier weights will slow down the engine.
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elitedio wrote:I have mixed weights when I didn't have the "right" amount of weight. I have done 3 and 3, 4 and 2, and 5 and 1. I have also drilled weights with a step drill to lighten them.

I should add:

By the sound of your question I wonder if you really want less rpm? Unless you step up your contra spring heavier weights will slow down the engine.
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Going to try the 3 and 3 this weekend as I need to change out the drive belt so two birds with one stone as they say.... Is there a right and wrong way to install roller weights ?...Flat side to the right or left ? Thanks for the help !
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Bear is correct for once. hehe

Just kidding bear :ndance:

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Big AL wrote:Going to try the 3 and 3 this weekend as I need to change out the drive belt so two birds with one stone as they say.... Is there a right and wrong way to install roller weights ?...Flat side to the right or left ? Thanks for the help !
Flat side? Please elaborate.
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My weights both stock and ones that were in it have a flat metal side on one end and a side that is slightly indented a little on the other.. Not sure if they go in flat side to the right or left when I'm holding the variator ? Any one with any thoughts ??
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either way is fine as long as they roll :D
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