So when you upgrade from a 150cc to the 190cc piston. Does that mean your variator is supposed to change to 190cc as well? Or do you still use a Polini Vespa s 150 speed variator? Or at least something the aquivalent of Polini's Maxi Highspeed.
You can use just about any variator, but -- if you want optimal performance -- you will need to customize your variator weights. First, you need to decide whether you want to optimize for maximum acceleration or for top speed. If for top speed, you'll want to install an upgeared final drive. Then, you can tune the variator weights. A simple digital tachometer is useful for quantifying the effects of different choices.
It's not a totally straightforward process; it requires experimentation.
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