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Everything you need to know about tension springs in a scooter

Alles wat je moet weten over trekveren in een scooter

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Introduction
KOrte explanation of CVT: That means that the transfer ratios constantly change. In the manual, automatic and DSG gearboxes, each gear has its own transmission ratio.


If you ever looked at the inside of a scooter transmission, you have probably seen a number of parts that you could not place immediately. One of those mysterious parts are the migration springs. Although they may seem small, pull springs play a crucial role in the proper functioning of the transmission of a scooter. In this blog article we will elaborate on what pull springs are, what they do and why they are so important for the smooth driving of your scooter.

What tensile springs?

Trek springs, also known as tension spring couplings, are feathers used in the transmission of a scooter to control the transfer ratio between the V-belt and the coupling. They are usually in the drive disc of the continuous variable transmission (CVT) that many scooters use.

How to work tensile springs?

To better understand how pull springs work, let's look at the functioning of a CVT in a scooter:

1. Poelie system: A CVT system consists of two pools: the drive disc on the motorcycle side and the driven disc on the back. The drive belt runs between these pools and connects them.

2. Change of diameter: the drive disc can change from diameter thanks to the presence of the Trekveer. When the Trek spring is installed, it is stretched in advance.

3. Centrifugal force: When the engine rotates and the scooter accelerates, the centrifugal force ensures that the tension spring stretches. This increases the diameter of the drive disc, so that the drive belt moves up on the pools. This results in a higher transmission ratio, so that the scooter can speed up faster.

4. Resilience: If the scooter reaches a lower speed, the Trekveer is pulled together again by the resilience. This makes the diameter of the drive disc smaller, and the drive belt is moved downwards on the pools, resulting in a lower transmission ratio. This makes driving at lower speeds and with slopes easier, where more torque is supplied for better pulling power.

Why tensile springs important?

Trek springs are crucial for the smooth functioning of the scooter for various reasons:

1. Optimization of the transfer ratio: By adjusting the transfer ratio to the speed and load of the engine, Trek springs ensure that the scooter can accelerate efficiently and drive smoothly at different speeds.

2. Fuel efficiency: thanks to the migratory springs, the scooter can work more efficiently at higher speeds, resulting in better fuel consumption and fewer emissions.

3. Improved performance: With well -functioning tensile springs, the scooter can deliver better acceleration and response, resulting in a more pleasant driving experience.

4. Reduction of wear: the correct transfer ratio also helps to prevent excessive wear on the engine and the drive belt, extending the lifespan of the scooter.

Conclusion

Trek springs are small but essential components in the transmission of a scooter. They play a vital role in arranging the transfer ratio and ensure that the scooter drives smoothly and efficiently at different speeds. A good understanding of the importance of migratory springs can help you to appreciate the maintenance of your scooter and to ensure that it stays in optimum condition, so that you can always enjoy a trouble -free and pleasant ride.