Removed the J-Costa Variator
Hi All, Lately my gas mileage has gone to a point that I needed to look at getting it back where it should be. So I removed the J-Costa Variator and reinstalled the stock Honda Variator and took it for a ride and just got back. What a difference the

J. Costa Variator Online
Hello, I am just trying to see if anyone can direct me to an online order site for the J. Costa so I can make the purchase. Of course, I would like to get it as close to $300.00 as possible or less even if I could find one used with new pins. I'd

Cool J. Costa variator video
Here is a really cool J. Costa variator video on youtube. I finally understand exactly what is going on now. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-QqHE0bNjw Thought you would all like this.

J. Costa: my install and impressions
I finally did the J. Costa thing. Very easy to do (thanks again to JeffR for his thorough pictorials). It took me less than an hour, and I worked slowly. I used my own variator holder that I made out of steel. I can definitely see how many owners get

where can i get a J Costa
I am trying to get a J Costa here in the Uk, but seem to be impossible..... I have tried to get one from scooter trap in USA and they are currently out of stock....need one asap bike is off the orad. Does anyone know of anyone else that i might try an

J Costa dealer
Now that Scootertrap is planning to close its doors, does anyone know of another dealer who may have J Costa replacement pins? If not I could try using sliders on the OEM variator if I can find a dealer. Thanks everyone.

J Costa Variator
I just wanted to say thanks to Jeff R and others for their insight into the J Costa variator. I purchased one from scootertrap. com and installed it over the weekend. I had used Dr. Pulley sliders last season and was impressed with them over stock. Bu

is the J Costa variator worth buying?
Is there a dramatic difference with it?

Problems with the J Costa Variator
Well, It looks like it is my turn to have problems with the J Costa variator. I had recently noticed a drastic drop in my gas mileage (to only 40 mpg), so I was concerned. Then, when I took my bike in for the 20,000 Mile service today they found scorin

Output of J Costa Variator
Okay, so I don’t read Italian but if I understand this chart correctly from the J Costa website, their variator increases the maximum horsepower from 42.6 to 48.0? And, the maximum torque at the rear wheel from 25.9 to 29.6? Is this correct?

Why J. Costa works so well
It dawned on me the other day why the J. Costa variator provides the tremendous rush of acceleration. While accelerating hard and watching my tach, I realized that the engine immediately climbs to 5500 rpm and holds there. As the Swing's speed increases

Where in europe can I get J Costa ?
Hello. Anybody know where in europe I can get J Costa variator for a 2002 FJS Silver Wing ? And belt, and variator tool ? Tried scootertrap, but they were out until mid June. Thanks Bob

J. Costa Variator
Just wondering if others have installed the J. Costa variator too. I installed mine over a year ago and it really improves the performance of the SWing. I think it is also a bit smoother and it sure does make the acceleration immediate as soon as you

J-Costa Pins - Diffrent weights?
I took the J-Costa out of my scooter a few months ago and went back to the stock roller set-up. The J-Costa pins and drive plate wore down and my gas milage went to crap. I was just wondering if anyone has tried a diffrent weight of pins in the J-Costa?

J Costa Install
I just bought my Swing about 6 weeks ago and yesterday i went for my first long ride about 250 miles. Every once in a while I would notice a little rubber burnt smell It is a 2002 with almost 7000 miles I am thinking it is the belt slapping . Everybody on