Thrilled you like the CVT, however I average about 3 calls a week about CVT drive issues. Many are in the process of converting to auto clutch, just tired of CVT problems. Problems include broken shafts[both front & rear], extreme poor take off, CVT not reaching final ratio at WOT, and pedal starting the NE-r. Unlike the Ambassador II the NE-r doesn't have a mounting plate to maintain the distance from the crankshaft and rear drive clutch and is very difficult to keep adjusted correctly. Another issues with the NE-r is in order to pedal start the front belt must be slightly tight in order to start motor, and this limits the front CVT drive to fully open at higher RPMs. Sadly I have worked on many Ambassador II and NE-r models and just happy I don't own one.
Have fun,