Question about reeds
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Question about reeds
My bike is a 2005. Do you think it is time to replace the reeds. They are stock.
Which is the best reeds to get and why?
Which is the best reeds to get and why?
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other choice: DFIII or DFII, much more $ and supposedly a little better than the Boyesen 607. (but for 30 bux Boyesen, are a hell of a deal)
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I read both replies above as a 'Yes.'allinson wrote:Are the Boyesen 607 better than stock? Should I change mine out, being three years old?
Thanks for your responses.
While I'm sure there is an 'average' reed life, that number means pretty much nothing. So...it's 0º today and 100ºs tomorrow. The average being 50º relates to which day how exactly?
It doesn't.
Reeds should be changed before they fail. You don't want your piston chewing on fiberglass, right? Chewing on carbon fiber is worse...if'n you end up with summ'a them.
That you can look at your reeds and see no apparent failure or impending doom means nothing.
'Best' is in the eye of the beholder. The Boyesen power reeds mentioned have satisfied a lot of folks, they would suit you fine.
Why are they better? Crisper response for one (now...tell me you didn't see THAT coming!). Boyesen advertises their 2-stage reeds as being one'a those better all around things..on both ends of the RPM spectrum.
I haven't priced OEM reeds in awhile..but I'd bet they cost considerably more than Boyesen 607s. Check with BikeBandit or RonAyers for current prices.
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If you're convinced that the loss of bottom is from the power reeds, try raising the needle (drop the clip) a notch or two, it might help. You've got a bit more air flow at lower throttle openings now.allinson wrote:I bought the Boyesen Pro Series dual stag reeds. I really like the response. Made the bike a bit more snappy. I think that I lost some on the bottom end. I seems that I have to keep er reved a bit more.