How do I tell what reeds I have?
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How do I tell what reeds I have?
Just got the bike apart a bit to clean my Kips. Are the stock reeds plastic? Mine look to be plastic.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
I think most of them look plastic, a kinda pale yellow (used to be white)
I think most aftermarket reeds are 2 stage and consist of one large reed with holes in it and smaller reeds to cover those holes
any chance you could snap a picture of them ?
either way though, they are a wear item that need to be replaced periodically and if the prices in oz are close to those in the states a new set of reeds shouldn't break the bank
I think most aftermarket reeds are 2 stage and consist of one large reed with holes in it and smaller reeds to cover those holes
any chance you could snap a picture of them ?
either way though, they are a wear item that need to be replaced periodically and if the prices in oz are close to those in the states a new set of reeds shouldn't break the bank
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
From looking at pics they are stock but in good condition and still have the metal stops on them. I cant get pics on here for some reason. But looking at photos of Bosyen ones I can see the difference. So should I go for normal Bosyen ones or the carbon ones?diymirage wrote:I think most of them look plastic, a kinda pale yellow (used to be white)
I think most aftermarket reeds are 2 stage and consist of one large reed with holes in it and smaller reeds to cover those holes
any chance you could snap a picture of them ?
either way though, they are a wear item that need to be replaced periodically and if the prices in oz are close to those in the states a new set of reeds shouldn't break the bank
By the way, New Zealand is not in Australia.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
Just buy the "regular" Boyseen reeds, carbon doesn't matter...on a KDX.
newbbewb wrote:^what he said.
*side note...I'm drunk, so try to read what I'm trying to say, instead of what I actually typemasterblaster wrote:Man 6 riders you rock.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
robkdx wrote:diymirage wrote: By the way, New Zealand is not in Australia.
at least I didn't say Oakland in in California
newbbewb wrote:DIYmirage has it right.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
You want the boyesen 607 power reeds.
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Re: How do I tell what reeds I have?
So the carbon ones are no better then? I will probably get the 607s.Julien D wrote:You want the boyesen 607 power reeds.