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What Reed set up have I got?

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gus:

--- Quote from: cobrasvt on July 12, 2008, 03:22:08 AM ---This reed are for the boyesen RAD block I think.Check your email I can't send PM.I have a deal for you :wink:

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Hi cobrasvt.

I have replied to your PM and E-mail.

Thanks, Gus.

dsrtrider:
Gus

I took a quick measurement and 19inch is around 25 inches with a tire

super tall means your bike is built for speed.  lower gearing like stock 14/47 is for track riding.   the small the rear or the larger the front gives you tall gearing and the opposite for low gearing

not sure what you are looking for in gearing.  you said "to get it closer".   closer to what?  there are websites and charts that show you the gear ratios for all the combinations of front and rear.  you can find the ratio for your current setup and find alternative setups for the same or you can find ratio for stock and find other combinations closer to that.

cobrasvt:
Why 4 holes and not 3 on reed ??The pro-45 I have have just 3 hole and fit on1988-2004 on boyesen web site??Not sure they fit to your cage

gus:

--- Quote from: dsrtrider on July 12, 2008, 06:44:59 AM ---Gus

I took a quick measurement and 19inch is around 25 inches with a tire

super tall means your bike is built for speed.  lower gearing like stock 14/47 is for track riding.   the small the rear or the larger the front gives you tall gearing and the opposite for low gearing

not sure what you are looking for in gearing.  you said "to get it closer".   closer to what?  there are websites and charts that show you the gear ratios for all the combinations of front and rear.  you can find the ratio for your current setup and find alternative setups for the same or you can find ratio for stock and find other combinations closer to that.

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I guess it's because I'm used to my road bikes and not sure how the KX is supposed to perform.

My mate clocks me at around 100-110mph on the road.  Is this a good speed or is it me used to going faster?


--- Quote ---Why 4 holes and not 3 on reed ??The pro-45 I have have just 3 hole and fit on1988-2004 on boyesen web site??Not sure they fit to your cage
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I don't know!!  I've e-mailed Boyesen to ask them for the part number to fit a stock cage.

I might have to phone them on Monday.

If all Boyesen reeds are three screw set up I still don't know what i've got.

Somebody must know the Boyesden Part Number for a set of reeds to fit a stock 500.

gus:
I have just spoken to a very helpful lady at Boyesen.

She told me for a stock cage I can use:

Power Reeds Part #615

or

Pro Series Reeds Part # PRO-45

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