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General => In General... => Topic started by: gwcrim on April 22, 2009, 01:22:55 PM

Title: Name these reeds
Post by: gwcrim on April 22, 2009, 01:22:55 PM

I've never messed with reeds.  Any input on these two choices?  What are they?


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Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: Motorrad on April 22, 2009, 01:28:09 PM

left looks like standard Boysen Dual stage reeds..

Right looks like  Standard Boysen single stage reeds

I had a set of the standard Dual stage reeds in my 87 K5... worked like a charm... smoothed out the bottom end compared to stockers.. (worn out stockers)  and seemed to make more top end...

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: DoldGuy on April 22, 2009, 01:28:46 PM

The reeds on the left look like Boyessen dual stage reeds & the others a standard fiberglass reed.

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: cbxracer30 on April 22, 2009, 01:29:32 PM

If your going to run one of these sets I would run the 2 stage reeds on the left with the reed stops off of the right cage . Open the reed stops up as far as you can and them still go into the cylinder . this will give you the benefit of duel stage reeds without reed flutter

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: DoldGuy on April 22, 2009, 01:34:06 PM

OK, Motorad has a faster trigger finger.  :-o

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: KXcam22 on April 22, 2009, 01:54:11 PM

The bosysen dual-stage reed instructions say to leave out the reed stops entirely.  Mine are in my toolbox. Cam.

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: gwcrim on April 22, 2009, 02:20:44 PM

Would flutter only be an issue at top end?

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: DoldGuy on April 22, 2009, 03:43:23 PM

Yes, a light reed is good for bottom end, & stiff for top end as they are more resistant to flutter.

Title: Re: Name these reeds
Post by: gwcrim on April 22, 2009, 11:16:36 PM

So the dual stage reeds are the hot ticket then?  Since I don't do much WFO riding, I don't think I'll need the cage regardless.

Thanks guys for all the prompt help.

Now if I can just identify that shock........................... :mrgreen: