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Maintenance & Technical => KX500 Original => Topic started by: kawdude on April 18, 2004, 02:11:46 PM

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: kawdude on April 18, 2004, 02:11:46 PM

All,
I need to replace the reeds in my bike and I'm wondering what is recommended.

I don't want to spend the money on Rad or Vforce assemblies.  I just want replacements for the stock ones.

Do any perform better than another?

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: Paul on April 18, 2004, 02:16:28 PM

Carbon Tech or Boysen Power reeds. The carbon fiber ones from Carbon tech will favor mid top end power and the ones from Boysen will favor the all around riders.

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: kawdude on April 18, 2004, 02:22:43 PM

Ok, Thanks!  Those were the ones that I was considering.  I noticed that those are "two stage" reeds.  Does that matter or will I need to change jetting after installing.

Is there a specific length of time that a reed lasts?

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: 99KX500twofast on April 18, 2004, 03:40:06 PM

While we are on the subject of reeds, I have a few questions. Is the RAD valve worth the money? Has anyone tried it with the Moose torque spacer or should I just use the Moose spacer and install FMF torque reeds. And yes you guys are awesome!!! just replaced the fork seals and bushings on my 99K5 with help for this site. Also finishing rebuild on my sons 99KX60 with info from this site (centering crankshaft etc) Keep up the excellent work.

Title: Re: Reed Valves?
Post by: Folke on April 18, 2004, 05:40:57 PM

Quote from: kawdude

All,
I need to replace the reeds in my bike and I'm wondering what is recommended.

I don't want to spend the money on Rad or Vforce assemblies.  I just want replacements for the stock ones.

Do any perform better than another?

Should you only change reeds  will recommend TDR-reeds this reeds is the best we have tryed, you can take reeds from CR 500 to KX 500 thats better.

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: kawdude on April 19, 2004, 05:13:48 AM

Thanks Folke!

When I replace these reeds do I need to loctite the screws in place?

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: Paul on April 19, 2004, 06:29:29 AM

Always, it's cheaper than the alternative ;)

Quote from: kawdude

Thanks Folke!

When I replace these reeds do I need to loctite the screws in place?

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: teamgreen500 on April 19, 2004, 08:50:38 AM

As Paul said. I use fresh stockers most of the time; However, the Carbon Techs are real "Snappy" if you've got a pipe and ANY engine work.

Manny

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: Rick on April 20, 2004, 08:56:00 AM

I like the Carbon Fiber units from Boysen.  Kinda spendy, but I like the snap.  I've tried a lot of different reeds, but like these the best.

Rick

Title: Reed Valves?
Post by: teamgreen500 on April 20, 2004, 04:01:49 PM

I rest my case!

Manny