Boysen power reeds review

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strider80

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• Jun 14, 2004

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First ride with newly installed Boysen power reeds in my 2000 KDX 200. Bike has a FMF Gnarly desert pipe on it, otherwise stock. The bike definelty has more off-idle pull now, snappier out of corners. Motor is happier to lift the front wheel on demand. I left my jetting alone from before, seems to be okay. Maybe a bit richer? Top end power seems to be the same. Not too bad for a $25 mod.

 

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duke

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How much time did it take to install them?

Bill

 

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KAY DEE EXER

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It took me about 20mins to install a whole new reed cage so probably close to that.

 

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strider80

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KAY DEE EXER said:

It took me about 20mins to install a whole new reed cage so probably close to that.

Click to expand...

Same here, just be sure and pick up a reed block gasket from the dealer before hand, mine came apart upon dissassembly.

 

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canyncarvr

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• Jun 15, 2004

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Keep track of cage orientation when you put it back in. It does go in USD just fine! It doesn't work that way too well, but it does fit.

**edit**
The pic in the manual is wrong..but the text that 'splains it is correct.

Wolf only knows about it 'cuz I told him I did it! ;)

 

Last edited: Jun 15, 2004

Wolf

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yeah, what cc said! Don't ask how I know...

 

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dixie

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It should effect the pilot jet, you said a little rich go down one size and 1 1/2 turns on air screw. 48 is stock with pipe and air box mod 45, and with the new reeds 42 should be spot on.