How long do the original stock reeds usually last?

[Jackpiner57]

Just wondering about how long the stock original set of reeds last. :think:

 

[CaptainObvious]

Until they're worn out!

It depends but they should be good for 50 to 100 hours.

 

[Jackpiner57]

Thanks RV6junkie, I am going to check them on Sat., but I think I'll order some new ones tonight. I'll need them if not now, then soon.

 

[canyncarvr]

'Until they're worn out!'

Ha!

That's exactly right! (Well, my 'imo' anyway.)

'Checking' them may tell you if they're bad, but probably won't tell you they're ok.

Probably a good thing to have on your 'preventive maintenance' chart in the 'annual' column.

 

[Brian]

on my 97 200, I put a new set in in 02, but the stock ones were perfect, not frayed, chipped, cracked, etc. I saved them incase the Boyesens ever wore out.

 

[CaptainObvious]

They don't have to be cracked or frayed to be worn out. There is a service limit to them but its damn near impossible to measure them accurately. It's much easier to replace them during the winter teardown.

 

[dixie]

If you are not sure they are bad, just flip them over. There should be a big end provement in the botton end the boysen in time will do the samething, I turn mine over ever year and have had no problems for 8 years. Maybe I'll replace them one day as of now kept riding.

 

[Jackpiner57]

Thanks for the responses. I didn't get a chance to check them before the turkey run on sunday. The bike ran great though and took a 96 mile beating in the eastern woods. I think the bike feels a lot better than I do! I think I'll just leave the reeds alone for now. I'll check them this winter.