RAD valve vs V-Force3 in '05 CR250R

[oldfrt613]

Well I finally broke down and installed the Boyeson RAD valve in my CR. I was really hesitant because the CR was running great, but you never know till you try. I have always found the RAD valve to be more responsive off the bottom than the Mototassinari ( V-Force ) valve - and the Mototassinari stronger on top. That does not seem to be the case with the new V-Force3. It worked better than the RAD valve everywhere. The old style V-Force valves I have used in the past do not have the contoured throat the new 3 does, I guess this accounts for the increased response off the bottom. If you looking at reed options on the '05-'06 I'd recommend you go with the V-Force 3

 

[ellandoh]

recommended for the 03 also. as a bonus with the 3rd gen vforce , you will not have to sit up nights wondering if you should adjust them for low, mid or top as they arent adjustable anymore ;)

 

[CR3999]

How about jetting? Did you have to richen up the jetting after install from stock?

 

[oldfrt613]

Couldn't tell you, I've never kept a bike stock. The stock jetting sucked anyhow.