Reeds

[KDX 1009]

Many people have told me that putting after market reeds in your carb really increases performance. I have read many of your articles regarding fuel economy, however how much affect does aftermarket reeds have on fuel consumption? I already get what think is pretty average fuel consumption, 90km off road before switching to reserve. I don't think I would get much more on road. Firstly I know you guys always get questions on Fuel economy but for a 97 KDX 200 with full pro circuit pipe and silencer is this normal? And by how much ruffly would aftermarket reeds impact on this, power and fuel economy? Thanks

 

[outrgus]

what is the big concern with fuel milage(are you driving to work?), your milage seems nornal and the reed do make a improvment.

 

[KDX 1009]

my concern is that i do use it for road riding and going places is determined by my tank. Because i obviously have too premix fuel before i go anywhere. So how much of an impact on fuel consumption would reeds have?

 

[JasonWho]

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[cfr1970]

Jason's correct. Very few people know pre-post fuel consumption with a reed change. Mainly because it's a insignifigant amount, if any at all. You don't have a 20 gallon tank on your bike. What this means, if you lose 3mpg, you're only seeing a 7mile change over a tank of gas. I average 70-75 miles a tank.

By the way, I don't know the metric conversions...this side of the pond refuses to convert :confused:

 

[jaguar]

I get 90-100km before reserve and I've got a ProCircuit pipe and carbon fiber reeds. I didn't notice a change in fuel consumption from the reeds.

 

[andrew]

I have '96 model with FMF rev pipe and RAD valve. I get about 120 Km on a normal trail ride, but only 70-75 Km when I'm racing Pony Xpress.

I agree with everyone else, the difference in consumption will be bugger all.

Cheers,
Andrew

 

[CaNaDiAn,Eh?]

Does anyone know how much a good set of after market reeds can alter your bikes performance? I have also heard that by putting different reeds on you can gain a bit of power. Thanks for the help.