Hi all. I've been reading up on reed valves since I'm going to replace mine soon. This is for a '92 WR200 that has the original reeds in it. From what I have read here it sounds like a dual stage reed would be good for me, need a little more power on the low end. I see Boyesen makes a 'power reed', 'super stock' and a few others. Which one is a dual stage, each catalog and web site that I go to says different things about them. Chaparrel says the 'super stock' is a dual stage but denniskirk says its a single. DK says the 'power reed' is a dual stage, which one should I get?
Which Boyesen Reed?
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Thanks for the info. I don't have the stock pipe, the bike came with FMF Fatty pipe and a DG Type II silencer. The bike has plenty of power for climbing hills at low rpm but I have trouble getting the front end in the air for jumps, clearing puddles, logs, etc. The front comes up easily when revving high but at low rpm the throttle response is slow. I'm still trying to get the jetting right, it seems to be too rich. Did you notice any difference with the power reed compared to stock?
if you have some extra cash i would buy a carbon fiber reed over a dual stage plastic one anyday.. they are a lot more sensative then the dual stage... there's a small noticable gain... my guess is if your current reeds arn't mating to the reed cairage then you'll notice a ton when going to dual stage. also i would recomend checking the cables on the PV (powervalve) after time they stretch and you start losing power without even noticing it...
if it was me i would:
1.) get 1 size bigger pilot jet (balance out the main)
2.) get carbon fiber reeds (I.E the boyesen rad valve reed, or V-force 3's)
3.) add 1 tooth to the rear sprocket
that should help liven it up even more...
if it was me i would:
1.) get 1 size bigger pilot jet (balance out the main)
2.) get carbon fiber reeds (I.E the boyesen rad valve reed, or V-force 3's)
3.) add 1 tooth to the rear sprocket
that should help liven it up even more...
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Boyesen Power Reeds run very well in my bike.
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MX86 - I checked the PV adjustment and it is OK. I went with 1 tooth smaller front sprocket and it made things better. Bigger pilot? I was thinking about a smaller pilot. So far I have dropped the needle as far as it will go, went with a 190 main (stock is supposed to be 200, the bike came with a 210). I'm not fouling plugs but they come out black and sooty. I ride mainly in an old coal mining area, lots of rocky hills, woods and water holes so I'm usually 3/4 throttle or less. Occasionly I get to open it up in clear areas.
Kawicam - thanks for your input.
Kawicam - thanks for your input.
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MX86 said:
A bigger pilot jet will flow more GAS not AIR.
http://roadstarclinic.com/content/view/56/96/ looking some stuff up on carb operation.
I've got 2-stage reeds on my CR250. The power is strong and smooth, almost 4-stroke like. The engine has a strong low end and is very resitant to bogging. I can climb hills a gear higher than anybody else on 2-strokes. The bike will always break the rear tire loose if you hit the throttle, but it is so controlable.
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Just a follow up on this thread. I put a Boyesen "Power Reed" on when I did a top end rebuild last winter. The bike had much more acceleration and quicker throttle response than before. The old top end wasn't worn too bad so I think the Power Reed made a big difference.
