YZ 250 reed question, please!

[Rcannon]

I have finally decided to get serious about maintaining this bike. It is a new-to-me 1997 YZ 250 with low hours on it. Even though I thought I was wasting my money, I decided to geet a set of reeds for it.

I lucked out. The local shop had a Rad valve (used) for 60.00. I decided to install it.

Surprise! The stock reed was well worn. One of the petals was burned right down the middle. The reeds did not even touch the cage.

The question is, could this cause the pilot circuit to run lean (old, burned reeds)???

Part two...should I try a leaner pilot and main with the rad valve?

p.s. I was actually quite satisfied with how this bike was running. There goes my future job with Dirt Bike!

 

[David Trustrum]

Yes reeds do wear fray & burn. It will cause erotic engine performance. Yes I know it’s a typo. Usually hard starting if you are unlucky.

Check out the boyesen site they recommend which way to typically go.

 

[wolfmangk]

Originally posted by David Trustrum
It will cause erotic engine performance.

HAHAH I'm sorry that's just too much. I hope your engine doesn't break a nail.. I mean reed.. Remember, wear protection when riding her (A helmet, etc)

 

[Rcannon]

Yea, I thought the bike was looking at me funny......Hopefully this nonsence will stop with the rad valve.

No, I did not lead it on!

 

[dell30rb]

It will cause erotic engine performance.

I wish my engine would do that! :confused: