corf
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Post by corf on Nov 28, 2010 21:38:12 GMT 1
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Post by LC'Adam on Nov 28, 2010 21:58:45 GMT 1
Just put a set in mine, the metal ones really are crap. The hy-tech ones close and open quicker. Really sharpens up the throttle response, not really much of a power increase but they create a better seal as well. I haven't really had chance to test them fully as I'm having allot of trouble with my head not sealing properly. What they don't tell you when you are buying them however is that it says on the packet that they are to be replaced ever 1000 miles  because they become weak and can fray and even snap off and fly into the piston at high velocity lol ;D Couple them with higher octane fuel and you will really notice smoother power delivery with no flat spots and quicker response. The most cost effective reed upgrade would be to send your block to Mick Abbey and have him mod it so that it only take one large petal top and bottom, cut from a sheet of carbon fiber (much stronger than old style fiber petals).  Adam |
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corf
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Post by corf on Nov 29, 2010 20:04:51 GMT 1
i will get some to try out, when it back out of the shed in aprill, not bothered in change them every 1000 mile only do that in a year any way how much does Mick Abbey charge for his mod
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Post by LC'Adam on Nov 29, 2010 20:19:26 GMT 1
Not sure, he quoted me for a road tune and modded reed block (£120). Have yet to send him my barrel as I'm having it honed to true it up first. Give him a ring. Might me worth looking into getting it tuned to get some extra juice out of it if you only do 1000 miles per year. My friend has an aprillia rs 125 with reed block mod and Mick Abbey road tune and it goes like no other 125 I have ever seen  . His work is generally regarded as the best I will post pics of modded reed block and porting when its done Adam |
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corf
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Post by corf on Nov 29, 2010 21:00:47 GMT 1
will give him a ring just won spare reed block of ebay for 0.99p
cheers
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Post by carlos on Nov 29, 2010 21:49:32 GMT 1
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Post by mellow on Nov 29, 2010 23:08:01 GMT 1
hurry up then m8 ;D its snowin |
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Post by Norbo on Nov 30, 2010 7:22:38 GMT 1
they are agood cheep mod . dont expect a lot from them but most people get a small improvement.
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because they become weak and can fray and even snap off and fly into the piston at high velocity lol ;D
Adam 
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