I have 2 sets of reeds pictured here, both out of identical motors
1980 Honda cr250r....can somebody tell me the difference because there definately is....which one would be the better of the two...thanks garry
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| Author: | Go4Ducks2 [ Sat Sep 02, 2006 10:05 am ] |
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I have 2 sets of reeds pictured here, both out of identical motors 1980 Honda cr250r....can somebody tell me the difference because there definately is....which one would be the better of the two...thanks garry
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| Author: | expat [ Sun Sep 03, 2006 2:01 am ] |
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one on the left is original stainless petals...they can wreck your top end when they fatigue and break off. Reed on right is original cage with dual stage Boyesen fibre reeds. These work better and increase bottom end throttle response because the lighter top reed opens earlier then heavier lower petal opens for higher flow. |
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| Author: | Go4Ducks2 [ Mon Sep 04, 2006 5:40 am ] |
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Expat....thanks, I'll try the Boyesen, have not ran the motor they came out of yet only got it running. Nice collection of bikes you have, sure like to see a pic if you would be willing to share one |
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| Author: | expat [ Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:14 am ] |
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Happy to share pictures  ............unfortunately I just cant seem to get them pasted on this board 
perhaps things will work out if someone posts details how to do the task 
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| Author: | Go4Ducks2 [ Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:59 am ] |
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If you have your pics stored on the internet somewhere like photobucket.com you can post on here using.... [img]address of the stored pic[/img] |
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| Author: | expat [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 1:54 am ] |
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[img]  XR200..For putt putting around...more reliable than a hammer!
 '85 KX125 Awaiting restoration
 . IT490. rebuilt engine and most new plastics fitted.
Needs shock and seat cover done .  '84 CR500 and CR125.Current race bikes
 Show Pony.
 '75 Husky 360GP "Mikkola" one previous owner and all original runner.
 "Team" ...YZ465 on end
 '75 CR250M1. all original with only new seat cover and piston kit fitted.
 '72 DT250MX..one owner from new. all original and good runner.
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| Author: | Go4Ducks2 [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:31 am ] |
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Sweet...nice collection....I especially like the "show pony"! Wondered if you seen this one on ebay? I was getting pretty anxious to hit the bid button. Didn't sell, reserve not met at 4550...don't think I woulda sold it for 4550 if it were mine either. 
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| Author: | Go4Ducks2 [ Sun Sep 17, 2006 5:41 am ] |
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update on the reed situation...the boyesen reeds look like they are history. Two reeds are turned up on one side and one base reed is showing a gap, so I'm assuming they are done or my reed cage is worn down from the reeds slapping.......googled boyesen and got myself an education, looks like I need to order some new reeds. Get outa the bike scene for 30 years and look what happens.. don't know squat! |
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