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2001KX5

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Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« on: July 18, 2006, 06:25:04 AM »
Long Strory short, no one local carries the bloody thing! I know I can order one from the US but I would rather get it in Canada instead of the cross boarder thing. Does any one know of a Canadian shop that can get them?


Offline alan

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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2006, 06:37:31 AM »
They are not to hard to make yourself! :-D
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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2006, 03:47:23 AM »
2001,
  I built mine for free in less than an hour. Used a drillpress (series of sm holes) to cut out the inside.  Look in my gallery. Ordering one from moose is easier.  I got my Gnarly pipe to my door in 24 hours for $20. Thats pretty impressive for delivery. Cam.

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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2006, 05:05:15 AM »
Have you tried http://www.royaldistributing.com/ ? They carry Moose products, and are in Ontario. The reed spacer is not on the online catalog but they should be able to procure it.

I got mine from Monkeybutt though, as most of the other parts I needed... With the strong CAD and not much more expensive USPS shipping you end up getting better deals buying south of the border.
Plus Jeff is a nice guy :)

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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #4 on: July 20, 2006, 02:25:29 PM »
I am about to build a reed spacer
Is it ok to use 1/2" aluminum??
Other posts say it might hit frame.
Have a piece of 1/2", for free. Thats why I want to use it?????????
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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #5 on: July 20, 2006, 05:31:27 PM »
Billygoat,
  I used 1/2" and it just clears. Any thicker would not work. Keep in mind, don't just trace a gasket or the inside will be too large. When you take off the reed valve you will see what I mean. Happy building. cam.

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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #6 on: July 21, 2006, 11:30:02 AM »
I managed to get some 10mm alum. stock so I'm in the process of fabbing one up. Should be able to finish it up tomorrow.

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Re: Purchasing reed spacer in Canada
« Reply #7 on: July 23, 2006, 03:52:04 AM »
I am about to build a reed spacer
Is it ok to use 1/2" aluminum??
Other posts say it might hit frame.
Have a piece of 1/2", for free. Thats why I want to use it?????????
 :mrgreen:

The Moose spacer measures 3/8" thick. I would NOT make a spacer any thicker because when you add the spacer, you move the airbox closer to the shock spring. With the 3/8" spacer, the airbox boot is VERY close to hitting the spring, a 1/2" spacer will surely cause the airbox rubber to interfere with the shock spring, and possibly rub a hole in the rubber.... then you have a BIG problem (sucking dirt) !
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