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Offline gwcrim

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Name these reeds
« on: April 22, 2009, 01:22:55 PM »
I've never messed with reeds.  Any input on these two choices?  What are they?


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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2009, 01:28:09 PM »
left looks like standard Boysen Dual stage reeds..

Right looks like  Standard Boysen single stage reeds

I had a set of the standard Dual stage reeds in my 87 K5... worked like a charm... smoothed out the bottom end compared to stockers.. (worn out stockers)  and seemed to make more top end...

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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2009, 01:28:46 PM »
The reeds on the left look like Boyessen dual stage reeds & the others a standard fiberglass reed.
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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #3 on: April 22, 2009, 01:29:32 PM »
If your going to run one of these sets I would run the 2 stage reeds on the left with the reed stops off of the right cage . Open the reed stops up as far as you can and them still go into the cylinder . this will give you the benefit of duel stage reeds without reed flutter
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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #4 on: April 22, 2009, 01:34:06 PM »
OK, Motorad has a faster trigger finger.  :-o
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Offline KXcam22

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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #5 on: April 22, 2009, 01:54:11 PM »
The bosysen dual-stage reed instructions say to leave out the reed stops entirely.  Mine are in my toolbox. Cam.

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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #6 on: April 22, 2009, 02:20:44 PM »
Would flutter only be an issue at top end?
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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2009, 03:43:23 PM »
Yes, a light reed is good for bottom end, & stiff for top end as they are more resistant to flutter.
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Re: Name these reeds
« Reply #8 on: April 22, 2009, 11:16:36 PM »
So the dual stage reeds are the hot ticket then?  Since I don't do much WFO riding, I don't think I'll need the cage regardless.

Thanks guys for all the prompt help.

Now if I can just identify that shock........................... :mrgreen:
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