v force reeds

[mxrcrnick]

i was just wondering if v force reeds were a good investment. What are some of the benefits of the reeds and are they good for low to mid to high power? thanks

 

[Clint3240]

im waiting for mine in the mail, lots of people like them, good power in all ranges

 

[mxrcrnick]

im waiting for mine in the mail, lots of people like them, good power in all ranges

nice, i ordered them for $120

 

[CarnageZ28]

Please be aware though, that jetting changes may be necessary with reeds. Typically it IS necessary despite what the marketing team at V-Force and Boyseen have to say.

Be preparred to read your plugs, and jet accordingly. Sometimes can cause a RICH condition despite what you would expect.

 

[Clint3240]

yeah my bike has never been running right, i figured id get all my aftermarket parts before i jet. reeds should be the last one. but you think that it will try and richen?

 

[CarnageZ28]

Im not really sure on the newer RM's. On my 91' I had to jet up one size on the main jet and one clip on the needle.

As far as I know though, Yamaha is about the only one that still jets bikes fairly rich from the factory.

 

[mxrcrnick]

so on my yz125 i definantly have to rejet it because they are richer from the factory?

As far as I know though, Yamaha is about the only one that still jets bikes fairly rich from the factory.[/QUOTE]

 

[CarnageZ28]

Well, now that i think about it, with my RM I had to actually jet RICHER, BUT I added a pipe at the same time.

Some people have reported having to LEAN out their jetting. And if your bike is stock, there is a good chance it will need jetted down a hair. But it really depends way too much on where you ride ( elevation ), temperature, specific bike, etc.

The only way you will know is actually doing it and reading the plug. The ceramic portion though, NOT the electrode.

 

[Clint3240]

nice, i ordered them for $120

did yours have a slight gap in it? because mine did, just a little crack.