Question about reeds - Page 2 - SV650.org

Sid Squid · 20-04-05, 07:32 AM

Nearly.

The word 'reed' in this context is used due to their similarity to the reeds used in certain wind instruments.

Viney · 20-04-05, 07:35 AM

I thoght that this thread was about Mike ?

TAXI!!

20-04-05, 08:09 AM

Thanks Sid

Clear as mud

21-04-05, 09:00 PM

i run a highly tuned scooter on the drag strip at 34bhp it has all the porting work big carb etc but i wont bore with the details this has a large reed block and manifold the reed petals are carbon fibre the thinner they are the better they flutter = better performance but the thin ones dont last my set up i could get through reed petals very quick so if they have splintered or dont fit flush the bike wont run very well at idle also check that the carb manifold is sealed well onto the casings as a slight air leek will knacker up the set up a make idle higher.but cutting out or fuzzy feeling on the trottle will be down to crap reeds.
i had a reed block hanging together by a tread once at one race meet it nearly fell into my crank which would have been expensive as my crank was £260 and thats a scooter crank!

21-04-05, 09:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sid Squid

Nearly.

The word 'reed' in this context is used due to their similarity to the reeds used in certain wind instruments.

My Mrs says I have a wind instrument........

Ok, OK I'll get me coat as well......

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20-04-05, 07:32 AM	#11
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Nearly. The word 'reed' in this context is used due to their similarity to the reeds used in certain wind instruments. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

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20-04-05, 07:35 AM	#12
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I thoght that this thread was about Mike ? TAXI!!

20-04-05, 08:09 AM	#13
RenamedMonkey Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Sid Clear as mud

21-04-05, 09:00 PM	#14
goldengraemes Guest Posts: n/a	i run a highly tuned scooter on the drag strip at 34bhp it has all the porting work big carb etc but i wont bore with the details this has a large reed block and manifold the reed petals are carbon fibre the thinner they are the better they flutter = better performance but the thin ones dont last my set up i could get through reed petals very quick so if they have splintered or dont fit flush the bike wont run very well at idle also check that the carb manifold is sealed well onto the casings as a slight air leek will knacker up the set up a make idle higher.but cutting out or fuzzy feeling on the trottle will be down to crap reeds. i had a reed block hanging together by a tread once at one race meet it nearly fell into my crank which would have been expensive as my crank was £260 and thats a scooter crank!