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Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 07:51 pm Jun 27 2020
by arkdxrider
So I was putting my motor back together, and was getting close to finished... And realized that the reed cage I have appears to be a Boyesen aftermarket reed cage... And the reeds are cracked/chipped so putting them back in service is not an option. A while back I had ordered a new set of reeds, but of course they're for the stock reed cage and won't fit (have 3 holes rather than two).

Does anyone know a way to confirm what reeds I need? If I had to bet I'd say I need the Boyesen PSR-54, but I don't want to buy yet another set of reeds I cannot use...

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Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 08:55 pm Jun 27 2020
by KDXGarage
From Dennis Kirk: "To determine if you have a RL or RR Rad Valve, look for a stamp RL in the casting; the RR Rad Valve does not have a stamp"

They show two versions of RL reeds, one carbon fiber and one nylon (whatever they are made of). The Boyesen site hows a different part number than Dennis Kirk, so be sure to double check before ordering.

Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 02:18 pm Jun 28 2020
by arkdxrider
The housing is stamped 14XA... I'm guessing either the PSR-54 or the RL-16 reeds will both work, with the PSR-54 being the "Pro series".

I emailed Boyesen for clarification.

Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 12:42 am Jun 29 2020
by KDXGarage
just in case you might be interested

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Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 01:10 pm Jun 29 2020
by bikeman2502001
that reed cage looks like it has been messed with I wouldnt use it at all

Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 01:49 pm Jun 29 2020
by KDXGarage
OH, WOW! I see it now. If it were me, garbage can.

Re: Aftermarket Reed Cage Replacement Reeds?

Posted: 09:30 pm Jun 29 2020
by bufftester
Somebodys idea of "intake porting" lol. It looks like a metal beaver got up in there. :grin: