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Bad reeds/block
Posted: 08:23 am Apr 06 2020
by Michael93
So I took my reed block out to inspect and as you can see in the pictures one side of the block has started to melt, what could cause this, bad reed petals, ive checked the petal and they are flush against the block so that check out but I'm not sure how else to tell if they are bad,
Also could this be contributing to bad performance
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 11:21 am Apr 06 2020
by bufftester
Almost looks like the adhesive holding the block together has softened a bit. If the reeds are seating properly and there are no air leaks in the assembly it likely isn't an issue, though certianly would warrant keeping an eye on. IF the reeds are properly seating and there are no leaks then it likely isn't the source of performance issues. Has anything else changed recently?
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 11:58 am Apr 06 2020
by KDXGarage
I don't see it as being an issue.
Odd though!
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 01:35 pm Apr 06 2020
by Michael93
bufftester wrote: 11:21 am Apr 06 2020
Almost looks like the adhesive holding the block together has softened a bit. If the reeds are seating properly and there are no air leaks in the assembly it likely isn't an issue, though certianly would warrant keeping an eye on. IF the reeds are properly seating and there are no leaks then it likely isn't the source of performance issues. Has anything else changed recently?
Only recently got the bike, was a mess still is just not as bad, ive fixed some big air leaks in the boots, cleaned the carby, new spark plug, filter, fixed the clutch, and exhaust, I may just need start looking at a complete rebuild lol
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 01:36 pm Apr 06 2020
by Michael93
KDXGarage wrote: 11:58 am Apr 06 2020
I don't see it as being an issue.
Odd though!
Indeed, the more I look the more I find atleast at the end the bike will be like new and I'll know enough to not ask for help all the Time
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 05:28 pm Apr 06 2020
by doakley
Ask! We ALL need help and have leaned in the KDX community here in the past. Iām sure I will in the future as well.
Re: Bad reeds/block
Posted: 05:55 pm Apr 06 2020
by KDXGarage
Ask away. I'm too lazy to work on my own, but I can help someone else without lifting a wrench or squatting down (or gettin' greasy).
