02 700 summit reeds

[imdoo'n]

have a 02 700 summit, notice the stock reed block rubber is looking a little funny. rubber looks like it is melting( soft and runny looking) they are not cracked or flaking etc. my feeling is replace, but what with, thinking boysen. any thoughts, or put the stock reeds back in as they look fine.

 

[maxwell]

boysen reeds 300$ with boots

brp junk boots with brp reeds 500+$

boyseeeeeeeeeeeeen

voforce...meh

 

[Pappillion]

Could they be worn enough where air would leak through?? Thats what would scare me. I might have an extra set at home off an 06 rev. I'll check and get back to you. They should fit and are collecting dust.

 

[imdoo'n]

i'm also thinking boysen, the stock cages don't appear to be leaking, just look a little softin the rubber sealing area. thinking they are to soft. my wallet says make do, but my head( experience) says toss and get new.

thanks papillion but reed valves won't fit. need valves from 01 to 03 700 or an 800 (zx style chasis).

 

[maxwell]

im not sure if the HO uses differant reeds or not. i can check.

but

if you have a problem with reed boots like a small leak it will take out your motor haha which is more than 300! usaully anyways LOL

 

[atleytonnellier]

i got a 01 summit and had the same problem , took those out and put boyesen rad valves in 460 bucks when eveything was done but there will be no more leaking or melting so its worth it and you get more throttle response


bbrrraaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaap

 

[maxwell]

yikes hope that included install

 

[atleytonnellier]

ya that was everything,
reeds 375 and then an hour labour
and alot more peace of mind not having to worry about blowin my moter

 

[imdoo'n]

yeah i'm thinking peace of mind, never know when the old reed block rubber will let go.

 

[atleytonnellier]

if you have a hole in your boot , i wouldn't even ride it untill you fix it 460 bucks for rad valves and then you eliminate this problem forever , or don't fix it and blow a motor and spend 5 times as much...

 

[imdoo'n]

boots are good just looking at the rubber on the reed housing it's self. no cracks or breaks just looks very soft and squishy. haven't had any problems so far but you never know.