reeds and reed blocks?

Discussion in 'Newbie Scooter Tuning' started by bennyboyracer, Dec 18, 2011.

  1. bennyboyracer

    bennyboyracer Member

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    what are they and what do they do?
     
  2. Jonnymarrw00t

    Jonnymarrw00t Moderator Staff Member

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    reeds, they open and close to allow the fuel/air mixture into your engine, Reed block is the piece of plastic/metal which holds the reeds. It's mounted under your carb. Reeds are normally plastic, But sometimes they are metal. Often 70cc kits use carbon fiber reeds.
     

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