Hi guys, Im due for some new reeds.... my current setup has eaten the edges of 2 reeds on the one side.... anyway, so i need to order some more. I have a standard reed block. is there much advantage in getting an aftermarked reed block, or should i just stick with the standard one, and get more reeds?
cool.... thanks ryan.... how do you mod the standard one? also, i think these ones are probably the best value.... anyone used them? Would they come in different thicknesses? http://scooter-center.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=1666&cPath=4_24_251_3338
using a dremel mate, the v-force ones are good though stage 6 do them on scooter-attack about £50 mate any carbon fibre ones will do pal, malossi, polini etc
hmmm ok... where to i grind know where any pics are? Those Italkit ones dont say.... but the picture looks like carbon fibre ones.... polini/malossi are around the 17-19 gbp.... might be worth it if my engine is harsh on them.
you cut the backplate of and put the cot side to the bottom (so its just a flat 5mm wide peice of metal holding the reeds) then the reeds open against the engine not the backplate. means they can open wider. stiffer reeds will be needed (around .4 or .5) the window itself can be made larger downwards (towards the screws) this should do you nice. got a pic somwhere if you dont get it, altho the mhr one wihtout the backplate shows what your trying to do (not the one wiht 3 holes in the backplates)
Thanks minor....I think i get it, but can you post the photos anyway (or post a link)? if i cut the backing plate off, wont the reeds want to bend from the single point instead of around the radius of the back plate?
the bend point wil start where the cut is (well the cut is downwards now so its the already flat part but yes) but then bend round the engine casing not the window... its prittymuch made for this if you look down inside little step, nuce constant curve, just means they open more and can flutter more, but they can also feed more and for longer. reed thickness gives you the balance for your powerband
