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Recommended reeds?

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  • CalumC Calum

    @Darty I wondered this mate. When I got my dt some 7 years ago I remember it being much quicker than it is now lol.

    But having ridden a bog standard one, I realise now that it is a lot quicker, but still slow.

    I mean really bad on fuel. I get about 100 miles to a tank of fuel. That would be a mix of thrashing it and taking it steady. That's pretty good hoing for a smoker.

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    declan
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    @Calum well I'm hooked on my dt I was not expecting it to have that much power and speed but not only that but how smooth the gearbox is and how comfy the bike is I love it already.

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    • declanD declan

      @Calum well I'm hooked on my dt I was not expecting it to have that much power and speed but not only that but how smooth the gearbox is and how comfy the bike is I love it already.

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      Mightyman
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      @declan +1 for smooth gearbox and comfy riding.

      TDR 125 - 2001

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        @declan +1 for smooth gearbox and comfy riding.

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        Calum
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        #18

        @Mightyman Aprilia box is hella notchy lmao.

        DT is like a rifle action by comparison.

        Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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          Oh I wish my gearbox is like yours 😃

          1979 Jawa Mustang 50
          2003 Gilera DNA 125 R.I.P
          2015 Keeway TX 125 SM
          2006 Yamaha DT 125 X

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            Thought I would write an update from my previous post ^

            It seems as though the 40km that was dropped from my tank must have been something of a 'bedding in' stage for these carbon fibre reeds, as I am getting normal fuel consumption again after cycling through another 5 - 10 tanks.

            TDR 125 - 2001

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              I literally never experienced this.

              Weird.

              What reeds did you go for bud?

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              • CalumC Calum

                I literally never experienced this.

                Weird.

                What reeds did you go for bud?

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                #22

                @Calum the carbon fibre Chao ones on eBay from Germany.

                TDR 125 - 2001

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                • CalumC Calum

                  I literally never experienced this.

                  Weird.

                  What reeds did you go for bud?

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                  @Calum sorry lads quick side questing connected my autolube up and ran the bike but no oil coming out do I need to bleed it or what?

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                  • declanD declan

                    @Calum sorry lads quick side questing connected my autolube up and ran the bike but no oil coming out do I need to bleed it or what?

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                    @declan yes you need to bleed the autolube mate. When Im rebuilt my engine , I ran on few litres of premix to bleed my pump. There is a rubber blind pipe with small clamp on . Let the bike idling and manually twist the pump pull-wheel with the small pipe off , I have transparent pipes so Im seen when it start coming to the inlet. Might not be best method but worked for me ...

                    1979 Jawa Mustang 50
                    2003 Gilera DNA 125 R.I.P
                    2015 Keeway TX 125 SM
                    2006 Yamaha DT 125 X

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                    • ZrakoZ Zrako

                      @declan yes you need to bleed the autolube mate. When Im rebuilt my engine , I ran on few litres of premix to bleed my pump. There is a rubber blind pipe with small clamp on . Let the bike idling and manually twist the pump pull-wheel with the small pipe off , I have transparent pipes so Im seen when it start coming to the inlet. Might not be best method but worked for me ...

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                      @Zrako appreciate it I did the same as you only with no bleed valve I'll give it a go thank you.

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                      • declanD declan

                        @Zrako appreciate it I did the same as you only with no bleed valve I'll give it a go thank you.

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                        @declan Once it's bled through that blind system then put the nipple back on and just ride the bike.

                        Obviously run the bike with premix initially to just ensure you have oil in the engine.

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                          @declan Once it's bled through that blind system then put the nipple back on and just ride the bike.

                          Obviously run the bike with premix initially to just ensure you have oil in the engine.

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                          declan
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                          @Calum it's working now bud thanks can you get v force reeds for the dt I just whooped some guys ass in a race but he said get some v force reeds and re jet

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                          • declanD declan

                            @Calum it's working now bud thanks can you get v force reeds for the dt I just whooped some guys ass in a race but he said get some v force reeds and re jet

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                            @declan not only were all my reeds no good but my inlet manifold is completely screwed

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                            • declanD declan

                              @Calum it's working now bud thanks can you get v force reeds for the dt I just whooped some guys ass in a race but he said get some v force reeds and re jet

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                              Calum
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                              @declan Lol. V Force Reeds.

                              It's more the V Force Reed block that you should be concerned with, and no you cannot.

                              Shouldn't worry though it's not going to drastically change performance. So long as you have some carbon reeds or plastic then that'll suffice.

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                                @declan Lol. V Force Reeds.

                                It's more the V Force Reed block that you should be concerned with, and no you cannot.

                                Shouldn't worry though it's not going to drastically change performance. So long as you have some carbon reeds or plastic then that'll suffice.

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                                declan
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                                @Calum 😰 you mocking me m9?

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                                  @Calum 😰 you mocking me m9?

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                                  @declan No? I was just saying I am pretty sure it's the cage you want not the reeds as I think the stock ang or carbonreeds are about as good as you can get. So don't waste your money.

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                                    @declan No? I was just saying I am pretty sure it's the cage you want not the reeds as I think the stock ang or carbonreeds are about as good as you can get. So don't waste your money.

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                                    declan
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                                    @Calum I'm kidding, I'm new to 2 stroke so I thought v force also did reeds but I've salvaged mine if flipped them and Gonma repair the inlet rubber and need to clean the carb after that hopefully she goes good

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                                    • declanD declan

                                      @Calum I'm kidding, I'm new to 2 stroke so I thought v force also did reeds but I've salvaged mine if flipped them and Gonma repair the inlet rubber and need to clean the carb after that hopefully she goes good

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                                      Calum
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                                      @declan A lot of crossers use v force reed blocks. They look like nice kits.

                                      Always Originate, Never Pirate!

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                                      • CalumC Calum

                                        @declan A lot of crossers use v force reed blocks. They look like nice kits.

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                                        #34

                                        @Calum so the reed flip gave me tones more compression carb cleaned intake boot repaired but I've still got the little bog/ stutter from idle would you say the idle jet needs increasing?

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                                        • declanD declan

                                          @Calum so the reed flip gave me tones more compression carb cleaned intake boot repaired but I've still got the little bog/ stutter from idle would you say the idle jet needs increasing?

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                                          @declan You running the snorkel bud?

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