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what does everyone use these days?
Need to use oem reedblock for production racing so Vforce are out.
are they still available from kawasaki?
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The part number 12022-1057 is shown discontinued. Can you use Boyesen petals? If so, I think Boyesen numbers 607 and/or 639 will fit the standard reed block. Boyesen also makes a less expensive "Superstock" single-stage reed which will also fit - SSF or SSC 014 I think...?

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gangus wrote:what does everyone use these days?
Need to use oem reedblock for production racing so Vforce are out.
are they still available from kawasaki?
Thanks in advance
NLA from Kawasaki.
Are yours knackered?

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cheers James, will look into them!

corner missing on one i'm afraid Bernie, otherwise tension and seal looked good on the other petals.
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I think KX125 reed petals may fit, but not sure of this.
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gangus wrote:cheers James, will look into them!

corner missing on one i'm afraid Bernie, otherwise tension and seal looked good on the other petals.
I think I have a spare set in the loft, I will have a look later to see if they are ok.
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hy-tech do some,
part no's;
HT81
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CF81 (carbon fibre)
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cheers Bernie
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gangus wrote:what does everyone use these days?
Need to use oem reedblock for production racing so Vforce are out.
are they still available from kawasaki?
Thanks in advance
Throw VF2's in from a KDX 200 or better still Boyensen RAD valves. If you want to use the standard cage (really good OEM cage/stuffer BTW) you can buy Polini or Malossi blank petal material and cut your own reeds. Blank material is available from scooter shops
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any suggestions on matreial and thickness TSI ?
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JanBros wrote:any suggestions on matreial and thickness TSI ?
0.32-0.35 seems to be the sweet spot Jan
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Stock measure 0.37-8mm for reference
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TwoStroke Institute wrote:
JanBros wrote:any suggestions on matreial and thickness TSI ?
0.32-0.35 seems to be the sweet spot Jan
doesn't it depend on the material ? glassfiber vs carbon vs metal vs ...?
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It would depend on material, but I'm certain we are all talking cf
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