This normal for Carbon reeds?

[Quinc]

Picked up some new 61x Boyesen Pro Series reeds and when holding them up to the light they look like this:

 

[Big Kahuna]

Those are micro ports.

 

[bsc702]

I had some like that, and they ran perfect for 4 yrs.

 

[Quinc]

I had some like that, and they ran perfect for 4 yrs.

I will be happy with 4 years. I talked to the Boyesen tech before ordering and he said the Pro series reeds will last much longer then the stock reeds...

 

[Pro-pulsion]

Mine look the same, no issues here.

 

[DAG]

you got the pro version that help atomize the charge, lucky!!

 

[Tyrant1919]

I'm imagining all of these posts with sarcasm, I can't tell if it's true.

 

[Quinc]

I sent an email with pictures to Boyesen. They said its normal. Now I am confused because the tech I talked to before ordering said NOT to use the stock reed stops. (When I bought my blaster it came with fiberglass reeds and no stops too) And in the email they said to USE the stock reed stops..

 

[Pro-pulsion]

I used the stock stops. No issues yet and performance has been great.

 

[restosud]

these are micro holes so the mixture sees where to go next.
no worries,they're fine but run the stops as mentioned.

 

[Yami-Rider]

I have ran mine without stops for 5 years now.

 

[Quinc]

I have ran mine without stops for 5 years now.

Is there any benefit to not using them like they open more and adds more air/pressure into the crank case?

 

[restosud]

depending on application they may open up more without the stops but the stop also prevents them from twisting or fluttering so longevity can be increased.
usually no hp difference with or without.
in use,the reeds do more than just open straight up,they bend all kinds of ways,flutter, bounce you name it.

 

[Mark44]

ok thats it now everyone is going to drill small holes in reeds.

 

[icecoled007]

the holes look so strategically placed

 

[SJ 701X]

Where did you get these? I need a new set of reeds.

 

[Quinc]

http://www.boyesen.com/pro-series-reeds-pwc

Sign up fro the pro-deal and or news letter and you will get a 30% off coupon code.

 

[SJ 701X]

Ouch. They be expensive.

 

[VinnieMaxx]

Are they actual holes in the reeds or just missing fiber material filled in with resin?

 

[Quinc]

Ouch. They be expensive.

Less then 80$ shipped with the 30% off coupon...

Are they actual holes in the reeds or just missing fiber material filled in with resin?

Looks to be missing resin. I couldn't feel the holes with my fingers or catch a nail on them.