drake Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 I've read a bit about this, but will they actually make a noticeable difference to my 2003 290? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzralphy Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yes They make a difference to all bikes and are brilliant. I think they are made out of dead unicorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Yes They make a difference to all bikes and are brilliant. I think they are made out of dead unicorns. So what i've read is softer off the bottom, crisper at the top, but what about the middle.? And which part of the Unicorn do they use/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony27 Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 Can't say how the Boyesens perform but I've run a V-Force reed block set up for around 6 years now,works really well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted June 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 So is it just a case of taking the standard ones out and dropping new ones in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 26, 2011 Report Share Posted June 26, 2011 yep that the one, so simple but effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geodet Posted June 27, 2011 Report Share Posted June 27, 2011 I was given a set for free and have fitted them to my 2011 250. They are dead easy to fit but I kept the standard reed stops. Dont know why, they just look more up to the job. If you are unsure what I am talking about it will be obvious when you take the old reed block out. I have only ridden one easy trial like this but noticed a smother ride throughout. I was never completly confident with the 250 right down on the pilot jet but I am very pleased with it now. More consistant idle - smother into the mid range. I cant speak for the top end as it wasnt that type of trial. Recommended There is loads of stuff in the forum about reeds if you care to search. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted June 28, 2011 Report Share Posted June 28, 2011 I was given a set for free and have fitted them to my 2011 250. They are dead easy to fit but I kept the standard reed stops. Dont know why, they just look more up to the job. If you are unsure what I am talking about it will be obvious when you take the old reed block out. I have only ridden one easy trial like this but noticed a smother ride throughout. I was never completly confident with the 250 right down on the pilot jet but I am very pleased with it now. More consistant idle - smother into the mid range. I cant speak for the top end as it wasnt that type of trial. Recommended There is loads of stuff in the forum about reeds if you care to search. ditch the stops the boysens won't work right with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Am I right in thinking that reeds for a Ktm65 sx, 1998 - 2008. will also fit the Sherco 290 Edited December 1, 2011 by Drake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copemech Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 Am I right in thinking that reeds for a Ktm65 sx, 1998 - 2008. will also fit the Sherco 290 I think that is correct, model #665 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted December 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think that is correct, model #665 Thankyou Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charliechitlins Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think Boyesen still has the patent on the dual-stage reed. Work on top and bottom. Always loved their product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigel dabster Posted December 1, 2011 Report Share Posted December 1, 2011 I think Boyesen still has the patent on the dual-stage reed. Work on top and bottom. Always loved their product. me too the best there is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo Posted December 2, 2011 Report Share Posted December 2, 2011 Am I right in thinking that reeds for a Ktm65 sx, 1998 - 2008. I've read that too but when I got a chance to compare them down the KTM shop they could not match the Sherco ones up. Also, there was next to no difference in price so it might just be better to buy the actual Boyesens #665 from a Trials shop or Boyesens suppliers. And when you've done it write back here say say what improvements you notice? Best of balance. Neo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drake Posted December 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 7, 2011 Got the reds fitted today, but haven't had a proper go on the bike. But my inital impression is that the bike is damped or muffled(couldn't think of a better word sorry) Not sure if this is how it should be but i shall report back when I get a proper ride Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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