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dericsdad
01-02-2009, 07:57 PM
Can anyone tell me if 1979/1980 RM 125 or other reeds will fit the "titanium" reed cage for the cvt mini's???

I heard some old model 125 reeds will fit...

Just looking for another possibly more durible reed option.

Thanks, Dan

LT80
01-03-2009, 07:52 AM
What's not durable about the reeds that come with that cage? metal?

dericsdad
01-03-2009, 08:26 AM
no, they come with fiberglass reeds, that have prooved very durible.

What I'm looking for is a thicker, more durible carbon fiber reed.

The ones I've tried are only good for 2-3 races, then they start to split on the edges and will eventually crack.

I like the throttle response of carbon fiber, but not the maintenance.

LT80
01-03-2009, 08:37 AM
I have some reed material.
How thick is the reed you are using?

dericsdad
01-03-2009, 09:15 AM
The last ones I used are .010" thick.

LT80
01-04-2009, 09:34 AM
No wonder. That's too thin.
I think I have .016 and .021

dericsdad
01-04-2009, 09:50 AM
Can I buy the correct reeds that thick???

LT80
01-04-2009, 10:01 AM
Beats me, I don't buy reeds, I make them.;)

dericsdad
01-04-2009, 10:30 AM
Wow! How many races do you get from a set of reeds??

LT80
01-04-2009, 10:47 AM
I've never had a problem. Been making them for years now.