Reeds:
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The reeds must lay flat on the reed cage.
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If the reed tips aren’t lying flat, replace them immediately.
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The reeds must have a tight seal on the reed cage.
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If the reed is damaged in any way, replace it. This means cracks, chips,
and ruptures. Anything abnormal, replace the reeds.
Take the reed cage out and hold it up to the light and look in through the cage. If
you see light between the reed pedals and the frame, then replace the reeds. If
you do not see light, then the reeds should be ok. (See figure 44)
Figure 44
The presence of light indicates that the reeds should be replaced, or possibly turned over.
Exhaust
The pipe is a crucial element to a motorcycle. Any kinks, dents, or damage done
to the pipe will result in a major performance loss.
NOTE:
Be sure to take the pipe off, and any carbon that may be built up. Carbon build
up is created from exhaust. Exhaust has oils in it, and the oils cling to the walls
of the inside of the pipe. Over a long period of time, the diameter of the pipe will
decrease, due to carbon build up. So it is essential to clear the residue.
CAUTION:
It is important to repack the silencer. Signs of your silencer needing to be
repacked are:
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The bike is louder than normal.
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A loss of power.
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