werent we gonna go get a gallon when we were there in september for him? i think the store was closed or something maybe? i think the milk curdles too quick to drink the full gallon without upchucking.
here at 1000 feet above sea level we run 162 mains, 45 pilots in both 33mm and 35mm pwk. thats on me and my bros bike. i have no experience with that high of an elevation..7000 feet is a long way up.
i wouldnt bother messin with the stock reed cages. i would go ahead and make in investment in V force now. in the long run as you start building up your motor you will always have the best reeds.