Reed Question

[TeamRealtreeHD]

I am currently running an HJR 421 cub. I am running 35 PWK's with pod filters, etc.

 

I didn't run or start my bike this year, but last year I was running VForce 2 reeds. I had the bike tuned and tuned well.

 

I was having issues with the screws backing out however, so this year I switched to VForce 3's.

 

My question is, should I expect any difference in these? I doubt there will be a difference in performance of course. But when I say difference, should I expect it to need a slight tuning?

 

I like to tune bikes, but this question is out of curiosity since I didn't start the bike yet. I will be starting it tonight after I finish working on the new clutch.

 

Any opinions?

[AKheathen]

there should be minimal performance change, and as such, minimal to no tuning change. you might need a small adjustment for the new season. one small tid-bit, though- if you need to run reed spacers to make the carbs clear, you cannot put them on the carb side of the reed. the intake surface is needed to keep the block and flange pressed together on the vf3

[TeamRealtreeHD]

There wasn't any tuning issues. The bike kicked over in 3 kicks, despite not being ran in 8-9 months. The motor was out, wires were off, etc. to paint frame.

 

I was very happy. Can't tell the difference in the reeds.