New member, New project and reed valve question

[RMX250DB]

Hi All,

 

I just picked up a project Banshee and have a few questions. I believe its an 89 from what the previous owner told me but do not know for sure. Is there a giveaway # in the vin that will let me know what year it is? Its not running now since ive been repairing all the previous owners mistakes ( missing control arm sleeves, broken bolts, wiring nightmares, etc) Attached is a picture of the quad, seems to have a few decent aftermarket parts. When i had the control arms off the quad, the bushings were bronze instead of the stock rubber or poly, what is the benefit to these? Last question, I'm attaching a picture of the reed valve, it looks to have aftermarket carbon fiber reeds, but no reed stops. Did the previous owner fail to install them, or are they not needed with these reeds? Reeds appear to have 2 sections instead of just one flat reed. Sorry for the loaded post, thanks for any advice.

 

Tom

 

 

[2strokesmoke]

the reeds are correct they are dual stage reeds they do not use stops maybe boyeseen good luck with the new toy and welcome

[Gargamel]

the bronze is just a preference some ppl use them, some needle bearings, and other the plastic ones. I have never had a problem with the plastic so haven't tried the others.

 

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