> Pops Peds Wrote:
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> > Nick Haber Wrote:
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> > If you have an airleak in your intake, the reeds aren't the issue. The
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> > seal between the reedblock and the case is the issue (or seal between
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> > the carb and intake). New gaskets should fix it. While you're in there
> I
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> > would slap on some new performance reeds anyways:
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> >
> https://www.treatland.tv/boyesen-dual-stage-reeds-for-YAMAHA-QT50-PW50-YT-p/boyesen-yamaha-qt50-reeds-674.htm
>
> I understand it is gasket problem but 35 year old reeds wearing out was
> actually the reason i asked,plus not being familiar with them wanted
> input on maybe newer technology that would give better performance.i
> guess i should say since i am replacing the gaskets should the reeds
> being that old be replaced and are there better options...thanks for the
> reply
I mean the reeds in there are likely steel and probably aren't going to go bad per say. The better option is the boyesen reeds I linked. You should notice an increase in power with them