Excellent blog Peter! Way to share some your Hobbit Pro tips. I too have been messing around with the scooter reed cages but haven't tested them much yet. Like you said in the blog, be sure to seal the reed plate top and bottom. I use Permatex high tack or Yamabond. http://www.permatex.com/products/Automotive/automotive_gasketing/gasket_sealants/auto_Permatex_High_Tack_Gasket_Sealant.htm