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Buck Ten Reed Valve
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 3:01 pm
by Evans Performance
Anyone know where to buy a rattler 110 reed valve. Performance or stock I don't care. Mine died recently when I let a friend use it. Has spark, cold compression test showed 85psi(I'm sure warm would be much better) and I have tried starting fluid. Only thing left is reed valve. I haven't pulled the carb and intake yet, just trying to find one first.
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 4:57 pm
by OldGuy
You might call some of the scooter parts supliers, like Scooterworks, Scooter Lounge, or Scooter West.
Your friend didn't run it low on 2 stroke oil I hope... Good luck!
Posted: Wed Nov 27, 2013 5:31 pm
by Evans Performance
It actually was a bit low, but I don't think it was low enough to cause any damage. It spins over fine with the starter and for 6:1 compression, I think 85psi cold is a solid number.
Posted: Thu Nov 28, 2013 1:29 am
by B02S4
I have a new in package set of Malossi carbon fiber reed petals that I will sell for $25 shipped in CONUS if you want them. They fit the stock rat 110 reed cage perfectly.
Posted: Fri Nov 29, 2013 1:55 am
by Evans Performance
I'm down for that. Pm me your paypal address
Posted: Sat Nov 30, 2013 4:07 pm
by B02S4
Evans Performance wrote:I'm down for that. Pm me your paypal address
PM sent.
Posted: Tue Dec 10, 2013 4:20 am
by Evans Performance
The reeds showed up Saturday from BO2S4, put them in today and it runs great again. I'm not sure why that fixed it, the stock reeds looked fine and seemed to seal. Either way it's fixed and I'm happy. One odd thing, I guess the carbon reeds are a little tougher to open, I had to raise the idle a little for it to idle even once it was warm.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 10:43 am
by c o k i
my experience with carbon fiber reeds wasn't good, i'm using metal reeds from yamaha oem parts now, easier start and idling good.
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2014 1:10 pm
by Evans Performance
I don't have any starting problems, just had to slightly increase the idle.
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 4:56 pm
by Evans Performance
Welp.... Looks like those carbon fiber reeds took a dump already. What's the part number on those Yamaha metal valves? I need something that will last. Performance is low on my list, I just want reliable. I need this thing to get me up and down my driveway often. I drive a tow truck nights and weekends and after a good rain I can't bring the tow truck up to the house and I'm not walking 800ft of driveway 10x a day
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:39 pm
by B02S4
Evans Performance wrote:..carbon fiber reeds took a dump already...
Sorry to hear that. I am running the same Malossi CF reeds as you, no issues at all.
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2014 11:33 pm
by Evans Performance
It is what it is. Maybe it's a fluke. Not mad at all, just want to find something reliable for this scooter. I'm sick of working on things
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 12:19 am
by B02S4
Given that you have now had 2 separate reed failures (with OEM & Malossi CF) maybe there is a problem with the cage.
Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2014 1:16 am
by Evans Performance
I wonder. The first set didn't break, they liked perfectly fine. I haven't torn it apart yet this time though.