What's wrong with these reeds?

[Vmax Al]

I am assuming that the curl and lifting of the reed petal is a bad thing since it will allow air in when it shouldn't. Would this lead to bogging at take-off? I will be replacing all but do any of these show the correct position?

Is it correct that they should lay flat and I would see the black line/surface contact all around the edge?

Thanks,
Al

 

[maxdlx]

Al you are correct. That set of reeds looks junk to me. Maxdlx

 

[Tod]

Yes - tired pedals and cracked stoppers - Just get OEM pedals and stoppers. Use locktight on the small screws holding the stoppers.

Tod

 

[daman]

Also agree,junk, get new OEM...

yes they should lay flat.

 

[Vmax Al]

Thanks for the feedback, parts are to arrive tomorrow for install this weekend!

 

[marcush]

I have inslalled new reeds that had minimual lifting and had no problems.We have to remember here guys those reeds slam shut on the down stroke

 

[Reimond]

When you tight the stoppers, another end of reed will always lift up a bit