What would worn reeds do?

[sandmanmike1]

I am just curious as to what affect worn reeds would have on performance? My sled is 5 miles away from 5,000 miles and reeds are original. I will go with OEM I had a new set of Boyeson reeds and made it run like crap so I put original ones back in.

 

[mopar1rules]

worn out reeds will cause poor throttle response, richer running condition, and probably harder starting when warm. you'll need to crack the throttle more when starting a warm motor w/worn reeds.

 

[sandmanmike1]

I decided to change them anyway. Thanks for the response. They are only 13. each and some change

 

[snowhite]

Hey mopar1, sounds like you had an issue with reeds before?May I ask you mentioned richer condition,now at what part of the throttle does this or will occur? My 600's pto plug seems to get damp around the metal/threaded area which seems is fuel.The other two are dry,I'm trying to isolate the issue.My exhaust seems really rich smelling while cruising and I can hear the exhaust it sounds like a cylinder missing! Sound familair?