Boyesen Power Reeds for 2004 Suzuki LT 80

[Hoyt1500]

Has anyone used the Boyesen Power Reeds on their LT80? Did they provide more power? Are they worth the money?

[Gwbarm]

I think they are made of good flexible material, they have very good ratings, I might have noticed a little better response, but not much.

[Hoyt1500]

Thanks Gwbarm.  I have the carburetor off right now, replacing the gaskets, and I figured I might as well take advantage. And they aren’t too expensive. 

[Gwbarm]

Since you are already into it I would do it,  not that expensive, easy to replace, they are powerful little engines but could always use a little help.

[Mech]

Reeds have much the same effect as a cam.. stiff reeds give better low down power, but stifle the revs, and soft reeds work the opposite.

It's all compromise regarding the power.  The thing I'd be looking at is the durability of the reeds..  some break or fall apart easily..

I haven't had much experience but one son loved two strokes for a few years and played around a lot. He eventually decided that steel reeds were better.

[Hoyt1500]

Thanks @Mech and @Gwbarm. I think that I'll go ahead and give the reeds a try and hopefully post the results in a few weeks. 

[Gwbarm]

Your welcome , hope it works out , the one I fixed went away so I don't have any information of the longevity compared to metal.