Thanks again for your replies and valuable insight. I pulled the block off tonight and noted that the piston has two lower and one upper hole in the inlet side of the piston so I guess it's been done properly. What bothers me is that the reed restricts the inlet volume quite a bit when you compare the size of the reed opening compared to the size of the inlet port.
Thanks Tony & Mick for your insights. I plan on taking the block out (just to have a better look) later in the week. Bloody work is getting in the way of fiddling with my bikes. I'll post some pics of what I find. As Mick mentioned I might even see what she goes like without it fitted.
I recently bought a 77 Maico 250. It has a reed block looking thing but I can't find any reference to it in any of the online parts manuals. I haven't actually pulled it off to see if there is a reed in there yet. Can anyone shed any light on it?
Im in the process of building 2 good 80J engines for a mate from 3 spare engines I should have basically all the parts for another engine at the end of the process. I should be finished in a couple of weeks, so if you're after any parts let me know. By the way all of the gearbox bearings are available at CBC bearings for around $60.
What's with the rear shock shafts being painted the same rattle can black as the springs and shock body. I thought they were supposed to be chrome or was that a factory performance mod??
I was talking to a guy at a recent HEAVEN meeting who had a CZ with an after market pipe that had been powder coated in black satin. It looked great with no signs of rust, bubbling or peeling, does anyone know who does this in Sydney?
If you happen to bump into any Texan's don't forget to mention the following facts
King Ranch (biggest ranch in Texas) 1,289 sq km Anna Creek Station, South Australia (biggest cattle station in the world) 24,000 sq km
Victoria River Downs (Northern Territory of Australia) was the largest cattle station in the world with an area of 41,000 sq km until it was broken up.
Any chance you guys can put a link to the entry form on this forum? I did have one but cannot find it. Alternately can i fill out the form on Saturday morning at the track?