PAIR REED VALVE CLEANING

The pair reeds do nothing more than to assist with emissions. It is part of the PAIR control solenoid system.

When the PAIR solenoid is activated it pumps fresh air into the exhaust ports via the clean cool air from the air-box, it then passes it through the reed valves and out through the exhaust ports leaning out the emissions (this is a one way system). Much like any exhaust system carbon deposits tend to build collecting in the housing of the reeds. If left un-serviced these thin tin reeds become covered in a thick sludge that can affect the proper opening and closing operation of the exiting gases. Remember that there are two reed valves housing (left and right side of the engine) and both must opened and cleaned. The reed itself is a very thin piece of tin, be careful when cleaning it as not to bend them.

PAIR REED VALVE CLEANING