rtcc Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 I have done a lot of searching but I can only find a few references to these reed cages. Who runs them and are they worth getting? I have heard good things about porting your stock cages and using their replacement reeds but I noticed on their site that they have a modified stock reed cage with reeds for 100 bucks. I know everyone like V forces but I cant afford new ones, but am still looking for some 2's at a reasonable price. Also, I mainly triail and mx ride not drag. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamaha04 Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 just buy the reads and cut the center bar out of your stock cages. its easy as hell you can port the stock cages with a hand file in like 2 mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtcc Posted February 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 just buy the reads and cut the center bar out of your stock cages. its easy as hell you can port the stock cages with a hand file in like 2 mins See I had no idea what they actually do to the read cages. I cant even find a picture of them. I guess thats what I needed to know. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastrthnu Posted February 6, 2008 Report Share Posted February 6, 2008 See I had no idea what they actually do to the read cages. I cant even find a picture of them. I guess thats what I needed to know. thanks I dont like shorting people on money, but Tony sells those buy it now on eGay for $100 and starting bid at $20 no reserve, and most of the time they dont sell for over $50 because people are looking for big names. They are good. Im going back with em on my next build because they worked better than the dual stage boyeseens and vf2`s imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I dont like shorting people on money, but Tony sells those buy it now on eGay for $100 and starting bid at $20 no reserve, and most of the time they dont sell for over $50 because people are looking for big names. They are good. Im going back with em on my next build because they worked better than the dual stage boyeseens and vf2`s imo. I saw a thread on here a while back about the vf3's actually loosing power in the top end on the dyno, I run boyesen pro's on ported stock cages and love them. Don't have personal experience with the TDR's, but LC performance builds some fast stuff and he swears by the TDR's in ported stock cages. He says they make better power than the vf's and are more reliable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcardracing Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 See I had no idea what they actually do to the read cages. I cant even find a picture of them. I guess thats what I needed to know. thanks I wouldn't recommend cutting the bridge out of the center, it supports the pedals so they don't break as easy under crankcase preasure. just my .02 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby6t9 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 Someone on this site has to have some info or a "how to" on porting stock cages... Come on! Post up the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I run the ported stock reed cages on my trail bike. I had the TDR reeds in there at first and the setup worked well, but I am now running the boyeson 2 stage reeds with the ported cages and it has a real nice snap to it. From a different standpoint (seat of the pants on my drag bike) comparing VF2's to the TDR ported cages and reeds...with the VF2's the bike did pull harder and revved quicker, the TDR cages and reeds weren't too far behind it though, I'd definitely recommend them for someone wanting to save a little money and is not out to get the absolute most HP they can. They are the best bang for the buck...unless you port your own cages and go buy some boyeson 2 stage reeds for 60 bucks. This is all just my opinion and experiences :thumbsup: I'm pulling my intakes off tonight or tomorrow and can take some pics of the cages if you guys want to see them (for porting) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumby6t9 Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm pulling my intakes off tonight or tomorrow and can take some pics of the cages if you guys want to see them (for porting) Awesome! Thanks! :thumbsup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BellicoseBanshee Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 I'm pulling my intakes off tonight or tomorrow and can take some pics of the cages if you guys want to see them (for porting) Post them please, I would like to see some pictures of the ported cages... :geek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted February 7, 2008 Report Share Posted February 7, 2008 No problem guys. If I can't get to it tonight, I'll have pics posted tomorrow afternoon for sure. I'll have a 2 into 1 intake and carb coming off and going for sale if anyone's interested. Intake, 38mm Keihin PJ carb w/ adjustable powerjet and K&N filter. 300 bucks shipped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtcc Posted February 8, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 Yes I would love to see them. Which TDR reeds did you run the epoxy or the carbon? And are they a one piece reed? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawiking Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 travis..what reeds do u run in the 4 mill cub ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okbeast Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 I'm also very interested in seeing the ported cages as I don't have the $ for v-forces right now but am loking for a 'lil extra like everyone else. Would ported cages work ok with just stock reeds, or would i have to get some higher-end reeds to notice a difference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
csrmel Posted February 8, 2008 Report Share Posted February 8, 2008 i dont know if the stock reeds would work with ported cages. the stock reeds are tiny and only overlap by half a mm or so. that leaves basically no room for porting. i have a set of stock reeds and cages right on my desk and there is no room for improvement that i can see. with that said. porting reed cages is a black art. anyone can do it in 3 minutes,. but if you want cages that actually perform better than stock be prepared to spend at least an hour or 2 on each cage. thats what i have seen from people who rally know their shit. macdizzy.com has a lot of info in their forums on porting stock rd rz and banshee cages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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