OK, its out. Is this reed valve any good?

scooternewby · Post by **scooternewby** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 12:42 pm

So im trying to check the reed valve on my 94 Dio. Ive gotten this far. Now, how do I get this out without breaking it?? I REALLY dont want to break it

Ok, its out, can you tell by looking at it if its in decent shape ir not?

scooternewby · Post by **scooternewby** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:21 pm

OK, so in the second pic from the top, the plastic valve on the far right is lifted a VERY SMALL amount. Im talking less the like a half a millimeter. Could that cause it to operate improperly?

pre64 · Post by **pre64** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:43 pm

reeds look good!

scooternewby · Post by **scooternewby** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 1:51 pm

I hope so. There is NOWHERE around here to buy a new one!

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:23 pm

I agree, reeds look very good.

scooternewby · Post by **scooternewby** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:30 pm

OK! Back in she goes! Any clue as to what might be stopping it now? Carb is being re-cleaned since it was out anyway. New plug is in with a good spark, its getting fuel because I can smell it on the plug if I take it out.

Any ideas?

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 2:42 pm

well, im very sorry, i was wrong.

The reeds look to be in great condition.

As of now, im unsure...

scooternewby · Post by **scooternewby** » Mon Nov 17, 2008 3:01 pm

Hey Dac!! Dont sweat it! This is great news! Do you know how hard it would have been for me to find a new one?? Also, I learned A LOT by removing everything anyway.

So, I think I found the culprit anyway. Here is one of the jets??, i think? Anyway, it was pretty plugged. I THINK i got it unplugged. Could this have been the cause of the scooter not running?

ALOW1 · Post by **ALOW1** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:40 am

scooternewby wrote:Hey Dac!! Dont sweat it! This is great news! Do you know how hard it would have been for me to find a new one?? Also, I learned A LOT by removing everything anyway.

So, I think I found the culprit anyway. Here is one of the jets??, i think? Anyway, it was pretty plugged. I THINK i got it unplugged. Could this have been the cause of the scooter not running?

Yes, make sure all those little holes are nice and clean.

Kenny_McCormic · Post by **Kenny_McCormic** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 3:54 pm

I dont think those reed pedals are stock.

Bear45-70 · Post by **Bear45-70** » Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:32 pm

Kenny_McCormic wrote:I dont think those reed pedals are stock.

Plastic (actually fiberglass) reeds are showing up as replacement for the stock ones, even from manufacturers. They have gotten cheaper and last as long or better than the metal ones.

tru72 · Post by **tru72** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 12:34 am

thats the pilot jet..
thats the one i was telling you to check..

ALOW1 · Post by **ALOW1** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 1:57 am

Kenny_McCormic wrote:I dont think those reed pedals are stock.

Being that its a real Dio, it probably came with glass reeds stock.