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Reedvalve conversions

vt_i18_thumb.jpg - 11506 Bytes A view of a Vespa tuned inlet, this one has
been matched to a Malossi multi piece reed valve.
We don't use the Malossi system, it has too
many parts to leak and go wrong.
View of a P200 inlet port tuned for a reed
valve. You can also see how the casings
have been matched to the cylinder kit.
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vt_i10_thumb.jpg - 10225 Bytes An inlet port tuned for a reed valve. This shape
can vary depending on whch reed valve is
being used. This one is matched to the MBD
one shown in the background.
A P210 casing with a reed valve inlet tune
using the MBD reed inlet manifold
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vt_i15_thumb.jpg - 10225 Bytes Shows the MBD reed manifold flowed,
polished and matched to the inlet port
This shows the MB reed valve with the new adaptor to suit various sizes of carb.
This shows a 32mm VHSA flatslide Dellorto carb but you could use a 28 or 30mm one.
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t_dsc00647.jpg - 6833 Bytes The new MB Developments stub adaptor for all MB/NFK/DJ/Chiselspeed PX style reed manifolds.
The old style rubber mounted adaptor proved to be unreliable over the years and were prone to splitting.
The inlet track of a 28/30mm Dellorto PHBH mounted on an MB Reed manifold. t_dsc00648.jpg - 6833 Bytes
t_dsc00649.jpg - 6833 Bytes 28/30mm PHBH carb mounts, inlet stub and MRB reed valve assembly.
Available complete or in pieces.
The new stub is so versatile you can now use a 30mm mikuni powerjet carb.
MB Developments always recommend using an air filter to keep your engine clean, quiet and reliable.
We use ram air filters as standard for all engines (where they fit!).
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t_dsc00651.jpg - 6833 Bytes Mikuni 30mm carb fits onto the MBD reed assembly.
MBD PX/PE/T5 reed stub replaces the existing rubber mount made by either Kawasaki or Yamaha.
These used to split very easily under the weight of the carb.
This new stub cures the problem and has allowed the use of several different rubbers and carbs.
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t_dsc00659.jpg - 6833 Bytes View of the size of the inlet port once it has been matched to the P200 casings.
The sealing edge of the new stub adaptor. t_dsc00660.jpg - 6833 Bytes
t_dsc00699.jpg - 6833 Bytes The MBD PX/PE/T5 reed valve assembly, shown here in pieces.
The MBD PX/PE/T5 reed valve assembly, shown here assembled, as supplied. t_dsc00700.jpg - 6833 Bytes
t_dsc00658.jpg - 6833 Bytes An MBD reed block opened and flowed to a PE inlet port, looking in from the reed end.

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