Reeds new aftermarkets stuff

[LakeAnna]

What reeds has anyone here used in the 225X? I was looking a Chris Carson's 265sj.
I looked them up and it appears Mercury only sells the complete reed cage assembly. Another name I have heard is TDR reeds. I know they have been doing 2 stroke stuff a long time. Either one of these or are there better options??

Thanks!

 

[patches]

I'd go TDR

 

[procomp]

I put CCM in my current promax as well as a 200 I just sold. No complaints.

 

[resqu-u]

I'm running TDR's in my 225 promax with no complaints either. I've heard Chris's are a copy of the TDR and only good things on both brands.

 

[2003225X]

What reeds has anyone here used in the 225X? I was looking a Chris Carson's 265sj.
I looked them up and it appears Mercury only sells the complete reed cage assembly. Another name I have heard is TDR reeds. I know they have been doing 2 stroke stuff a long time. Either one of these or are there better options??

Thanks!

Isn't it running right?

 

[LakeAnna]

TDR has two different styles the slotted pedals and the regular... They also have glass/epoxy and the carbon fiber. Now which of these is best for a lake motor?
I read a little on the site and it seems the solid reeds without any relief slot are what I would need? (carbon fiber)

Thanks everyone for your input thus far.

 

[David Lanham]

I had Chris Carson do the rubber coating removal process on my 225X cages and install new reeds.
Not certain what he installed but I told him to use ones close as possible to OEM characteristics.

Although the rubber coating on mine seemed okay, there are stories out there that the rubber coating loses it

 

[Dave Hensley]

David have you ever used a DDT on your 225X? I have a Smartcraft cartridge but the A13 harness that fits the 4 pin plug doesn't have the power leads to run the DDT. The 4 pin port also does not have the normal blue and white wire running to it either. I gathered up a couple of harnesses and 3 cartridges and still can't seem to read ECM. At first glance it looked like the set up for a 280 would work but the plugs are different.

I had Chris Carson do the rubber coating removal process on my 225X cages and install new reeds.
Not certain what he installed but I told him to use ones close as possible to OEM characteristics.

Although the rubber coating on mine seemed okay, there are stories out there that the rubber coating loses it

 

[Dave Hensley]

Mr. Gohr answered my question.

 

[LakeAnna]

Isn't it running right?

Not to bad for what it is and I have had no issues this summer... None. So, just planning ahead for a little winter project.:wink

Anyone have the part number for the sport jets from TDR I need? Should I give Jay a ring or just pick them up online from TDR? Thanks

 

[silverbullet02]

I'd just call up TDR and he'll tell you what you need if that's who you're gonna use. That's what I did.

 

[njj502]

I went TDR and am happy with them thus far. I got mine from Jay since he's a supporting vendor on S&F but you could call TDR direct. I believe I got the sport reeds (7 petal)

 

[Bobalouie]

I have TDR on my 280 and like them pretty well. Go with epoxy for a lake motor, CF is cool, but best suited for racing applications. Jay Smith at JSRE is a TDR dealer, just give him a call and he can tell you all you want to know and recommend the best set for you.

 

[K-DAWG XB 2003]

Running the Chris Carsons in my 200 and I like them. Would buy them again.