Does anyone have any info on whether reeds are worth putting on without any other modifications? *(i.e. clutch work, pipes, etc.) *I know they are easy to install but I want to make sure that it makes a difference. *

If so, any recommendations on which kind to buy.

2k ZL 700
2k ZR 600 Millenium

Thanks!

Not really. *You would be alot happier with a clutch kit than reeds on a stock engine.

300.00+ dollars for 2-3hp. Not my cup of tea

I disagree, reeds are one of the best investments especially v-force. *You may only pick up a few ponies but it increases throttle response and torque at the low end drastically. *Have them in my 98 zr 600, 02 zr 800, and 96 zrt 600. *Actually when I put them in my zrt it broke the motor mount with the extra power. *Granted they were defective mounts but the reeds are a definate investment.

Reeds do help a little, but are not worth the investment if that is all you are going to do. *As for better throttle responce and better bottom end, you will not notice enough to make it worth the money. *Go with Clutching and Studs first. *IMO!!!!

wow, those are definitely different opinions...Catrules & mtrsprts, do you guys have V-force reeds? *If not, do you think the brand could make a difference? *btw, I do allready have 144 studs but engine stuff is next. *

As far as clutch kits go, does this increase the chance of malfunction...the last thing I want is to have to mess with the clutch on the trail.

Could really tell the difference when I put V-Force on '96 ZRT800...acceleration, not neccesarily horsepower.

Jim

Ask the Polaris engineers. They are putting case reeds on just about all their engines now I think. I'm no rocket rider so I didn't mind the older type setup but with most snogo rigs now being geared toward the speed/sport market that seems to be one of the things they've done to feed that market. There must be a reason.

Put the reeds on, I've ran Delta Reeds on stock T-Cats, modified T-Cats, and ZRT 800's. There a good building block for future mods.
Malfunction on clutch kits?? I'm not sure what you meant by that, but I have logged thousnads of miles on clutch kits, D&D and Cutlers. I perfer Cutlers because they do better testing at higher elevations.

I have a 2002 zr600c with v-force II reeds. *Not alot of actual additional horsepower but definately better throttle response and acceleration. *Noticed better gas mileage too.

I run them on my ZRT600. *Didn't do much for top end but they really woke the sled up in low and mid range. *Gotta have em.