How to inspect reed valves Force 125?

[jerryotis]

Can you see the reed valves by simply removing the carbs or do you have to remove the adapter plates also?

 

[pnwboat]

It'll be kind of hard to see anything without taking the carburetor adapter plates off. Might be able to see if a reed petal is completely broken off and missing, but not if it's cracked and still intact.

The reeds prior to 1994/1995 have a very low failure rate. After 1994/1995 they must have changed the material and reed failures were more common.

 

[jerryjerry05]

I use a small dental mirror and a flash light.

They sell a bore scope you can attach to your newer style cameras.
$20 on most sites.

 

[jerryotis]

I don't really suspect any issues with them, just curiosity more than anything else. Thanks for the info.

 

[Jiggz]

As Jerry mentioned, the mini-borescope will be very helpful in this endeavor if you don't want to take them out fully.