Cheap reed cages to fit RZ

[RSW46]

I saw some Banshee reed cage assemblies on Amazon less than $20.00 for a set of two and could not resist buying a set to see the quality. I was hoping they would be usable. I received them quick and took some pictures of one next to a stock RZ350 cage. I knew the rubber did not cover the whole surface under the reed from the add picture but wanted a closer look at the transition from metal to rubber before passing judgement. When I pulled a reed off one side, it became clear the quality control was disappointing. On the middle bridge the rubber seal did not completely fill the channel intended to hold it and a gap was left that would allow air to flow past when it should be sealed. The other thing I noticed is the thickness of the base was a few mm more then the stock one. 

Because of the manufacturing flaw I am sending my set back for a refund and will not buy any more of these knock-offs.  The transition from rubber to metal across the sealing surface may have an impact on the life of the reed.

[Evans Ward]

Genuine Yamaha Banshee cages work very well on the RZ. It's what I use as well as the Banshee fiber reeds. Perfect fit all the way around.

[jradnich]

I'll say one thing for Amazon Prime. Knowing better but doing it anyway, I bought a pair of replacement batteries for my Porter Cable saw. They were garbage. I went online to request a refund. One of the options was to return them to Kohl's. I chose that. Got an email with a QR code for return. Took the batteries to Kohl's. They scanned the code from my phones screen and that was it. I didn't have to package them or anything. Refund was issued online almost as soon as they scanned the email.

[pdxjim]

Amazon is convenient, but buying from your local Yamaha dealer is the right thing to do.

[quocle603]

Those things are very cheaply made. I had a set, accidentally purchased for my RD not realizing it was for an RZ/Banshee

[rodneya]

Amazon is convenient, but buying from your local Yamaha dealer is the right thing to do.

Maybe so, but in Canada parts from a dealer are 5 times more expensive than US dealers, take about 2 weeks to come in and you have to go in and order / pay and then go back to pickup parts. This is after dealing with the parts guy who looks up part numbers on a US based dealers website (as they dont have their own) and cant tell the difference between a gasket and an oil seal.

[m in sc]

complete reed assembly stock on bikebandit is 81 bucks.
https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2000-yamaha-banshee-350-yfz350m/o/m145962#sch108402

why not just go v force? almost double but so good. (152 ish per side)

[yaman]

complete reed assembly stock on bikebandit is 81 bucks.
https://www.bikebandit.com/oem-parts/2000-yamaha-banshee-350-yfz350m/o/m145962#sch108402

why not just go v force? almost double but so good. (152 ish per side)

or $200 for a pair:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Banshee-V-Force-4-Reeds-Cages-VForce-Yamaha-YFZ-350-reed-valve-V4144-2-four/381060977305?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

[m in sc]

nice