Reed Valve Malossi VL11 Piaggio

Suitable for Piaggio all 50cc / Aprilia 50cc / Vespa 50cc / Gilera Runner and TPH up to 180cc.

• Brand: Malossi
• SKU: M277708.C0
• Availability: In stock
• Complete reed valve for Piaggio 50-180ccmIncludes 0.30 mm carbon reed petals

Notes and Safety Reed valves for scooter, motorcycle and mopedThe reed valve is an integral part of the intake system. It usually sits under the intake manifold.How does a reed valve work?The reed valve is usually V-shaped and is equpped with two blades. When the reed valve is opened, mixture will flow; when the reed valve is closed, the flow is significantly reduced. The flow is controlled by the opening of the carburetor slide, which controls the amount of mixture and affects RPM.What kind of reed valve?The type and shape of the reed valve can affect engine performance. Common types include the V-Force reed valve in a W-shape with 4 reed petals, and oversize versions with more volume than