Sandy yes Chris Carsons are better IMHO and according to reports on Scream & Fly don't chip as bad - of course their RPMs are greater. I put CCMs in mine on the rebuild but they will not do much for HP or fuel economy - starting yes. Check your plugs regularly and if one is white that would indicate water, so head gaskets. Frankly I would get on the timing issue for fuel consumption and check that out - doesn't seem you have issues on the other 2.
If for some reason you pull the carbs and stuff and have an extra hun for reeds maybe do it, although EFI I can't believe how easy mine starts with fiber reeds.
De-carbing on a regular basis should keep the ring hang issue at bay
Ken I wouldn't think at 100 hrs they need changing unless you see chipping or you need to call Chris Carson ASAP - those guys are great, you'll know more about reeds on the phone than you ever dreamed of LOL - They have become the choice for the Scream & Fly guys
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