V FORCE REPLACEMENT REEDS HONDA CR500R 86-01V Force Replacement Reeds Honda CR500R 86 01 Are you checking your reed petals for signs of normal wear? You should be. A reed petal is a wear item, and as such should be checked regularly for signs of wear and fraying. A reed petal is opening and closing 144 times per second at 8,000 RPM, so it's understandable reeds can wear. If wear and or fraying is visible, it's time to replace your reed petals to maintain peak engine performance.