I am sure it here someplace but i cant find it with search. Some of you guys building motors? I thought i had a steel breather gear still around for the EVO. Cant find it .
Its been a very long time since i did a cam so what steel gear breather do most of you use now adays. Need to get one this week. Anything else new in the last 10 years doing one?
Thanks ahead of time

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/300709163657 This is what I use. I like metal over plastic, anyday & have never had one fail. Your gonna get different opinion's on this subject, but in the end, its your choice.
Ride safe,
Harold

 

We've been using the reed valves since they've come out. First they are easy to install so there is no wondering if it's in right. Secondly there is no parasitic drag. Last but not least they are opne when they need to be and closed when they need to be. If you've ever checked the timing on the breathers you will find that there is some differences from one engine/breather combo to another, you don't have that with a reed style breather. Hope this helps.
John

 

I bought a used metal gear a while back but hesitated to install it - thought they switch for plastic for a good reason - metal wears the bore in the case, hence there even used to be overbored sizes.
So, I got those S&S reed valves, never had problems with them.

But if you still want the metal gear, I might still have it

 

Those plastic breathers can get harder than a wedding d!%k with heat and tear the bores up, had to install the S&S reed valve to overcome a messed up bore, it does work as designed