i have herd a couple people talking about a key in the fly wheel, that can shear. i was wondering how u can check to see if it sheared or not and the steps to take the fly wheel off.
you need a puller to get the flywheel off.... then there is a slit in the shaft to accept a half moon shaped piece of metal... thats the key... if it does sheer off.. the quad will stop instantly... well, when the flywheel stops spinning at least.
i doubt its your reeds as to what the problem is... anyways.. if you need a key, many hardware/lawnmower shops will have them.. as they use the key system too
ah i hope its the reed the thing just died i pulled the reeds and they each and every flap even the base plastic piece was open about 1/16th on an inch but ill look in to it if the reeds dont fix the problem