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But I wonder why, with modern technology, HD can't build a better balanced engine? Every other manufacturer has no problem.
They do. The Softail suspension doesn't adapt well to the rubber engine mounting system, so they developed the 'B' series engine with counter balance shafts. The big deal with the rubber mount system is that, at idle, there is a hint of traditional engine vibration harking back to the days of the Duo-glide. This smooths out at around 1200 - 1500 RPM so there is little impact on rider comfort. The engine mounting system is very complex with stay rods preventing lateral movement. If the stay rods are loose, bent or maladjusted, the engine flops all around and causes all kinds of handling problems.
Let's hope there's intelligent life somewhere in space 'cause it's buggar all down here. -- Monte Python
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