Should Harley have a counter balanced rubber mounted motor?
#31
09-03-2007, 01:49 AM
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RE: No
How about a counterbalanced, rubber mounted, offset throw crankshaft with water cooling? Oh wait, that's called a Honda.............and the rigid mount motor that takes batteries is called a vibrator! Don't care for either one, sorry!
#32
09-03-2007, 02:23 PM
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RE: No
ORIGINAL: Nadil
Then I stand by my first reply. [sm=forgetit.gif]
ORIGINAL: sonar_chris
This pole was for big twin motors not the V-rods Thats why.
Chris
ORIGINAL: Nadil
Then what is the purpose of this post? Harley already makes what the OP questioned us about.
ORIGINAL: INDEPENDENTBIKEWORKS
And Liquid cooled.
Man, and notice how that DOESNT affect any of you who want a traditional motor? So it would be FINE if they made a bigger engine that way, and put it in some other bikes. mostly the big tourers.
JUST AS LONG AS THEY KEPT A TADITIONAL AIRCOOLED MOTOR AVAILABLE.
Right?
ORIGINAL: Jerry L
FLYKLR beat me to it. Yep, if they could do it, it would already have been done. LOL. Well, they can, and they did. I'd love to see one in a softail frame.
Jerry
ORIGINAL: flyklr
Harley already has a rubber mounted counter balanced bike, the Vrod.
Harley already has a rubber mounted counter balanced bike, the Vrod.
Jerry
Man, and notice how that DOESNT affect any of you who want a traditional motor? So it would be FINE if they made a bigger engine that way, and put it in some other bikes. mostly the big tourers.
JUST AS LONG AS THEY KEPT A TADITIONAL AIRCOOLED MOTOR AVAILABLE.
Right?
Chris
Again, I think they should offer a CHOICE.
#33
10-15-2007, 11:41 AM
RE: No
I test rode a bunch of cruisers, many of which had dual-pin cranks, rubber mounts and were otherwise balanced. These inluded:
Honda Shadow ACE 2006
Honda VTX 1300 2006
Kawasaki Vulcan 1100
Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak
Suzuki c109r
Yamaha Road Star 1500
Yamaha V-star 1100
Of all these bikes, the one I like most was the HD Road King '99. The reason is because of the engine noise and the vibrations. If you want a smoother ride, then I think any of the Jap bikes are going to be a much better fit for you. They are also much cheaper.
The only reason to get a Harley is if you like the sound, feel and look, IMO. Otherwise, go metric and save yourself a lot of money
Oh, one more thing: the HD was pretty light and nimble-feeling as opposed to some of the other bikes, like the Kawasaki. That was another reason.
Honda Shadow ACE 2006
Honda VTX 1300 2006
Kawasaki Vulcan 1100
Kawasaki Vulcan Mean Streak
Suzuki c109r
Yamaha Road Star 1500
Yamaha V-star 1100
Of all these bikes, the one I like most was the HD Road King '99. The reason is because of the engine noise and the vibrations. If you want a smoother ride, then I think any of the Jap bikes are going to be a much better fit for you. They are also much cheaper.
The only reason to get a Harley is if you like the sound, feel and look, IMO. Otherwise, go metric and save yourself a lot of money
Oh, one more thing: the HD was pretty light and nimble-feeling as opposed to some of the other bikes, like the Kawasaki. That was another reason.
#35
10-15-2007, 12:37 PM
RE: No
If you're going to counterbalance the engine, why bother rubber mounting it? Rigid mounting will eliminate the rear swing-arm flex that is characteristic of the Tourers/Dynas.
Personally, I'd like to see a counterbalanced, rigid mounted engine - but with the better suspension of the Tourers and Dynas (as opposed to the Softails').
Personally, I'd like to see a counterbalanced, rigid mounted engine - but with the better suspension of the Tourers and Dynas (as opposed to the Softails').
#37
10-15-2007, 01:21 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
RE: No
While I believe the counter balanced motor has a place in the line like in the cruisers, it should not be in all bikes.
That balancer is sucking HP and fuel to a certain degree so I wouldn't want it on a touring bike.
That balancer is sucking HP and fuel to a certain degree so I wouldn't want it on a touring bike.
#39
10-15-2007, 02:08 PM
RE: Should Harley have a counter balanced rubber mounted motor?
WTF ? Do any of you actually ride a rubber mount? If you did, you would know that there is NOTHING to fix. Mines an old rubber mount and it runs smooth everywhere at every speed. Who gives a **** if it vibrates when you are ideling? It's not like your going to sit on the bike for an hour straight at a stop light.
#40
10-15-2007, 02:17 PM
RE: Should Harley have a counter balanced rubber mounted motor?
ORIGINAL: 89FLHT
WTF ? Do any of you actually ride a rubber mount? If you did, you would know that there is NOTHING to fix. Mines an old rubber mount and it runs smooth everywhere at every speed. Who gives a **** if it vibrates when you are ideling? It's not like your going to sit on the bike for an hour straight at a stop light.
WTF ? Do any of you actually ride a rubber mount? If you did, you would know that there is NOTHING to fix. Mines an old rubber mount and it runs smooth everywhere at every speed. Who gives a **** if it vibrates when you are ideling? It's not like your going to sit on the bike for an hour straight at a stop light.