counter balance oiling problems

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Jul 24, 2011 | 10:27 PM

Coast Runner

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counter balance oiling problems

I heard the softail engine has cb's that cause some oiling issues.. what years and can this be resolved?

Jul 24, 2011 | 11:30 PM

kkiley

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You need to quit listening to those voices....

Jul 25, 2011 | 07:58 AM

Tracker56

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That's a crock....

Jul 25, 2011 | 09:43 AM

tmitchellof PG

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In the 5 years I've owned my Softail, I've never read about that problem on any of the forums.
Tom

Jul 25, 2011 | 09:51 AM

nikonf8

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never heard of it

Jul 25, 2011 | 10:40 AM

aviator

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yeah - that's why there are so many soft tails on the road, with milions of miles on them.....

ignore the voices in your head

Jul 25, 2011 | 12:59 PM

harleycharlie1992

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how would the two even be connected? If there was a failure of one of the brgs and excessive play occured to lose oil pressure, that was not a fault of counter balance shafts, but a simple mechanical failure, to which any oil fed part could cause the same problem. counter balance shafts do nothing more than make the engine run smoother, and for it to lose a couple hundred rpms at the top, work great, for the most part. are very trouble free, and are the object of countless myths!!