They're not retros but proper bike![]()
The balancer shafts on retros are an unsuccessful attempt by jap manufacturers to imitate the genuine classic vibrations. The Japs lack the engineering ability to build engines that vibrate properly, so they add special shafts to try to create an artificial vibration. It doesn't work.
Originally Posted by skidmark
Originally Posted by Phil Vincent
I class Hinckley as Japs. And proper vibrations are more than just a matter of crankshaft design. It takes centuries of experience and genuine fine old Britosh craftmanship to build an engine that vibrates properly. It's a skill passed down from father to son. The Japs just can't do it. I won't even mention their pitiful efforts at oil leaks. They can't manage to come up with any at all, despite their best efforts.
Originally Posted by skidmark
Originally Posted by Phil Vincent
Come and ride my RS some time. Although the oil leaks are now reduced to a mere piddle these days, it's picked up a mean vibration lately for some reason. I already lost one mirror on the moronway, the remaining one is coming loose and needs tightening alternate days. Tail light came loose recently and was saved by just one loose bolt. Better get on with building up that other engine.
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http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/
Yes, but that's not *proper* vibration. That's just destructive imbalance vibration. True Briddish vibration is a thing of delicate harmony and reassuring therapeutic massage. Harleys vibrate too, but theirs is just smutty and vulgar.
Originally Posted by skidmark
Originally Posted by Phil Vincent
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