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Dave in MN · 03-26-2019, 05:04 PM

I suggest a counterweighted.
Pro: Properly installed and balanced counterweights take some load off the main journals.
Con: The rear main cap/bearing is difficult to remove/service with counterweights installed.

I have counterweights installed on my touring engines and am very satisfied with the service they have delivered. One of my insert bearing counterweighted engines with an almost stock oiling system has over 95,000 miles on it. I do use an oil filter and have piped oil to the center main. I have not even had the pan off this engine. It is just like the Energizer Bunny....Keeps going and going...
Good Day!

03-26-2019, 05:04 PM	#2
Dave in MN Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Jordan, MN Posts: 1,416	Re: Counterweighted Crank I suggest a counterweighted. Pro: Properly installed and balanced counterweights take some load off the main journals. Con: The rear main cap/bearing is difficult to remove/service with counterweights installed. I have counterweights installed on my touring engines and am very satisfied with the service they have delivered. One of my insert bearing counterweighted engines with an almost stock oiling system has over 95,000 miles on it. I do use an oil filter and have piped oil to the center main. I have not even had the pan off this engine. It is just like the Energizer Bunny....Keeps going and going... Good Day! Last edited by Dave in MN; 03-27-2019 at 10:53 AM.