This Whole Counterbalancer Thing ...

[Rider]

Okay, I'm an STN00b. Had it for only a week. And I'm like a sponge here, reading all kinds of stuff about the bike.
And I've come across a few posts that mention how the counterbalancers can be adjusted. Now, with about 600 miles on my bike, I'm a long time away from having to tackle it. This thing is so smooth, I could set a shot glass on each cylinder bank full of Makers Mark and it wouldn't spill a drop at 90mph.
But my naturally curious mind has me wondering, "Hmmmmmm, how does one do that?"
How often does it have to be done?
Does it take, like, 10 minutes or all weekend?
Do you need a degree from M.I.T. to attempt it?

As I say ... no hurry on this. Just a matter of curiosity tugging at my brain.

 

[AgSTreak]

Easy as drinkin' those shots off the cylinder banks, it took me twenty minutes tops the first and only time. But if your engine is that smooth, don't bother. I don't know if it helped mine, certainly didn't hurt.

 

[Rider]

Easy as drinkin' those shots off the cylinder banks, it took me twenty minutes tops the first and only time. But if your engine is that smooth, don't bother. I don't know if it helped mine, certainly didn't hurt.

Sooooooooooo ... how do you do it? What's involved? :grin:

 

[Kempo-STer]

Hey Rider...

Here is some 'lite' reading on the ST..counterbalancers and all....

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/

Be prepared to spend the weekend reading..

Have fun

Kempo

 

[Rider]

Hey Rider...

Here is some 'lite' reading on the ST..counterbalancers and all....

http://motorcycleinfo.calsci.com/

Be prepared to spend the weekend reading..

Have fun

Kempo

Gee, thanks, Kempo.

 

[AgSTreak]

If you really gotta know I followed the instructions on the CalSci website at the following link. I've gotta admit, it was one of the first things I attempted after I got the ST and I feel that it empowered me. I mean, I didn't screw it up.

balancers

 

[Killtimer]

Unless you've got a noisy c'balancer drive (rhythmical chirp out of the front) or you just want to mess with it....... fergetttaboutit IMNSHO. Go ride instead. :biker:

 

[steve18]

How tight do the pinch bolts have to be? There is no torque setting.

Thanks,
Steve

 

[Bones]

How tight do the pinch bolts have to be? There is no torque setting.

Thanks,
Steve

Follow the eternal wisdom of every BMW shop manual: "Do not overtighten or leave loose."

 

[steve18]

Perfect. Now for an evening ride!

Thanks guys!

Steve