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Old 05-02-2012, 12:37 PM   #46 (permalink)
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A flat 2 is also just as balanced as a flat 4 or flat 6. Any combination of multiple of 2 cyls at a 180 degree Vee is inherently balanced.
that is why harley motors don't vibrate at all and can turn such high rpm's......

oh. wait......

(that was sarcasm folks - harley's vibrate like a housewife's spin cycle and have a VERY low upper RPM limit....)
I think you're having trouble figuring out the difference between a 45 degree Harley Davidson engine and a smooth 180 degree flat twin such as BMW. Let me help you with that.

Harley


BMW boxes 2 cyl

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