Harley Softail Has The Unique Harley Engine

[@GixxerFoo]

Do prefer the A motor or the B motor? Did you notice a difference in how both motors feel?

[@hellbilly6532]

B motor for sure

[@randylucas2458]

I prefer the a motor

[@jefferythayer6103]

definitely more in " tune ", with the "B", for the last 20 years.

[@bradwilliams4921]

Been riding a B for 20 years.

[@geneperkins5016]

B for me

[@mikaldene7146]

If I ever give up the Evo Softail, I'll remember this video. So far my only issue has been letting the dealership work on my bike, once, but I fixed that problem and they haven't seen it or me since...

[@westcoast3595]

Best way to own a bike.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

YES, ALWAYS STAY CLEAR of the STEALERSHIP. WON'T WORK ON MY 04 NOW ANYWAY, TO OLD FOR THEM

[@blakeumthun8128]

I've had both and prefer the TC-A. And the girls like the feel at stop lights better, too.

[@mattgoodmangoodmanlawnmowi2454]

The real deal right there. Truer than many know. But if you are a biker who rode a shaker while single odds are you already know this. - Matt’s dad

[@OFallons]

Folks I’ve been on a Harley since 1976, the vibration is because the they run the Primary “LOOSE “ the factory spec 10lbs downward force perpendicular to the chain length that will yield a 3/8-5/8 deflection NO MORE than that! If you ever let it run loose, you must change the primary along with the compensating sprocket assembly! If you don’t change both and try to just adjust it correctly you will have the unfortunate experience of a broken compensating weldment, I’ve seen other folks have that experience, oh I’m not talking out my ass either I’ve wrenched my whole life on Bikes, cars, Aircraft as a A&P, and long haul trucks, and heavy log’n equipment. The reason is when the chain is allowed to run loose, the vibration with the uneven stretch work hardens the compensating sprocket weld joint making it brittle. Plus the primary now has uneven stretch and when it’s tightened correctly, it won’t be long until the compensating sprocket assembly’s failure is now imminent. My 1977 Shovel Head would pulse at idle and run absolutely smooth as running a easy-boy recliner at seventy on a road of smooth glass. Fix it right, maintain it right, it’ll do you right, and it’ll out last you .

[@alessandrov-twin9755]

My Screamin' FatBoy 110 goes on the highway like a bat out of hell and it's really smooth at high speeds it sticks to the asphalt like tar! shaking the hell out of the ground! it is one hell of a groundpounder! 😎🍺🏴‍☠ 🤟

[@ledsled1001]

Having had both, I surprisingly prefer the B motor. They are not glass smooth at idle and still vibrate a little but they don’t shake nearly like a Dyna at idle.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

Exactly. The “B” will bounce with the profile of the cam minus the buzzy shaking feeling of the “A” at idle. I own both and don’t notice a difference other than that.

[@joncoffey4821]

Prefer the ridged like my FLSTC HERITAGE. In long run, a little safer. Rubber mounts wear at different times and not checked you could end up with the wobble with added expense to change out. Greetings from Oklahoma

[@hdfxst1521]

The 96 B in my softail has been great. Have made a few trips across state lines going anywhere between 70 to 80 miles an hour. Engine ran great!

[@grantkokich6906]

I like the shaking of my rubber mounted 2005 superglide when stationary. It gives extra character to the bike.

[@scrumthebum2451]

I came of a 96” shovel 4 5/8 stroke that wasn’t balanced right and I didn’t even know it. Then I got my road king A motor and it was night & day in the vibration. I since had the flywheels rebalanced on the shovel and it’s beautiful now

[@d1mennis]

You are absolutely correct! The B motor is smooth up until you get around 80mph or like you said 4000rpm. My rubber mounted Ultra is smooth throughout the entire powerband where as my Heritage is fine until I start getting into the higher rpm's. Another great video! Keep'em coming.

[@Clammy69]

Install a Baker DD6, and it'll cruise at 80 mph turning around 3100 RPM. Smooth as butter. 3500 RPM gets you around 90 mph, and it's also smooth. About 3850 RPM RPM brings you to 100mph. It's a bit buzzier, but not that bad for extended cruising time. 😁😁😁 Cheers!

[@CPerreault]

I have an '06 Deluxe with the "B" motor. I didn't really notice that vibration @ 3000 rpm until I put some Andrews 26 cams in. Although not very aggressive cams they made that vibration noticable for me. I thought something might be wrong in the motor since the upgrade but all is good. Thanks for the info as I now know the vibration is normal. It is a great engine, love riding that bike

[@scottarmstrong1172]

I've had both but don't know if I really have a preference. Honestly, I think I just get used to whatever I'm riding at the moment. Never gave it much thought.

[@CantingYETI]

It’d be nice to see a video going over odd ball Harley engines, such as the nova projects and maybe even feuling’s w3 and any other odd or cool engines related to Harley that aren’t as known

[@jonathanlockley9871]

I Prefer the balance motor, but saying that it’s hard to tell the difference because the roads here in Massachusetts and Cape Cod Suck!! Love the new new shop look , great video conversation as always.

[@GixxerFoo]

Thank you, I appreciate it! Our roads here in Oklahoma suck too really bad!

[@bradmilkowski9786]

Lol

[@kerrylewis2581]

I moved from Massachusetts to New Hampshire in 2007, and my riding season miles tripled. Much better roads, and do not have near the idiots cutting me off or trying to kill me. Click on my signature picture to see my up-to-date total.

[@pb68slab18]

Vibration? I rode rigid Panheads and 4spd swingarm framed Shovelheads for 40yrs. Harley's are supposed to vibrate!

[@mississippidrifter5960]

I should have invested in loctite years ago

[@johnbarrett7534]

That's why women leave wet spots when you ride them...vibration from riding on Harleys.

[@getoffmygrass6974]

You should take a look at Shadetree Surgeon’s video when he rides his Shovel from the West coast to Florida. By the end with multiple stops in between, his bike was being held together with duct tape and wire. I get the nostalgic craze over Shovel’s but they are a piss poor design by AMF. Pan heads were beautiful and still are.

[@davidleonard8369]

@@getoffmygrass6974 well, AMF also designed the evolution engine. Just imagine if the AMF nova engine would have been put into production. By the way the shovel was introduced in 1966 as the generator shovel and later became the alternator shovel with the cone shaped timing chest. AMF didn’t acquire Harley Davidson until 1970.

[@johnbarrett7534]

@@getoffmygrass6974 I rode my '75 FXE Shovelhead for 24 years with little to no troubles.

[@jimmyp6443]

The shelf ,please put shelf back up ,who wants to see the shelf back ? Hit thumbs up for yes

[@fernandocamilli4232]

That's some funny s*** love it

[@Ulfstigandr]

Lets clarify. The TC B is counter-balanced. Balanced would be like an automotive engine, done in the crank by removing weight at certain points.

[@MatthewScur]

Never really ridden a rubber mount setup. I have an '06 FLSS and I love it. Bike rides great, sounds pretty good, and handles decent for what it is. My dad has an '01 Road King with the rubber mounts, always wondered why mine didn't have them as well. Just figured that Harley phased them out.

[@jonz5978]

I agree. Over 3g you get a buzzy frequency even in the m8 though I feel the m8 to be less annoying. I really enjoy the rigidity of the softail though especially the new m8 as it’s improved suspension is nice.

[@rodleithner7931]

I will say I think the rubber mounted engines look so cool with that idle shake. My softail is a 88 twin cam and I really like my motor. I put a stage 2 with a ss 510 cam and 2into 1 pipe she really screams. This winter I am having the 95 inch big bore added along with new paint and a chrome front end. Then my scoot will be 95% complete. Next year will be wheels and lights.

[@PeterSmith-or3pq]

95" s@s with a propipe. Tuner. You will like

[@rodleithner7931]

@@PeterSmith-or3pq No tuner my scoot has a Carb.

[@brandonmacon3317]

People just forgot what made Harley great. The shake rattle and roll 🤘 MMM mm then sweet vibrations.

[@machiningcoolstuff9124]

Was always and probably always be a Dyna Glide fan. Like my King but, can't be without my Dyna for a nice afternoon ride through some twistys.

[@danielleeclingansr6032]

I have the 2015 heritage I love it ! I have had the full dressers 2003 and 2011 both were great but as I get older I find myself wanting a lighter bike yet still want a big bike and the 103 has plenty of power so for now the 2015 heritage is perfect for me ! There all great bikes I have own 1997 lower rider 2003 full dresser hundred year anniversary edition! 2001 heritage 2011 ultra classic and now the 2015 heritage! Every one was great low maintenance and fun making it mine ! Keep up the good work Harley Davidson co.

[@Mattis_Bengtsson]

I prefer rigid mounted for sure. I run a 91´ Fatboy

[@berntkristensen238]

Have seen atleast one where the crank gear came out of location. It simply was pressed on - no keyway. Made It was impossible to get over 2000rpm without falling off the bike.

[@skipx6072]

In September I traded my 2003 twin cam 88, 6:11 6:11 I got a 2017 road king. And from the test ride I fell in love with the smooth upswing of power ! It sounds kinda like a 302 V8 I had many years ago 😊

[@GixxerFoo]

Very nice!

[@bradmilkowski9786]

I have both and the balanced "B" is a much smoother than the rubber mouted un balanced. The shaking at idle is still present and clear at highway speed. I have had it looked at by a few good techs and they all say it runs great and its normal..... I was able to fix it by purchasing an new motorcycle from a different manufacturer and have had no issues since.

[@llano19fly]

@neal cassady I have had a few bikes over the years including H-D evo, My favorite is the KZ 1000. The same for autos. My best is my Toyota Sienna.

[@yoso585]

Love the feel of my rigid mounted EVO on my 95 Softail and my 03 Sportster. Took about 30 seconds to fall in love. But, I will say that after not riding them for a bit, I just have to trust that the wheels aren’t falling off when I first head down the lane, particularly on the sporty. It’s like real!

[@yoso585]

And I say all this as a guy that wears a half helmet, sneakers, and thin nylon pants. Hold together Baby. Hold together 😂

[@majorkendall491]

I love the vibration @ idle on my Ultra Classic TC88.. can’t wait til I get my 525 cams installed. It’s simply my style.

[@johnnyjorgensen4768]

While i am admittedly a fan of the vibration, i wonder what the long term effects of removing an enginered counterbalancer is on longevity? Would love to see that addressed, because reliability is my first priority, i knoe evos shook and they ran forever, but if they designed it to be run one way and you change it id be curious to see who ends up in the shop in 30k miles and who doesnt

[@rjoetting7594]

This isn't the answer you're looking for, but I've never road a twin cam. So I prefer my shovelhead 1978 flh bobber and my 91 Softtail Springer. I almost forgot to add my 1992 Electra Glide Ultra Classic. If I could only keep one, it's the shovelhead.

[@bryanrussell8683]

New to softails, had a 15 dyna and 12 sg, but just recently picked up an 08 softail standard, and I do notice the vibration you are talking about. The bike only has 13000 miles on it, and I thought someone got me. I do not have an rpm guage but I would say it's @ 3000 maybe a little later but I do feel better now knowing this. Gixxerfoo came through!

[@WesterStarThunder]

Bought a 99' wide glide new (lost it in the divorce) loved it. Have a 2001 FLSTS for the last 13 years love it. Both are different, both are great... To me anyway....

[@clamshack5116]

a video showing the A and B side by side or photos would be cool..... love your videos keep them coming ..........

[@paulsartorello836]

Love my A motor.. 3000 and up, it really smooth! It otherwise shakes like a true Harley!

[@trippontwowheels]

Indeed it does! Got a B in mine. 🙂

[@robertlumsden942]

i have a sportster, heritage and rode glide. the road glide to me is the smoothest. they are all new except the sportster. they are all special in their own way.

[@HogLife]

Hey Gix,I’ve got an 03 Heritage Softail Classic with the 88B and there’s a little bit of vibration but nothing to complain about,I love this motor,I’ve ridden the M8 and the motor was great and all,but give me a Softail with the B motor anyway! Thanks Brother,Ride Safe All!!

[@Panhead_Andy]

Just some minor corrections for your video. 1) the M8 touring motors are still rubber mounted. 2) although both versions of the M8 are balanced, the rubber mounter touring motor has one balance shaft and the rigid mounted softail motor has two balance shafts like the twin cam. Panhead Andy Prestige Custom Cycles Elmsford NY

[@bobbob3146]

Glad someone else caught that too. Drives me nuts when someone insists (for example) their M8 bagger is rigid mounted because of a KZbin video. Some good information online but alot of half truths and just bad info too. Always best to find a reputable shop if you want solid information. IMHO

[@adminadmin9997]

So the road king has a rubber mounts?

[@Panhead_Andy]

@@adminadmin9997 yes, a road king has a rubber mounted engine

[@adamhill2788]

Love my 09' fxd with the TC 96"...sound and feeling 🤘🛵

[@crspcritter]

Yeah : we have put the “A” flywheels in the “B” engine and tossed the balancer’s and chains . The guy said it vibrates no more than an evo . Well the “b” is smooth up till 70 mph and then it gets vib where the “a “engine vibs at idle and gets smooth all the way up . Yes we have seen the balancers chain tensioner wear shoes almost wore through . 50000 + .miles . Some others using amsoil 150000 not much wear . ✊🏻👌👍🙏👋

[@tonyking2030]

Just a note, the “B” crankshaft is not the same as in the “A” engine, due to the chain drive to the counter balancers!

[@marcelwengerter8442]

I ride an 07 Wide Glide with a 2014 103 motor swap. I absolutely love the vibration at idle with the big ass forks.bars and front tire bouncing around. In all fairness I'm running a Progressive mono tube set up in the forks and Ledgend Revo A shocks in the rear so perhaps this helps absorb some vibration transfer to the saddle. I never rode the bike with factory H-D suspension and no I never rode a soft tail Twin Cam

[@bfiftytwo1155]

I like both. That is why I have a Softail Deluxe as well as a Dyna Fat Bob.

[@rodleithner7931]

I have a B motor. When I purchased my scoot I really think the rubber mounted motors look so cool at idle. Wish HD. could have rubber mounts instead of the B solution.

[@UnburiedVA]

@GixxerFoo you should publish a book on Harleys. Your book would be a lot more unformed then any book in my collection. Just put color pics in there for eye candy i would buy a copy. Always learning off you. Great stuff man!

[@GixxerFoo]

That's a great idea! Thank you for the support over here on the channel!

[@patrickwalton1768]

I own a 2012 Twincam 96 on my Dyna Fatbob . And a 2022 Milwaukee 8 107 on my Roadking . I have never really noticed any vibration in either bike. Both are awesome and both bikes very different in how they ride and handle.

[@johnlfrank8078]

I have a twin cam B motor with a dark horse crank. This crank totally changed where the vibes happen. It is now a bit rougher at idle but is extremely smooth from 2500 rpm and up. I never liked the shaking from the A motors.

[@bradmilkowski9786]

I agree a solid crank with the high alloy is a ligit fix however $$$$$ ouch! Too bad the factory didn't invest is this from the start.

[@williamticker7724]

When I get yp to about 65-70 mph on my 03 fatboy I can feel alot of vibration and on my 09 road king I only feel it when stopped but I love the feeling of both bikes and about to upgrade to a streetglide special

[@OCDCYCLES]

Fixed my B motor. 2001 TC88 now a TC103 stroker without the balance shafts that crapped the bed at 24,000. Lots of crank work performed and smoother than factory. Added benefit is less parts to fail now and lighter.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

balance shafts that crapped💩 the bed at 24,000 👀👀😮😮NEVER HEARD of this NEWS IN 22 YEARS of the B TWINKIE.

[@nealmoyer7216]

I've owned both, although I loved my Dyna the softtailis smother and preferable to me . Course I'm 73 now ow

[@llano19fly]

Like you I am in my 70's. I sold my Yamaha Warrior in April after healing up from covid-19. I had a 2001 V-max before that. Very unstable above 100mph. My '85 FLT was great on the road but handled like a dump truck in town. My favorite bike has been the '80 KZ 1000. I have never seen an FXR. when I had money to afford it. I want to find another H_D in the new year. Is the older evo sporty suitable for a 6'tall man? I don't think I want anything to do with the newer bikes. Keep it simple. Thanks.

[@glenmclendon9209]

My 2001 roadking classic touring and my 2002 softail are definitely two different rides . But don't really prefer one over the other .

[@johnchilds6471]

I have a 2017 LowRider, a A motor. Went for a Dyna because what I wanted was the A motor, Anything that is inside the cases is a part waiting to break. I admit the B motor has proven itself to be reliable though. Just me, but I like to keep it as simple as possible, Also, the A motor revs quicker. Plus I really like the shake at idle!!

[@Yamahog]

Well owning a Yamaha cruiser, there is some vibration at idle and that's good. So I'd go with the B motor that has the slight shake.

[@johnhrouda2471]

Let's ask this question then. What difference have you seen in performance between the dyna and softail engines because of the oil reservoir tank locations? I've had both and didn't notice much per say, but would have to think there is a difference when building a higher horsepower engine with heat distribution! Anything on the difference?

[@martincvitkovich724]

Replacing the rear rubber mounts on the Road King A motor, sucks. The bike got squirly around 90,000 and when I took out the old rubber I could see why. It's kind of frightening to know that systems of rubber is all that holds the rear drive in place. I replaced mine at 92,000 miles and at one point I thought I wouldn't get it done right. I am at 112,000 miles now and it handles well but I would feel safer on a bolted to frame motor; After all this was designed by the same dude that designed Nortons back in 1970

[@craigbraswell4269]

As an owner of both a balanced and a rubber mounted motor, I prefer the balanced myself. Less butt pounding through my ultra thin, custom seat, 😆..

[@bradleydame7040]

I have 2007 night train it doesn’t vibrate at any rpm but my 2019 triglide vibrates a lot but I like both of them

[@westcoast3595]

Raw solid mount stroker evo. Softail frame. Solid bars too. Feels natural.

[@gnsmk357]

Man you should have made this video six months ago, It took me a lot of work to find this out for my self. Could not find a big bore twin cam creat motor that was not the A motor. Did not want to build out the 88 in a 2003 softail show bike. But the only to get a big bore B motor is to build it your self or have one custom done. Great iounformation love you videos very helpful thank you..

[@kevinmuckleroy6368]

Al I noticed is on my 2015 Heritage my hands go numb but they don't on my 99 Dyna.

[@GixxerFoo]

The counter balanced system is a different ride for sure, I prefer the rubber mount myself.

[@DWinthekeys]

I have an ‘03 FatBoy and a ‘15 Ultra Limited. Both are twin cams and truthfully, I haven’t noticed either having too much vibration.

[@lincfranse4968]

I've rode a lot of different Harley's but my night train soft tail 96 B is very smooth I hardly ever have bolts vibrating loose it's comfortable with the apes I put on it . I can put on serious miles without all the vibration and it's been real reliable and with cams and Dyno tune it runs real good I keep right up with most A engines so parasitic power lose is really minimal almost not noticable. I have a friend that has a 103 A motor he has same cams Dyno tuned and my 96 B almost Dyno nearly the same HP and torque he's just slightly more than me but on the highway I stay right with him. At an idle it sits and doesn't shake hardly at all there's a little vibe in the middle of the power band but really not that much either.

[@theodavies8754]

I had a 4 speed rigid mount chain drive Sportster so an evo FXDL was a world apart, the shake at idle was way more than my TC88 FXDL which feels more like a big sportster, more down to whether you need to see in the mirros than anything else. Wouldn't go back to an EVO. don't want EFi or 6 speed.

[@AMERICAFIRST54]

I have the A rubber mounted. At idle the engine looks like it's going to jump out of the frame. Going down the road it's smooth as glass. 103 dyna

[@jessemiller3001]

My 2006 Road king Custom shakes really nice at a light. As soon as you roll on its very smooth. I like it this way. Get alot of compliments at the lights. I road a 107 M8 once. didnt really like it. too smooth. May have something to do with his M8 ultra limited was 100lbs heavier than my Road king custom... Never selling my Road King Custom now that I have gear drive 509G cams and a tune, its just right.

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

I knew some of that information. but you filled in a lot of gaps thank you

[@lio1999]

Great vid man, wish if you would have a video explaining how changing rear or front sprocket would give huge performance with low coast.

[@Dinoxt12]

About time for Harley to introduce a new Big-Twin, been quite a stretch, now with the M8. Do you here of any devolvement. Had both A & B like them both, I'd take one any day and be happy. You surely bring out some good info, interesting...thanks

[@jamesbobo5377]

Great video! Have both 110s A&B Cobalt blue 14 Breakout cvo and Quartz Silver 15 Street Glide. I always wondered y the Breakout smoothed out at 3k rpm the Glide is twin cooled and smooth as glass. Huh, The more you know. Really like the channel!

[@rododuran9350]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge,it really helps me making a decision on what bike I’m going to buy👍🏼

[@peterrestaino7047]

I had the use of an 1988 softail custom and my 1990 flhs both totaly different animals but the softail had an annoying hi frequnency on the highway

[@jeffsessa6784]

A few months back. I asked you what cam you would put in a 2016 low rider s. With the 110 engine. For good torque all those the power band. I forgot what you said. It was a woods cam. Thank you

[@GixxerFoo]

In a low Rider S you might like the TW-555, those work really well in Dynas. But a good all around cam is the TW-222

[@budgreene8142]

I have to admit, I learned something today! Thanks bud

[@jamessouthworth1699]

My favorite feel isn't the Softail or my rubber mounted twin cam 88 on my Dyna. My old rubber mounted Sportster had the perfect feel.

[@txsviking]

I love the feeling of my Dyna and my wife likes it too.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

NEVER CARED WHAT the WIFE THOUGHT, I RODE WHAT I LIKED

[@jeremyankney1733]

I work in a independent shop. We had two last year that had balance bearings gall up and make very bad noises.

[@coldairbuick]

Is there any “B” crate motors available? Seems all the crate motors are “A”.

[@georgewetzel4380]

Seriously, I liked my shovelhead FXR.

[@davemagee]

Me too it's the bike I missed the most.👍

[@fieldmanstyle1831]

I haven't researched whether there are any B crate motors out there from manufacturers other than S&S, but when considering upgrades, I looked for an S&S crate motor, and it appears they only offer them in the A model.

[@davidson2004fatboy]

YEAH, WHAT'S UP WITH that SHIT. U THINK they COULD DESIGN a S+S B MOTOR

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

Are the chains on the balancers adjustable for where or are they self-adjusting?

[@HammerHeadGarage]

They have hydraulic tensioners on both sides of the crank.

[@ronlind1757]

Thanks for another great video. I'll still stick with my Evo rigid soft tail...

[@davidholbrook1118]

Tell me something sir, I have a 2013 FLHTK with a 103 in it. What I would like to know is what type of primary chain tensioner should I use in it ? I trust your knowledge.

[@mikeflay12]

I have the 01 heritage softail classic 88b Tc and can't say if there's any vibration at all done over 80.000 k's with stage 2 still going strong I'm wondering if the motor finally gives out at some stage And the softail frames are all the same can I put a Tc 103 or 107 with the 6speed box and will will it fit straight in my frame

[@bradlozano2571]

I perfer the A motor in rubber mounted form...Love the TC shake...

[@bigblue3568]

96B in mine and buddy has a 103 Dyna.. something about watching his arm fat shake at stoplights.

[@jamestrain322]

So what can we done with a 1340 can you add another cam and make it a twin cam I ride a 99 13.40 Softail

[@stevenbrooks1243]

Love my 15 slim B motor

[@tex9280]

Keep them coming GixxerFoo ❗ Keep Living the F#@KING Dream. Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾 💪🇦🇺💪

[@robertfahnestock5980]

My twin cam 88 with a 1550 kit since new twenty years later the b motor is nice compared to my 07 sportster low

[@sergeymursal9003]

I never ride “B” engine, I have Dyna on 96A, and I like it!!!

[@Nobody-xh5qe]

I would like my get some of the vibration out of my switchback.

[@raymondtakamoto8063]

If you add a turbo will it vibrate more or less?

[@MTGBroker]

Can you take the balancing out of the 114 M8 without any issues?

[@glensouza8223]

Who manufactured the oil pressure gage seen on the imagine of the m8 in this video?

[@1YouTube_you]

The problem with the twincam B is the tensioner for the balance system wears out around 80k

[@regrangihuna5089]

Is it possible to put a 2002 1450 dyna motor into a softail , what differences are there?

[@mikepeeper1938]

Just wondering, you said the counterbalances can be removed in the m8.. can they also be removed in the twin cam? Thanks, enjoy your vids! Mike peeper Elwood Indiana

[@gregvidito3383]

Thank you for this video. My 07 Fatboy has 240000 km on it and I have been doing all the upkeep and maintenance on it for the past 10 years. Always worried about the counter balancer mechanism. Have just replaced the entire top end with new components. So nothing to be concerned with on the counter balance or do I need to get in there for maintenance? Thanks again. Really love your channel. Hope u will continue it.