04-18-2015, 03:00 AM
Well, I don't think the balancer shaft is at fault. It is gear driven with a rubber dampener, as found on most Honda inline 4s, and really need no adjustment here. There are no bulletins on it on any subject. Trying to chase something that isn't broken is a bad road to go down.
This is something nearly impossible to quantify - it's all perception. What bothers you may not bother the next rider.
Few dealers have sold more than one or two, and most have few miles, so there aren't many "experts" around.
I've been riding continually for 45 years, 100+ bikes, still commuting daily on one. When I first rode a CB1100, I probably felt like your salesman. Wow! Perfect! Bliss! Now with some miles, the vibes are my main complaint. There are no perfect bikes, and likely never will be.
This is something nearly impossible to quantify - it's all perception. What bothers you may not bother the next rider.
Few dealers have sold more than one or two, and most have few miles, so there aren't many "experts" around.
I've been riding continually for 45 years, 100+ bikes, still commuting daily on one. When I first rode a CB1100, I probably felt like your salesman. Wow! Perfect! Bliss! Now with some miles, the vibes are my main complaint. There are no perfect bikes, and likely never will be.