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> Does the engine show any signs of havin been disassembled?
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> Larry .> wrote: Hi. I just got a pristine (3300
miles) 2000 W650 last week. I'm not
> new to bikes, and currently have 5 in the garage. I was a little
> surprised at the level of vibration
that the W has, since it has a
> counter balancer. The reviews I have read either don't mention
> vibration or describe it as "mild". On mine, vibration builds until a
> peak of about 3500 rpm, then slowly decreases until passing 4500 rpm.
> I don't believe my '69 Bonneville was any worse. The bike runs
> perfect, motor mounts are tight. In fact, it shows little sign of use
> at all. Is this normal for this machine, or am I just too used to
> modern machines and it seems worse than it is.
>
> Larry
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No sign of anything having been disassembled. Not burred screw or
bolt heads, not a scratch on any part anywhere. Tires show their 3300
miles, and that's about it. Perhaps like the old Triumphs I just
got
one with balance factor not as good as it could be.
Larry
