<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P>I have taken my second motor apart (broke some bolts and studs, paying for that now) and was planning on having the crank and rotor dynamically balanced. My neighborhood mechanic says it's a waste of money, the factory does a good-enough job. I'm planning to hop-up the motor with an 836 kit stronger rods and chains, and a Web cam. Wondering what the experts on the list think about balancing a crank (I don't necessarily want to lighten it for more revs, 'cause I want to keep some low rev torque).</P> <P>I also thought that undercutting the dogs in second and third gear might be good insurance against missed-shifts, but again, I heard that that may not solve a problem, if it's caused by a worn selector shaft or forks. (all the parts I have are from motors with less than 30K miles)</P> <P>I guess I'm looking for better performance with reliability and longevity, but I'm not looking to race, so I'm wondering if I'm better off spending $500 or so in gas, oil, chains and tires.</P> <P>TIA - Sixto / Minneapolis.</P></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr> <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAENUS/2743??PS=";>Stay informed on Election 2004 and the race to Super Tuesday.</a> </html>
