CX500 GL500 650 Global

Over the years a few of my twin cyl bikes(ural,750,bmw1000,guzzi 1000)Have had a common theme.The inlet manifolds have been linked via the carb balancing take off stubs with a rubber pipe,I guess this gives a smoother /even tickover?Has any one out there tried this with a cx/gl?

I've never heard of anyone doing it and I don;t think it would work.I use the correct carb balancing technique and one of these,

http://www.carbtune.co.uk/index.html

Note:Naturally aspirated carburettors must be balanced below 1400 rpm e.g the default tick-over on these bikes is +/- 100 @ 1100 rpm and should be used.

In other flat configuration, it is necessary counterweight to the mass of each piston and rod to improve the balance of the engine. These are generally expressed in the crankshaft, but sometimes the pieces are screwed. This greatly increases the weight of the crankshaft.