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Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 03-30-2013
what (if any) is the benefit(s) of the newer Orbot counter balance?
i assume my 2008 model Orbot has the older style counter balance.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 04-28-2013
Rick, how much for the "new" Orbot counter balance?
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - cleancorp - 04-28-2013
I just ordered one. It is $240. I had the older one and the bearing just went out.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 04-29-2013
nice, tx CC.
can you do me a fav and post or p.m. me when you get it on and try it and let me know how it works for you?
tx! --- Derek
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - TheCleaningDude - 04-29-2013
Larger orbit.
Cleans better/faster.
(03-30-2013, 08:29 PM)Derek Wrote: what (if any) is the benefit(s) of the newer Orbot counter balance?
i assume my 2008 model Orbot has the older style counter balance.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - BGCD - 04-29-2013
Damon is it now the same as the Trinity?
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - TheCleaningDude - 04-30-2013
As far as I know it is not. With that said, the orbit is much larger now as it was previously.
A lot of people are not aware of the updated counter balance. I think Rick and Gkleen will know more about it and can give better insight.
(04-29-2013, 06:36 AM)BGCD Wrote: Damon is it now the same as the Trinity?
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - encaprodney - 04-30-2013
Derek, according to HOS the main change to the current style counterweight assembly is the bearing itself. It is a better make and quality. They have also changed the amount of weight on the counterweight plate itself. By reducing the offset weights it gets slightly more RPMs. The mounting of the bearing on the counterweight plate has also changed, however I don't believe that has any affect on the performance, it just makes replacing the bearing easier. Another change is the shaft support spacer behind the counterweight assembly.
I hope that helps...
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 04-30-2013
(04-30-2013, 12:40 PM)encaprodney Wrote: Derek, according to HOS the main change to the current style counterweight assembly is the bearing itself. It is a better make and quality. They have also changed the amount of weight on the counterweight plate itself. By reducing the offset weights it gets slightly more RPMs. The mounting of the bearing on the counterweight plate has also changed, however I don't believe that has any affect on the performance, it just makes replacing the bearing easier. Another change is the shaft support spacer behind the counterweight assembly.
I hope that helps...
LOL we have some family learning Chinese, now i have a slight idea how they feel lol
you gotta dumb it wayyy down. pictures Rodney, i do great with pictures
is it something i can do myself? the Orbot is being powder coated as i type...will a new counter balance "sit" differently on the decking and make my powder coat job look bad?
if that makes ANY sense...makes total sense to me lol.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - encaprodney - 05-01-2013
Ok,here's the simplified english version.... the long and the short of it is the new counterweight assembly won't change anything with regard to how your deck sits and you won't notice much if any difference in how it performs, and it looks almost the same as the original counterweight assembly. Changing it out is not for a beginner but it is doable if you have some mechanical ability. If you want some direction on the parts needed and a rundown of how to do it, call me here at Excellent Supply. 正體中文 (繁體) LOL
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 05-01-2013
"正體中文 (繁體)"
lol
sounds good, tx for the advice Rodney!! i think i'll wait until my bearing goes and then i'll be forced to update it.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - cleancorp - 05-17-2013
Finally got my counterbalance and got my orbot on the road again. I forgot how quiet it used to be, but the new one definitely fixed that. Man have I missed it. So much easier than a rotary and an awesome job as usual. You don't know what you got 'till it's gone. You really only need the bearing piece. The counterweight looked and felt the same as my old one, just a little shinier. But what a huge difference. The folks at excellent supply were awesome. Thanks Rodney and Brenda.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - Derek - 05-12-2015
Rick or Rodney: is this "new" counter balance still available through E.S.?
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - encapman - 05-12-2015
Yes, we still sell all HOS parts. Feel free to order anything you'd like.
RE: Orbot Counter Balance - FloorCareMD - 05-13-2015
Is the vario's beefier plate/counterbalance assembly able to be mounted on the orbot. The Vario's look like they are better built.