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Originally Posted by jhord
-- Yes, the counterweights are polished to reduce the amount of oil sticking to the crank, and also to help it cut thru the air/oil mist better. Whether this actually works, I am skeptical to be honest, but it seems to be a common feature of all aftermarket crank work.
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Something to do with shiny parts instantly being worth more may be an important factor. An oil shedding coating would work better at that than polishing
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