... Gyro effects make bikes more stable when travelling faster. A simple vector diagram will show that the apparent side wind is reduced by forward speed,...
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Bob Wreford
bobwreford
Jan 1, 2004 1:50 pm
... Most have ... effect). My 400 Burgman seems subjectively to be so low that cross winds do not send it off course. However I do drive like a granny!! The...
18127
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 1, 2004 6:42 pm
Maybe we should define "crosswinds" here? In eastern Washington State and many other locations, we can see 50 mph winds several times a year. And I suspect...
18128
David Scott
badgersettuk
Jan 1, 2004 6:56 pm
I can't say as my burger is particularly stable in crosswinds, probably because of the big screen and despite my weight. The coast which has an even bigger...
18129
Arthur Middleton
conrod55
Jan 2, 2004 5:45 am
... When considering wind speed we need to be clear as to where we measure it (which I wasn't). When close to the ground, it will be very much lower than...
18130
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 2, 2004 7:15 am
Arthur; Due to your discoveries, I think you REALLY need to preserve detailed information about your machine, of all facets affecting aero stability. I may...
18131
Arthur Middleton
conrod55
Jan 2, 2004 9:18 am
I don't think it's that much different (cross wind stability wise) from what it was like before the higher tail was fitted. Difficult to be sure of course, as...
18132
Paul Blezard
paulblez@...
Jan 3, 2004 10:21 pm
Just a quick line to say that I had an extremely enjoyable ride on Ian Pegram's Burger 650FF yesterday. For a first attempt it rides pretty damn well right off...
18133
Matt
realnutteruk
Jan 4, 2004 1:18 am
... Ian ... Bloody well post them then! Matt...
18134
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 4, 2004 7:47 am
... Umm, er, uh...beg to differ, Arthur; would guess that most FF builder would shelter their feet with panels, etc. Drier, y'know? (g) Perhaps yer...
18135
Arthur Middleton
conrod55
Jan 4, 2004 9:00 am
... Well, there are not all that many FF builders we know about, but if you include Iain Hall, Gurney, any number of chopper builders, and any other unfaired...
18136
Iain Hall
niceperson90...
Jan 5, 2004 12:54 am
Hi Ernest I must agree with Arthur that Foot boxes are not the norm on FFs any way not every one lives where it rains all of the time . Or where it is cold...
18137
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 5, 2004 4:50 am
Hi Ernest I must agree with Arthur that Foot boxes are not the norm on FFs any way not every one lives where it rains all of the time . Or where it is cold...
18138
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 9:21 am
My own findings are that stability in crosswinds depends primarily on side area proportions. The vehicle must weathercock. This applies whether there is...
18139
Julian Bond
jbond23uk
Jan 5, 2004 9:43 am
... I wonder how much effect wind pressure on different parts of the front wheel has in machines with a simple mudguard and a wheel that's not really covered...
18140
conrod55
Jan 5, 2004 10:44 am
... wrote: snip ... front ... FFE ... less ... with ... that ... This was Tony's conclusion (in his book), but I think he wasn't 100% sure that was the reason....
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Andy Tribble
atribble@...
Jan 5, 2004 10:59 am
On 31/12/03 6:50 pm, "feet_forward@yahoogroups.com" ... I assume this means speechless with fear. Also depends on the driver. My wife once took a pillion ride...
18142
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 11:01 am
... From: "Julian Bond" <julian_bond@...> To: <feet_forward@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Footbox effects on...
18143
Andy Tribble
atribble@...
Jan 5, 2004 12:50 pm
On 2/1/04 7:15 pm, "feet_forward@yahoogroups.com" ... Despite your experience, Arthur, from my own brief riding experience on a bike with a big tail I suspect...
18144
conrod55
Jan 5, 2004 1:25 pm
... wrote: snip ... back ... contact is ... the bike in ... (the line ... will ... tail, rather ... steering in ... wrong way, ... I understand the argument,...
18145
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 2:53 pm
... From: "conrod55"; <artmidd@...> To: <feet_forward@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 1:25 PM Subject: Re: wind steering ... I'm with...
18146
Dave Williams
geo_42_99
Jan 5, 2004 4:30 pm
... I was helping a friend build one. As in, I made the drawings, cut the metal, welded it up, ground it down, we worked on it in my shop, and all the bits...
18147
Dave Williams
geo_42_99
Jan 5, 2004 4:37 pm
... I've known more than one guy who took his SO for a ride, and she would never do it again. In cases like that, my wife would ride behind that person, and...
18148
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 5:52 pm
... From: "Dave Williams" <ronin@...> To: <feet_forward@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 4:40 PM Subject: Re: making women feel...
18149
Ed Form
edform9
Jan 5, 2004 7:10 pm
... Snip ... Ayup Royce, your software is quoting properly again! Well done, or well done to the computer geek if she sorted it out. Ed Form...
18150
Arthur Middleton
conrod55
Jan 5, 2004 8:03 pm
snip ... Probably a lot of bike and FF builders too... Arthur....
18151
Alex/Dominic Lowe
loslobros
Jan 5, 2004 11:27 pm
I've just started the rebuilt engine of my Z400J/GPz550 mongrel, but have run into an unexpected problem. [hooray!] When rebuilding the engine I replaced the...
18152
Paul Blezard
paulblez@...
Jan 6, 2004 1:27 am
On 5/1/04 8:20 pm, "feet_forward@yahoogroups.com" ... I feel I'm being maligned more than Royce here! I barely even remember giving Jayne a ride and am not at...
18153
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 6, 2004 2:08 am
... Probably a lot of bike and FF builders too... Arthur. And this is where the deals are, for builders who recognize the work done and realize the value; I...
18154
Ernest Buckler
rekumbonut
Jan 6, 2004 2:16 am
... Sure, should work, BUT sounds like way too much work - I'd just make the plug .001 oversize and hammer it in. Interference fits work GOOD! What's the...
