... 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,...
... 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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
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...
... 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...
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...
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...
My own findings are that stability in crosswinds depends primarily on side area proportions. The vehicle must weathercock. This applies whether there is...
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 9:21 am
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... 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...
... 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....
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...
Andy Tribble
atribble@...
Jan 5, 2004 10:59 am
18142
... From: "Julian Bond" <julian_bond@...> To: <feet_forward@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 9:42 AM Subject: Re: Footbox effects on...
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 11:01 am
18143
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...
Andy Tribble
atribble@...
Jan 5, 2004 12:50 pm
18144
... wrote: snip ... back ... contact is ... the bike in ... (the line ... will ... tail, rather ... steering in ... wrong way, ... I understand the argument,...
... From: "conrod55" <artmidd@...> To: <feet_forward@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2004 1:25 PM Subject: Re: wind steering ... I'm with...
Royce Creasey
royce@...
Jan 5, 2004 2:53 pm
18146
... 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...
... 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...
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...
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...
Paul Blezard
paulblez@...
Jan 6, 2004 1:27 am
18153
... 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...
... 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...
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