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Old 12-19-2009, 10:03 PM   #53 (permalink)
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Hi,

Not to beat a dead horse here, but Matt Guzetta rode a Suzuki fully streamlined bike in the 1980's Craig Vetter High Mileage Contest also.

He went on to say that the two wheeled machine could be a real challenge in windy conditions, and just about lost it on several occasions.

Again, this an extreme, hunched over the bars, posture, and not helpful to Bryan's sore back.

The bike had ten gallons of fuel mounted right over and around the front tire for stability.

Ride the Machine.: Matt Guzzetta's High mileage Suzuki.



For full wind coverage on a motorcycle in the ultimate Cd reduction package, and making it practical, one is really looking at three wheels for stability and safety.

It seems that the only way to get two wheels to work in a full blown package, is to make a Bonneville Salt Flats machine and ride it on calm air days.

Jim.

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