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Old 08-27-2011, 06:03 AM   #23 (permalink)
PeterS
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This looks interesting ,about half way down the page .
Tony Foale Designs, article on motorcycle aerodynamics.

It explains how a well faired teardrop shape develops side forces in a wind even at 15 degrees off straight ahead .Not encouraging !

There appears to be a case for a straight sided fairing or at least one that doesn't generate a side force .

Last edited by PeterS; 08-27-2011 at 06:44 AM..
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