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Motorcycle aerodynamics, a slippery and windy, slope?
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A rudder would tend to steer the bike into the wind but would also increase drag laterally. A 5:1 length to width body with a tail 25% Kamm has good possiblities. See photos of Trek bicycle aero tubing.
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