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Originally Posted by bschloop
improve crosswind stability
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You will want to consider the option to leave a big vent from one side of the bike to the other, located 25% of the length from the nose to vent the pressure differential that the sideways airfoil shape is trying to generate when a cross wind combines with the forward motion wind to create an angle of attack.
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http://ecomodder.com/forum/289130-post162.html
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I also believe that keeping the center of pressure when viewed from the side as low as possible will help, in addition to the bike's trail, to self correct by automatically leaning into the crosswinds. I've noticed most faired super sport bikes and race bikes have body work along the bottom that starts just behind the front tire and almost drags the ground under full compression. So in other words, as much side area as low to the ground as they can get.