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Old 08-25-2013, 10:46 PM   #37 (permalink)
sendler
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Originally Posted by orange4boy View Post
To my mind the main issue with streamlining is lift from crosswinds and how to kill it.
The lift (side) from yaw winds creating an angle of attack to the symmetrical airfoil of a streamlined motorcycle can be minimized by venting the resulting pressure differential across the rider's legs and lap. Which must be open for egress and holding the bike up at stops anyway.
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