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Grant-53 · 02-17-2014, 05:27 PM

I stand corrected on one point thanks to aerohead and the chart in the Fairing and Drag thread post #22. Rather than making a tailbox with 5:1 form and 50% Kamm length I have gone with a complete 3:1 form for my bike project.

For those who have questions about high speed slides in a full fairing shell, check Youtube for the videos on crashing race HPVs. The Olin HPV crash took place at Grove City, PA where I did most of my undergraduate work in Mechanical Engineering. When selecting material for the main bulkhead behind the rider, keep in mind the federal regulations for static roof strength is 3 times the vehicle weight.

02-17-2014, 05:27 PM	#32 (permalink)
Grant-53 Master EcoModder Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Elmira, NY Posts: 1,782 Thanks: 319 Thanked 356 Times in 297 Posts	I stand corrected on one point thanks to aerohead and the chart in the Fairing and Drag thread post #22. Rather than making a tailbox with 5:1 form and 50% Kamm length I have gone with a complete 3:1 form for my bike project. For those who have questions about high speed slides in a full fairing shell, check Youtube for the videos on crashing race HPVs. The Olin HPV crash took place at Grove City, PA where I did most of my undergraduate work in Mechanical Engineering. When selecting material for the main bulkhead behind the rider, keep in mind the federal regulations for static roof strength is 3 times the vehicle weight. Last edited by Grant-53; 03-08-2014 at 05:50 PM..