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Originally Posted by P-hack
What are the requirements? Why are you discussing random band-aids (vortex generators?) when you don't even have a motorcycle, let alone any experience driving one, and most egregiously you are talking about these without a fuselage to apply them to. If you thought coding had a lot of variables, welcome to aerodynamics, where you don't get to make any assumptions without testing.
Well actually, you can, but you have to rely on dread software (4d flow modelling software, open source available) to do it and start refining an ACTUAL design before you can validate any changes, but still the proof will be in the pudding.
Aeromonkeys, sheesh. Just because one guy put a "fence" on his cycle, doesn't mean it will help random design X. The monotracer folks ACTUALLY tested their design in controlled crosswinds, and they have 1000 pounds of weight on their side to help w/crosswinds (and riding experience).
I don't care if you put rudder pedals on your bike to move a control surface, you will still be better off if you can react aerodynamically to an aerodynamic input.
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My preference is to reduce the aerodynamic reaction .
My current preference is for a flat sided fairing with covered openings, something that wouldn't generate the side lift to start with.