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Old 03-18-2014, 06:52 AM   #66 (permalink)
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I just found this thread, and I would be happy to test a "stall strip" on my fairing, As soon as the snow melts and my bike is back together. It should be only a week or two now.

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Originally Posted by JeffM View Post
When I rode with Alan and Vic I also was surprised how stable both of their bikes were in a very stiff crosswind and around trucks. I was on my stock bike and was getting blown around a bit. I really think that the boat tail makes all the difference.

Jeff
Alan and Vic's bikes also have one other thing in common. They are both kawasaki ninjas underneath. It would seem that weight distribution and steering geometry might be more favourable for them compared to other setups. Craigs helix is less than ideal because of its basic design ie. low center of gravity, very small wheels. These are great bikes to compare since they all have the same fairing (for the most part)
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