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Originally Posted by hyper-miler
There is no way this 600lb beast is coming down. Fully enclosing the cockpit significantly reduces the Cd value assuming it is sealed. The Burgman is already split into 2 compartments which lends itself to being fully sealed.
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Didn't realize what you were working on and I didn't realize it weighs 600lbs. I have no experience with larger bikes / scooters of this size and my ninja weighs only 350+luggage and my zero is bellow factor weight right now.
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Originally Posted by hyper-miler
You definitely need to enclose or cover your Zero due to large amounts of rain you receive in Virginia. When I was there last month it felt like a tropical forest compared to our CA drought.
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We do get a lot of rain but I don't need to cover the zero. My outer shell will get wet but I stay dry. Zero Motorcycles has video of these things running through river crossings so I am not too concerned about a little rain. That stated all electrical connections get dielectric grease and I wouldn't ever be doing a river crossing
I am curious as to why you think the side winds will be reduced when the tail is sealed. Do you have any other projects or sources you can point to which gave you this idea?
I plan on making my tail as vetter states but I also plan on making another tail out of composites to get a better shape and compare the two. Vetter's tail will likely be lighter and longer, while the composite will be shorter and heavier but have the ideal shape. So far my only concern is making the luggage compartment water tight.
Do you have more pictures of your project or a blog I could look at?