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Frank · 04-04-2018, 08:55 AM

Another thread to read.....

Crosswinds are always an issue. I ran FoilSim (from NASA) to get a feeling of sideforce (lift) using ballpark numbers. It's not hard to develop a couple hundred pounds sideforce from very small crosswinds. I know about tests done with storm strips and would like to be able to try that concept out if needed.

This guy went 200 at Bonneville with a little over 100hp:

Tom Mellor Triump BMST 2016 by Frank, on Flickr

He spent a lot of time on the details. Wheelbase is extended and he used a very narrow swingarm/wheel combination which allows gentle curves. His front wheel is totally enclosed (not allowed by most sanctioning organizations) but I'm sure that helps too.

thanks,
Frank

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Frank EcoModding Lurker Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Maine/Nova Scotia Posts: 89 Thanks: 9 Thanked 22 Times in 14 Posts	Another thread to read..... Crosswinds are always an issue. I ran FoilSim (from NASA) to get a feeling of sideforce (lift) using ballpark numbers. It's not hard to develop a couple hundred pounds sideforce from very small crosswinds. I know about tests done with storm strips and would like to be able to try that concept out if needed. This guy went 200 at Bonneville with a little over 100hp: Tom Mellor Triump BMST 2016 by Frank, on Flickr He spent a lot of time on the details. Wheelbase is extended and he used a very narrow swingarm/wheel combination which allows gentle curves. His front wheel is totally enclosed (not allowed by most sanctioning organizations) but I'm sure that helps too. thanks, Frank