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Originally Posted by samwichse
Oh, that's the disconnect... they're talking about a car/trike that leans WITH the turn, not lean as in body roll. LOL
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I'm not sure how to take your comment. Sounds like you have not explored any of the links provided, looked at the construction photos, and other projects that lead to this creation.
Out of a half dozen or more positive comments from the .au forum, one was negative, and that gets posted - WTF?
I guess haters gotta hate.
For everyone else there is a learning curve before one open's their mouth, it's called "RESPECT".
If you cannot respect someone else's work and have not done better yourself then I have no use for you.
Tracer MK II
Mike Richardson - Design
Click the link above to see illustrations of how the front geometry works.
Tracer MK I 1997
http://www.mikerichardson.net.au/tracer1.shtml
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According to the Australian Design Rules, the millennium motor cycle is classified as an LEP2 type vehicle, that is, it has two wheels at the front and one wheel at the back, and the drivers seat is not of the saddle type. Tracer is unusual because it has the ability to lean up to 37° around corners. This leaning capability works by the balance of the driver, just as a standard 2 wheel motor cycle leans around corners. When the vehicle comes to a stop the leaning brake is applied to stop the vehicle tipping over. The steering linkage system allows the body, and each of the front wheels to remain parallel in section as the vehicle leans, while simultaneously allowing the steering geometry to work properly in plan. Both the front suspension system works at the same stress levels cornering as they do for straight travel, there is also no torsional stress developed in the suspension while cornering. The vehicle is a 'convertible', and is designed to provide the comforts of car driving, combined with the joys of motor cycling.
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