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Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-14-2013, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 35,743
Posted By aerohead
void

If you'll go up to the Aero.Forum and do a Search Ecomodder for 'full-boat-tail trailer for T-100' you'll find some pictorial drag tables for tractor-trailer rigs which include 'gap' drag.
Also,in...
Forum: Aerodynamics 06-26-2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,350
Posted By visionary
Motorcycle Aerobody Research

What’s it all about?

Motorcycles with extensive or “full” bodywork are rare beasts indeed. Informed opinion, let alone genuine academic research into their aerodynamic performance is hard to come...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-06-2012, 12:33 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 192,985
Posted By HHOTDI
HD oil cooler

I don’t plan to use this system when I get it roadworthy, but it does work quite well.[/QUOTE]


VISIONARY=== I was wondering with all of the added stress and huge demand you will be putting on...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 11-09-2012, 10:10 AM
Replies: 166
Views: 29,569
Posted By sbestca
Hey, where is this going? Sounded like a great...

Hey, where is this going?
Sounded like a great idea, 10hp diesel in a bike.

I have some done some swaps in the past, converted a diesel van to 4wd (http://www.glinx.com/~sbest/4vanhow.htm), put...
Forum: Aerodynamics 10-09-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,759
Posted By redneck
"Tiny" Side View Mirror

Side view mirrors add to frontal area and create a lot of turblance which is not good for the aerodynamics of a vehicle.

A total mirror delete with the addition of a camera to take it's place...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 09-07-2012, 11:47 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,235
Posted By Michael Moore
You'll have difficulty getting the seat height...

You'll have difficulty getting the seat height below 18" with a chain final drive. Remember that the chain rises as the rear suspension compresses, and you'll want some extra clearance above the top...
Forum: The Lounge 08-16-2012, 11:27 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,080
Posted By sid
Everyone seems to be missing the point. It is...

Everyone seems to be missing the point. It is irrelevant if we have discovered and used up half of the world's oil supply or 0.0001 % of the world's supply. The truth is we have discovered and used...
Forum: The Lounge 08-15-2012, 03:43 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 14,080
Posted By NachtRitter
As Mark Twain said: "Get your facts first, and...

As Mark Twain said: "Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please." Trust me, it is not only the "left wing nuts" that fib and fabricate... if you think one political...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 08-05-2012, 10:46 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,724
Posted By low&slow
Hi, Below is information Alan , Craig and I are...

Hi, Below is information Alan , Craig and I are putting together to compare the side by side performance of Alan's and my Ninja 250 streamliners as we crossed the country to the Ohio Vetter...
Forum: Saving@Home 06-11-2012, 01:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,349
Posted By TheMarkofPolo
Stayed in an Earthship!

So I had the opportunity to stay in an Earthship (http://www.earthship.com/)a couple weeks ago near Taos, New Mexico. My brother-in-law, his friend, and I stayed two nights in an Earthship called...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 06-08-2012, 11:24 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,958
Posted By beatr911
Aero fairing online diy resource

Thought I'd post this for the benefit of those building or musing about building an aero fairing for thier bike or motorcycle.

Coroplast fairings, blowing bubbles, making wheel disks, NACA ducts,...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 05-03-2012, 12:05 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 192,985
Posted By BenjaminT
You should scrap the tele-fork front suspension...

You should scrap the tele-fork front suspension and research a man named Norman Hossack (http://www.hossack-design.co.uk/php/page.php?p=4) . You're going to need all the stability you can get on two...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 03-23-2012, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,730
Posted By low&slow
Alan Smith interview (accomplished motorcycle hypermiler and Vetter competitor)

There has been quite a bit of interest in Alan Smith, an accomplished motorcycle hypermiler and Vetter Challenge competitor so I drafted some questions for him to answer. Here are the questions and...
Forum: Forum News & Feedback 03-06-2012, 12:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,385
Posted By NachtRitter
That seems to disagree with portions of the "What...

That seems to disagree with portions of the "What is Investment" link you provided. Or maybe you are intentionally slotting vehicle ownership into a "financial" investment cubby? The page you...
Forum: General Efficiency Discussion 02-19-2012, 04:58 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,421
Posted By Frank Lee
The Energy Future (a Physicist's POV)

http://physics.ucsd.edu/do-the-math/2011/12/the-future-needs-an-attitude-adjustment/

Finally, I found something that puts forth what I've felt for a long time, but with numbers and a rational...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-16-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By beatr911
Aww c'mon. Geez I can't resist the troll... My...

Aww c'mon. Geez I can't resist the troll...
My Concours has over 216,000 miles. My last Gold Wing sized touring rear tire lasted over 40,000 miles. I do all my own maintenance. It was purchased...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-16-2012, 06:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,306
Posted By beatr911
Motorcycle MPG ranking

For those here interested in buying a bike, I ran across this list. It seems pretty accurate for the stated purpose. The figures are probably 5-10 high for someone NOT riding with MPG in mind. ...
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-09-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,916
Posted By Cd
http://www.dimec.unisa.it/Leonardo_New/doc/Develop...

http://www.dimec.unisa.it/Leonardo_New/doc/Development%20of%20aerodynamics%20for%20a%20solar%20race%20car.pdf

Good read !
Forum: Aerodynamics 02-09-2012, 06:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,916
Posted By aerohead
Solar Cars: some noodling

The solar car from Germany which Neil posted at the Craig Vetter thread has piqued some interest in performance prediction.
I had some data for the HONDA Dream 2 which won the 1993 World Solar...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-05-2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,724
Posted By low&slow
Hi Sendler, No, same fuel and gas station (...

Hi Sendler, No, same fuel and gas station ( Valero 87 octane regular unleaded ). On the freeway I cruise at 65 to 70 mph. Surface streets I stay at the speed limit , cruising in the highest gear...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 02-04-2012, 01:26 PM
Replies: 250
Views: 63,284
Posted By FXSTi
Sendler, Read the link in post #107. ...

Sendler,

Read the link in post #107.

Kirk
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 01-11-2012, 07:33 PM
Replies: 350
Views: 73,724
Posted By greenjoe
L&S, shipped the sprocket today via US Mail,...

L&S, shipped the sprocket today via US Mail, should be there first of next week. Hope it will help in some way, just collecting dust here.
Forum: Aerodynamics 01-10-2012, 08:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,998
Posted By user removed
The University work proved the concept. By...

The University work proved the concept.
By building a practical vehicle capable of use for daily transportation, I will have absolute proof of the efficiency of the design.

Lets look at the 5...
Forum: Motorcycles / Scooters 12-22-2011, 10:18 AM
Replies: 308
Views: 190,674
Posted By cvetter
I am happy to announce the Schedule for 2012...

I am happy to announce the Schedule for 2012 Vetter Fuel Economy Challenges:
Friday, May 4:* The Quail Motorcycle Gathering, Carmel, CA
Saturday, June 1:* Washington State (specifics to be...
Forum: Hypermiling / EcoDriver's Ed 12-10-2011, 10:58 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 17,642
Posted By Ford Man
I suggest going the local library and getting a...

I suggest going the local library and getting a copy of the traffic statutes and see just what all you can find to back your case and make copies of it. There are still some very old and some...
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