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Forum: Success Stories 09-22-2010, 09:45 AM
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Posted By redyaris
I do agree that wings are a problem for single...

I do agree that wings are a problem for single track vehicles, however BMW does add down force on the front wheel of the 1988 - 1993 K1 to counter-act the pitch moment that reduces the down force on...
Forum: Success Stories 09-21-2010, 03:51 PM
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Posted By Bicycle Bob
Downforce or Sideforce?

The trouble with wings on a tilting vehicle is that they wind up pushing you to the outside of a turn. Downforce affects traction, but won't help with basic directional stability.
Forum: Success Stories 09-21-2010, 02:52 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By redyaris
AMDparts In looking at your yellow recumbent...

AMDparts In looking at your yellow recumbent bike I see one area you have neglected and that is the underside of the bike beween the wheels. What I have done on my bikes; and recomend you do is to...
Forum: Success Stories 09-11-2010, 08:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Thanks, Grant. The VW 1L is truncated for...

Thanks, Grant. The VW 1L is truncated for compactness, not drag.

Another way to reduce side force is to just arrange for vent flaps to open, defeating any pressure differential. It is...
Forum: Success Stories 09-10-2010, 09:19 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By Grant-53
It helps to live within 50 miles of the National...

It helps to live within 50 miles of the National Soaring Museum, the Glenn Curtiss Museum, and the International Motorsport Library at Watkins Glen, NY... :)
As for the long tail vs Kamm back, the...
Forum: Success Stories 09-09-2010, 10:23 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By Grant-53
The best cure for sidewind after making sure the...

The best cure for sidewind after making sure the CG is ahead of center of pressure is downforce, especially on the front wheel. The bottom profile should be more curved than the top and the cross...
Forum: Success Stories 08-29-2010, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
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Posted By Frank Lee
Looks great! :thumbup:

Looks great! :thumbup:
Forum: Success Stories 08-29-2010, 08:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By ecofreak
His bike is also very tall, compared with what...

His bike is also very tall, compared with what AMDparts wants to do. Begin to reduce the rider's height as much as comfort allows, and then, instead of approaching a teardrop cross-section shape that...
Forum: Success Stories 08-29-2010, 12:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By redyaris
An other consideration with respect to side winds...

An other consideration with respect to side winds is to make sure that the center of pressure is behind the center of gravity so that the bike tends to turn into the side wind. This can be achieved...
Forum: Success Stories 08-27-2010, 08:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By Bicycle Bob
Craig Vetter stopped his MC economy competition...

Craig Vetter stopped his MC economy competition due to worries over crosswind safety. His current experiments employ ballast in the nose. Extra side area is never good in a crosswind, but the...
Forum: Success Stories 08-27-2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By redyaris
Sounds interesting, Looking forward to some...

Sounds interesting, Looking forward to some progress reports. Side winds on motorcycle, and other 2 wheeled vehicles are always a source of contraversy, as I suspect you are aware there are both...
Forum: Success Stories 08-27-2010, 10:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,572
Posted By skyl4rk
What do you think about the sidewind effect on a...

What do you think about the sidewind effect on a full fairing two wheeler? Is a full fairing dangerous on two wheels?
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