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Very interesting article....
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Interesting. Probably coming to a dealer near you next year...sigpic
09 Kaw C14 Rocket powered Barcalounger
1983 GS1100e
82\83 1100e Frankenbike
1980 GS1260
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I think I understand how changing the direction of engine rotation reduces the gyroscopic effect of the wheels, …sorta.
What I don't understand is why this was never research tested by GP teams years ago with the 2 stoke engines?
Oh, forgot, the Suzuki Gamma square 4 engine had two counter rotating crankshafts. Maybe all of the other engines too.
I can't remember any riders commenting on losing a turning advantage when everybody moved to 4 stroke engines?"Only fe' collected the old way, has any value." from His Majesty O'Keefe (1954 film)
1982 GS1100G- road bike, body, seat and suspension modded
1990 GSX750F-(1127cc '92 GSXR engine) track bike, much re-engineered
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This is unclear, or an oversimplification. The gyroscopic effects contribute, but are not the primary mechanism. Not even a direct mechanism.A motorcycle’s spinning wheels create gyroscopic effect that keeps the machine going straight
Look here for explanation and demonstrations of what really keeps a bike pointed, and how we upset that to make it turn:
At GP speeds (or even highway speeds), gyro effects do become much more significant, making the bike harder to lean and turn.Dogma
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'80 GS850 GLT
'80 GS1000 GT
'01 ZRX1200R
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