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saxet
24th February 2009, 11:31
O.k. everyone says, and I've told people the same thing,that making the bike lighter will make it faster. Decided to go the whole hog on this idea...so how much faster will I be now???:confused:
nudemetalz
24th February 2009, 11:35
Should really rocket but I think your mid-corner frame flex may be an issue, plus your wheelbase is mighty short.......
Pumba
24th February 2009, 11:35
Hmmm, not sure but I think you are doing it wrong:doh:.

Look at the bright side with such a short wheel base it is going to very flicky:laugh:
FJRider
24th February 2009, 11:39
The lack of fairing may be an issue at speed, and I think engine braking (or lack of) may be a possible issue in the future...
Finn
24th February 2009, 11:42
I'm by no means an expert on mechanical things but I sure hope that rear shock is well lubricated.
slofox
24th February 2009, 11:45
Hey - shit! - where do I get me one of them there invisible engine thingies...?
nudemetalz
24th February 2009, 11:46
Still, you could give it to Orange County Choppers to sort your handling issue out :rofl:
3umph
24th February 2009, 11:54
I'm by no means an expert on mechanical things but I sure hope that rear shock is well lubricated.

Thats not a shock.... its a butt locating/securing pin :confused:
LBD
24th February 2009, 11:54
Yup that rear shock is scary

Toking those heavy rubber things of the wheels will help reduce weight and reduce the diameter thereby reducing the torque required to drive, meaning smaller lighter motor and more speed still....Duh
saxet
24th February 2009, 13:19
Yup that rear shock is scary

So is the possible sudden threat to my insides the reason it's called a SHOCK.
Masterchop
24th February 2009, 14:40
Just to clarify the engineering,are you using your body as a stressed member?
Buckets4Me
24th February 2009, 19:23
O.k. everyone says, and I've told people the same thing,that making the bike lighter will make it faster.

Faster??? faster what?.....between stop lights or faster over the flying mile.

Power and more lightness = faster acceleration..........so its faster between stop lights.

Power and more aerodynamics = faster top speed........so its faster over the flying mile.

This is the exam question!!!! If you get it right you can buy yourself a Chocolate Fish.

Q. So making the bike lighter will make it faster in what way???

A. Accelerate Faster.

B. Faster Top Speed.

C. Both, Accelerates Faster and has a Faster Top Speed.

Only one answer is correct.

Paris Hilton knew the correct answer so she is off to get her Chocolate Fish.

How blond are you! whats your answer!
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all4A50s
24th February 2009, 19:37
Just to clarify the engineering,are you using your body as a stressed member?

If the above is the case, where/what does the engine get mounted to?
Buckets4Me
24th February 2009, 21:47
Just to clarify the engineering,are you using your body as a stressed member?

Someone else has been using my body and now I have a stressed member.
GaZBur
24th February 2009, 22:15
...so how much faster will I be now???:confused:
Hard to tell as power to weight must also include rider weight. I suggest you get this guy to ride it.

As far as the minimalist "less is more" addage goes - you certainly have much more less tha any others around.

My other concern is crash bungs, do they get mounted directly on the rider?
FJRider
27th February 2009, 06:25
Just to clarify the engineering,are you using your body as a stressed member?

Riding that...my body would be stressed...
Number One
1st March 2009, 17:20
Actually that reminded me of the Uno...seen that?

Check it out - mighty ugly

http://www.ubergizmo.com/photos/2008/4/uno-segway.jpg