Experimental investigation of the transient behavior of motorcycles.

Author(s)
Weir, D.H. & Zellner, J.W.
Year
Abstract

Analytical and experimental studies of the transient and oscillatory behaviour of motorcycles are reported. Three example vehicles were used. The effects of adding load, changing operating conditions, and modifying the vehicle configuration are shown. The phenomenon known as cornering weave is illustrated and interpreted.

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B 14830 fo /91.1 /
Source

Warrendale, PA, Society of Automotive Engineers SAE, 1979; 20 p., graph., ref.; SAE paper 790266

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