Simon, what kind of bike was it (make, mods, etc), and what kind of gun was it.
Will you guys have your streamliner ready for the next speedweek?
Joe
Smith, Simon-Pierre wrote:
> Two questions really.
>
> 1) The motorcycle streamliner rules give 2 different angles for the tipover
>sensor to fire the parachute depending on whether it is an open tail or closed
>tail. Why the difference? It doesn't really matter, I'm just wondering.
>
> 2) Is the angle a maximum or minimum? Is there a tolerance band? Does it
>just have to look well made and functional and that's good enough? I have a
>simple little pendulum that trips air valves. It works great, but is time
>consuming to adjust for angle, so I'd rather have it set right before I hit
>tech or the track.
>
> Thanks,
> Simon Smith
>
> O.K. One more question. Anyone ever play with radar guns? We had a
>borrowed state patrol gun that wouldn't go over 184. The bike was doing
>different top speeds depending on launch, rider position etc., but the gun
>always said 184. Any ideas? We're guessing the bike was somewhat over 200
>but who knows?
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