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Re: Gyroscopic balance

To: RAWAWA@aol.com, land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Gyroscopic balance
From: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 06:10:53 -0800 (PST)
Actually, it could have a negative effect.  It
might be good for Bonneville racing, but for
regular riding it could counter leaning for
turning, and make the bike handle like a riding
lawn mower.  

Dick J

--- RAWAWA@aol.com wrote:
>  I always wondered if motorcycles' engines were
> mounted crankshaft vertically 
> as opposed to horizontally, would there be a
> positive effect for stability ? 
> The idea being some balance help akin to the
> "Ginger/It " thang....or is this 
> dubious theorem,Jack ? Bob,wondering,Wanner
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