The New And Improved Unofficial R65 Forum V2

Technical Discussion => BMW Technical Q&A, Primarily R65 => Topic started by: Air4Life on August 07, 2011, 01:36:12 PM

Title: Center of mass
Post by: Air4Life on August 07, 2011, 01:36:12 PM

Where would the center of mass lie on a riderless r65?

Title: Re: Center of mass
Post by: Bob_Roller on August 07, 2011, 01:50:43 PM

I would say right around where the center stand is, if the center stand isn't too worn, the bike feels pretty much 'weightless' when it's on it .

Title: Re: Center of mass
Post by: nhmaf on August 07, 2011, 07:22:13 PM

I would estimate that it is just slightly higher, just about at the crankshaft, and probably  near the clutch assembly as far as fore-aft positioning goes.

Title: Re: Center of mass
Post by: Air4Life on August 07, 2011, 07:49:11 PM

thanks Bob Roller and Nhmaf:  When I formulated the question I should have added the fore/aft detail.  

I'm interested in knowing so that I can mount the wheel chock in the enclosed trailer properly.  I want to ensure within reason that I have the suggested 60/40 % ratio over its axle.

Title: Re: Center of mass
Post by: Air4Life on February 05, 2012, 06:23:48 PM

So, you want to know where the center of mass is?  Answer: Start Praying.