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Offline Air4Life

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Center of mass
« on: August 07, 2011, 01:36:12 PM »
Where would the center of mass lie on a riderless r65?
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Offline Bob_Roller

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Re: Center of mass
« Reply #1 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 .
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Re: Center of mass
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Center of mass
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: Center of mass
« Reply #4 on: February 05, 2012, 06:23:48 PM »
So, you want to know where the center of mass is?  Answer: Start Praying.
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