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9/15/2024, 8:39:59 PM
>>160290
not any of the other anons, didn't read what they posted
here is how counter steering works
1. top down view. motorcycle is moving forward (upward on page). its center of gravity is marked in purple.
2. the front wheel is rotated left
3. as forward travel continues, the entire bike starts to rotate left following the front wheel. However, the center of gravity continues to move forward because of inertia (Newton's first). Because the center of gravity is higher than the wheels, this leans the bike to the right. Without further input, the bike would highside.
>Can't I shift my weight to correct for this?
No, because the only way you can shift your weight is by pushing/pulling against the bike, so the bike/rider system's momentum wouldn't change (Newton's third). If you shifted your weight by kicking off the ground, that could work.
4. the front wheel is then rotated right, which will pull the entire bike right. This time, because the bike is leaned into the turn, gravity will counteract inertia, so with proper operation the bike won't highside.
thank you for reading my blog
not any of the other anons, didn't read what they posted
here is how counter steering works
1. top down view. motorcycle is moving forward (upward on page). its center of gravity is marked in purple.
2. the front wheel is rotated left
3. as forward travel continues, the entire bike starts to rotate left following the front wheel. However, the center of gravity continues to move forward because of inertia (Newton's first). Because the center of gravity is higher than the wheels, this leans the bike to the right. Without further input, the bike would highside.
>Can't I shift my weight to correct for this?
No, because the only way you can shift your weight is by pushing/pulling against the bike, so the bike/rider system's momentum wouldn't change (Newton's third). If you shifted your weight by kicking off the ground, that could work.
4. the front wheel is then rotated right, which will pull the entire bike right. This time, because the bike is leaned into the turn, gravity will counteract inertia, so with proper operation the bike won't highside.
thank you for reading my blog
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