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gelme · 09-28-2008, 01:35 PM

i think its supposed to reduce the gyroscopic effect

gummo · 09-28-2008, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gelme

i think its supposed to reduce the gyroscopic effect

Exactly. Easier turn in. I think there was an article in Roadracingworld magazine last month talking about this?

Tungue · 09-29-2008, 12:12 AM

Well, that's just funky. I wonder if it really helps.

PoppaNoDoz · 09-29-2008, 07:09 AM

There are two different articles in Roadracing World on this - counter spinning disks. They've run it at Jennings for testing. Yes, it does work, it even allows really radical rake angles, the downside is that it adds weight.

185mph · 09-29-2008, 10:03 AM

Funky yes, kinda neat to watch, except the caliper mounting points were not designed to take loads in the opposite direction.

09-29-2008, 10:22 AM

I have to call bullshit on this - any one have any technical articles that you can read on this?

cdiaz3 · 09-29-2008, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 185mph

Funky yes, kinda neat to watch, except the caliper mounting points were not designed to take loads in the opposite direction.

Same thing I noticed.

They should also slow the rate of rotation down a bit, seems like they would spin too fast when the bike is going fast.

gummo · 09-29-2008, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by mstrkoffee

I have to call bullshit on this - any one have any technical articles that you can read on this?

This month's copy of Radracingworld magazine

twentyninedollars · 09-29-2008, 06:27 PM

It's a good article. The equipped it on a several year old Kawi 600, stock, and it handles incredibly fast, and it's nimble as hell. Sick rake on the fork. I'd love to see than on a 1098 or some twin, which takes a lot more work to change direction vs. an inline 4. Weight is an issue so perhaps some other engineers can rework this and make it lighter. The discs were made bigger to give more mass on the spin, but only one caliper was used due to weight.

It's good to see a privateer looking into this. Go by the big book store and pick up Roadracing World's latest issue.

gelme · 09-29-2008, 07:35 PM

i wonder if it will make doing an endo more difficult?????

09-28-2008, 01:35 PM	#1
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09-29-2008, 07:09 AM	#4
PoppaNoDoz Just wants to ride Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Fort Myers, FL Posts: 2,023	Re: whats the purpose of this There are two different articles in Roadracing World on this - counter spinning disks. They've run it at Jennings for testing. Yes, it does work, it even allows really radical rake angles, the downside is that it adds weight. __________________ Myspace YouTube Vids

09-29-2008, 10:03 AM	#5
185mph I am gonna be a star! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boca Posts: 1,270	Re: whats the purpose of this Funky yes, kinda neat to watch, except the caliper mounting points were not designed to take loads in the opposite direction. __________________ When god gives you lemons, get a new god

09-29-2008, 10:22 AM	#6
mstrkoffee Guest Posts: n/a	Re: whats the purpose of this I have to call bullshit on this - any one have any technical articles that you can read on this?

09-29-2008, 06:27 PM	#9
twentyninedollars Shampoo? No thanks, I'll use real poo Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 411	Re: whats the purpose of this It's a good article. The equipped it on a several year old Kawi 600, stock, and it handles incredibly fast, and it's nimble as hell. Sick rake on the fork. I'd love to see than on a 1098 or some twin, which takes a lot more work to change direction vs. an inline 4. Weight is an issue so perhaps some other engineers can rework this and make it lighter. The discs were made bigger to give more mass on the spin, but only one caliper was used due to weight. It's good to see a privateer looking into this. Go by the big book store and pick up Roadracing World's latest issue. __________________ I may not have a clue And I may not have style But everything I lack, Well I make up in denial!

09-29-2008, 07:35 PM	#10
gelme Pocketbike Racer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: mia Posts: 77	Re: whats the purpose of this i wonder if it will make doing an endo more difficult?????

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