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IanJ
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 12:21 am Post subject: How does this arrangement work? (weight distribution) |
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We were discussing A-arm suspension for the sidecar in a different thread, and then I came across this while cruising around the forum this afternoon:
This rig looks like it uses such a suspension, but my question is, with that raised crossbar (presumably to provide more support for the suspension, and also to stiffen the whole rig), how is the passenger arranged? Does the passenger sit forward of the crossbar like I suspect? Or above?
This raises the question for me, how important is passenger weight distribution in a HPS? Does it matter a whole lot if the passenger's weight is forward or aft of the sidecar axle? I think you would want to have the weight inline with the sidecar's axle, but maybe it doesn't matter so long as that weight is primarily within the tipover lines.
Thoughts? Recommended reading? _________________ 2006 Ninja 250
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JayBoy
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 234 Location: Lexington, KY
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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Actually the rider's arse is behind and below that cross member structure. |
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IanJ
Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 52 Location: Seattle, WA, USA
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Posted: Tue Aug 02, 2005 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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So, is the passenger's seat more or less permanently reclined in that setup? _________________ 2006 Ninja 250
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JayBoy
Joined: 26 Jan 2005 Posts: 234 Location: Lexington, KY
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Posted: Wed Aug 03, 2005 3:18 am Post subject: |
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Not really reclining, although the SideBike Commanche puts the rider in somewhat of a reclining postion.
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