speed-sensitive steering damping

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Racing' started by Ziguy, Oct 13, 2003.

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    _Bob Nixon_ Guest

    On Mon, 13 Oct 2003 09:48:38 -0700, "Phil Scott"

    [...]
    Opps..... sorry, Phil. I could have avoided my drawn out piece -:)


    Bob Nixon
    Phoenix AZ
    01 Sprint ST "RED"
    03 Suzuki ST "SILVER"
     
    _Bob Nixon_, Oct 14, 2003
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    Joe Agro Guest

    I can't see the advantage of teh dampner other than increased head shake
    control. I mean, the heavy front wheels of our bikes act like gyroscopes
    anyhow to stabilize things when balanced correctly, right?

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    Joe Agro, Oct 14, 2003
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    FuTAnT Guest

    Becase they state it's a speed sensitive damper ...
    Yeah, for sure, on any other day we are, but right now we're interested in
    how the thing actually works.

    Cam
    '00 ZX6R
     
    FuTAnT, Oct 14, 2003
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    Mike.S Guest

    Pucker factor?

    Mike.S
     
    Mike.S, Oct 14, 2003
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    Phil Scott Guest


    Right both times...but head shake can turn to a speed wobble and kill
    you...thus the steering damper.
     
    Phil Scott, Oct 17, 2003
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    John Guest

    The 'speed' energy of the fluid in the dampener is converted to heat energy
    by forcing the fluid through different size passages which in turn convert
    the energy by 1) increased pressure 2) friction. The energy exchange is
    proportional to fluid speed and therefore oscillation speed (neglecting
    changes in viscosity of the fluid).

    John
    TL1000S (with dampener removed)
     
    John, Oct 17, 2003
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