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Centre of flywheels and lateral centre of weight for a twin engine.
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 31450" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>Took it out for a first run today. The roads dried off and I had just a short time, but it was a very pleasant 50 miles or so.</p><p></p><p></p><p>The 1360 engine is definitely not a requirement. With this Shadow tuned Rapide engine in there it just flies.</p><p></p><p>The handling can best be described as taught. It takes very little effort to go round corners quickly.</p><p></p><p>As long as you are moving at 50 mph or more, which happens very quickly after releasing the clutch. it is a supremely comfortable ride. Below 50 there is a little weight on the wrists. </p><p></p><p>I haven't got the back brake functioning just yet, but the front is more than enough. If desired, it's easy enough to lift the back wheel in the air when stopping. Why does my Vincent with the good stoppers lock the front wheel but not lift the back tire whereas this bike will lift the back tire without locking the front wheel? I guess the answer must be in the increased traction of the front tire, lighter weight of the bike and some geometry thrown in.</p><p></p><p>I was totally unsure what to expect regarding vibration. By removing 110 pounds of material will there be less to soak up the vibes or will it, hopefully, be about the same? This engine in the Vincent cycle parts was pretty smooth to about 70 mph then got a little shaky around 75 but got better again at 80. Whether at 60 mph or 80 or in between, the mirrors shook on the highway. It wasn't so awful that you could not see what was happening behind, but the mirrors were not dead still like they are on the rubber mounted Commando 850. </p><p></p><p>For some strange reason, in this frame, there is virtually no vibration at any speed I have taken it to so far. If anything it is even smoother than the Commando.</p><p> Perhaps it is because the frame is quite stiff. Anyway, it adds to the comfort level of the ride.</p><p></p><p>It needs a few things fettled and then I can envision putting a lot of miles on it. It really does fit like a tailored suit.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><img src="http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/worntorn1/011.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Glen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 31450, member: 2708"] Took it out for a first run today. The roads dried off and I had just a short time, but it was a very pleasant 50 miles or so. The 1360 engine is definitely not a requirement. With this Shadow tuned Rapide engine in there it just flies. The handling can best be described as taught. It takes very little effort to go round corners quickly. As long as you are moving at 50 mph or more, which happens very quickly after releasing the clutch. it is a supremely comfortable ride. Below 50 there is a little weight on the wrists. I haven't got the back brake functioning just yet, but the front is more than enough. If desired, it's easy enough to lift the back wheel in the air when stopping. Why does my Vincent with the good stoppers lock the front wheel but not lift the back tire whereas this bike will lift the back tire without locking the front wheel? I guess the answer must be in the increased traction of the front tire, lighter weight of the bike and some geometry thrown in. I was totally unsure what to expect regarding vibration. By removing 110 pounds of material will there be less to soak up the vibes or will it, hopefully, be about the same? This engine in the Vincent cycle parts was pretty smooth to about 70 mph then got a little shaky around 75 but got better again at 80. Whether at 60 mph or 80 or in between, the mirrors shook on the highway. It wasn't so awful that you could not see what was happening behind, but the mirrors were not dead still like they are on the rubber mounted Commando 850. For some strange reason, in this frame, there is virtually no vibration at any speed I have taken it to so far. If anything it is even smoother than the Commando. Perhaps it is because the frame is quite stiff. Anyway, it adds to the comfort level of the ride. It needs a few things fettled and then I can envision putting a lot of miles on it. It really does fit like a tailored suit. [IMG]http://i1233.photobucket.com/albums/ff397/worntorn1/011.jpg[/IMG] Glen [/QUOTE]
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