When moving faster than 30mph motorcycles turn in the opposite direction as the handlebars are pointed. What is the physical explanation for this?
2006-09-14 08:25:19 · 7 answers · asked by b.russ 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
a bike doesn't steer in the direction the wheel turns it 'falls' into the corner ( that is why it has to lean to turn ) when you turn the wheel you are initiating the fall ( you tend to do this without noticing - it is very noticeable if you try to turn with one hand ) ( i would like to bet the guy who sent the link has never ridden - all riders know simple is best - the laws of physics are almost enough to make you not want to ride ! )
2006-09-14 08:27:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In flying it is known as "adverse yaw." Say you want to make a right turn. That means you want your motorcycle to lean towards the right. If you turn your wheel slightly towards the left, the force of your inertia will make the motorcycle lean in the opposite direction. I'm sure somebody can explain it better, but this is actually a good technique for riding a motorcycle. You can make your motorcycle react faster in an emergency if you perfect the technique of opposite handlebar pressure.
2006-09-14 08:32:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.msgroup.org/TIP048.html
Your question is often asked and well-understood. The above link gives a full explanation.
2006-09-14 08:28:40 · answer #3 · answered by vinny_the_hack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
counter steering you do it with out thinking,if you brake in the corner the bike will stand up, its all good stuff
2006-09-14 08:36:10 · answer #4 · answered by quasar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try checking the allignment
2006-09-14 09:13:39 · answer #5 · answered by otsatsa3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
bizarro world
2006-09-14 08:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
tracking need sorting
2006-09-14 08:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by whitecloud 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋