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Post by Taildragger on Sept 3, 2020 12:24:45 GMT -5
If that notion appeals to you, this may well be your bike of choice. You could even bring along two mamas on the back and a couple kegs of beer in the little trailer :
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Post by Taildragger on Sept 3, 2020 12:40:28 GMT -5
Outlaw Kettenkrad Poker Run:
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Post by swampyankee on Sept 4, 2020 8:21:53 GMT -5
I would think they would be a bear to steer. Alot of directional stability in those tracks unless they have some sort of differential. Kind of like a long-keeled boat with a small rudder.
Ok, I should've researched a bit. On Wiki: Steering the Kettenkrad was accomplishe
d by turning the handlebars: Up to a certain point, only the front wheel would steer the vehicle. A motion of the handlebars beyond that point would engage the track brakes to help make turns sharper. It was also possible to run the vehicle without the front wheel installed and this was recommended in extreme off-road conditions where speed would be kept low
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Post by Taildragger on Sept 4, 2020 10:51:28 GMT -5
I would think they would be a bear to steer. Alot of directional stability in those tracks unless they have some sort of differential. Kind of like a long-keeled boat with a small rudder. Ok, I should've researched a bit. On Wiki: Steering the Kettenkrad was accomplished by turning the handlebars: Up to a certain point, only the front wheel would steer the vehicle. A motion of the handlebars beyond that point would engage the track brakes to help make turns sharper. It was also possible to run the vehicle without the front wheel installed and this was recommended in extreme off-road conditions where speed would be kept low Also explained in the first video. The do mention that cornering at high speed is not recommended due to high C.G..
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