MotoFairing
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Hello, it appears some people are interested in my project which is good to hear so I have made this thread to get as much help as I can. I have 10 weeks until I will be busy, this means I have 10 weeks to build a fully operational streamlined bicycle.
What in 10 weeks?
1) A recumbent bicycle steel prototype, front wheel drive. Many components to make.
2) Landing gear, launching and low speed maneuver. Landing Gear
3) Discover clearances, foot box, knee, seat, shoulders and head.
4) Aerodynamic shell design shell utilizing current understanding of laminar flow, ground effect and composite sandwich construction.
5) Foam plug.
4) Female mold.
5) Vacuum bagged carbon fiber foam core shell.
6) Windscreen.
7) Integration of components.
8) Test ride.
Purpose
1) Build something that looks awesome.
2) Exciting exercise and commuting around town in traffic.
3) Learn new skills in composite construction.
4) Actualize interest in aerodynamics and efficiency.
Feature Goals
1) U-turn in a two lane road.
2) Stable low speed maneuvering using landing gear.
3) Safe vision through windscreen, mirrors.
4) Easy access for servicing, flat tires, access to drive chain.
5) Adequate ventilation.
6) Shell strong enough to survive crashing.
Future ideas
Lights and indicators, tail fin mounted safety lighting high enough for cars to see.
Ventilation fan (thrust).
Electric assist.
Second iteration composite chassis.
Suspension front and rear.
Mid drive step up gear.
Inspiration
It's late I will update this tomorrow.
What in 10 weeks?
1) A recumbent bicycle steel prototype, front wheel drive. Many components to make.
2) Landing gear, launching and low speed maneuver. Landing Gear
3) Discover clearances, foot box, knee, seat, shoulders and head.
4) Aerodynamic shell design shell utilizing current understanding of laminar flow, ground effect and composite sandwich construction.
5) Foam plug.
4) Female mold.
5) Vacuum bagged carbon fiber foam core shell.
6) Windscreen.
7) Integration of components.
8) Test ride.
Purpose
1) Build something that looks awesome.
2) Exciting exercise and commuting around town in traffic.
3) Learn new skills in composite construction.
4) Actualize interest in aerodynamics and efficiency.
Feature Goals
1) U-turn in a two lane road.
2) Stable low speed maneuvering using landing gear.
3) Safe vision through windscreen, mirrors.
4) Easy access for servicing, flat tires, access to drive chain.
5) Adequate ventilation.
6) Shell strong enough to survive crashing.
Future ideas
Lights and indicators, tail fin mounted safety lighting high enough for cars to see.
Ventilation fan (thrust).
Electric assist.
Second iteration composite chassis.
Suspension front and rear.
Mid drive step up gear.
Inspiration
It's late I will update this tomorrow.
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