small bike - Page 6

Dupo · 12-16-2008, 03:44 PM

Call him a dummy lol. Shaft/Chain has nothing to do with how it will handle on a road surface.

Easy Rider · 12-16-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by caroledee1

That sounds good, Dupo. A workmate told me his shaftdrive was kind of hinky on gravel roads. May have been his speed more than anything. :roll:

It wasn't a BMW or GoldWing, was it ??

caroledee1 · 12-16-2008, 08:33 PM

Easy Rider, no it was a Kawasaki.

Easy Rider · 12-17-2008, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by caroledee1

Easy Rider, no it was a Kawasaki.

OK, so we don't need to go into the rotational torque of a transverse engine! :shocked:

caroledee1 · 12-17-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

OK, so we don't need to go into the rotational torque of a transverse engine! :shocked:

No, I really don't think so. :lol: It would just make my head hurt!

Water Warrior 2 · 12-17-2008, 04:34 PM

Hinky characteristics on a gravel road might have more to do with tires, suspension, speed and front end geometry. Then there is the rider himself, what is his skill level and what is he expecting of his bike.

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Water Warrior 2 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Squamish B.C Canada Posts: 11,409	Re: small bike Hinky characteristics on a gravel road might have more to do with tires, suspension, speed and front end geometry. Then there is the rider himself, what is his skill level and what is he expecting of his bike.
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