stable bike, how to determine?

[MonoWorld]

hi guys,

 

wad to look out for to determine a stable bike? its rim size? the wheelbase? dry weight?

[eedwinn]

For me, I think it's the weight of the bike, the engine capacity as well as the tyre thickness.

 

Of course, comparing class 2b with class 2 bikes, the latter will be so much more stable.

[KeraKing]

also chassis design n suspension setup

[BlackDawn]

Its all about the rider.

[zyrofillica]

everything is all about rider sia... haha. stability is more about the bike this time.

[Kuro_Tenshi]

i think the term stable to me would be the CG. (center of gravity) But i will agree with all others. it's all to the rider whether u are comfortable in controlling the bike. For example, Some say phantom very stable, but i find it too heavy during slow turns and u-turns.

[Guest ChaoPussy]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bicycle_and_motorcycle_dynamics

[Bluetooth]

hi guys,

 

wad to look out for to determine a stable bike? its rim size? the wheelbase? dry weight?

 

 

Bike is super stable if when you're travelling at mid to high speed, bike can track without even you holding onto the handle bars!

 

And turn curves smoothly when you shift your weight.

 

How to?

 

Bike has good headset bearings and suspension set up, good rake and trailing angle set-up and couples with good matching profile set of tires.

[econbizer]

Some factors I can think of that affect stability:

- Tyre thickness -> Thicker, less slippery

- Seat height -> Lower = rider wt at lower centre of gravity/ ie cruisers

- Bike wt -> Heavier, more stable

[bernardk]

First of all wat do you mean by STABLE? As in???

Stable in High speed?

Stable in turning?

Stable also depending on individual skills.

 

Most ppl who ride cruiser will definately find scramble difficult to handle

Most scram ppl will find cruiser difficult to turn.

 

To me i think the HEIGHT of the engine plays the most important part. Just like African Twin. It very high and heavy cos due to the engine height and the seat position. But Varadero is not cos the engine is lower than AT and the seat is cutted seat. Handle bar can cause stablity also. I ever sit on a Sportser and with mod straight and short handle bar. I was like how do you ride this thing man.

 

Like for my CB1000 the engine is too high for me thus i find it odd. Planning to change rim size to 17" to bring the engine lower inturns lower CG and more stable.

[IvikaRazI]

Some factors I can think of that affect stability:

- Tyre thickness -> Thicker, less slippery

- Seat height -> Lower = rider wt at lower centre of gravity/ ie cruisers

- Bike wt -> Heavier, more stable

 

Do you mean tire width? Thicker tires if of a lower grade compound will definitely affect its CG when cornering.As for tire width, if your rim is rated for lets say 180 and you mount 190 (which can be done) will also affect stability at high speeds.

 

Seat height does affect stability. But if you mod the bike out of its design specification, it will affect the stability (be it good or bad).

 

Heavier bikes to me does not mean stability. Look at MotoGP they are aound 150kg and its stable. Why? The engineers design the bike to ensure that it can take the rigorous wind or whatever pressure put on the bike.

 

So in the end, the question will be what do you mean by Stable bike? When parking? When moving at high speed? When pushing the bike?

[bernardk]

Do you mean tire width? Thicker tires if of a lower grade compound will definitely affect its CG when cornering.As for tire width, if your rim is rated for lets say 180 and you mount 190 (which can be done) will also affect stability at high speeds.

 

Seat height does affect stability. But if you mod the bike out of its design specification, it will affect the stability (be it good or bad).

 

Heavier bikes to me does not mean stability. Look at MotoGP they are aound 150kg and its stable. Why? The engineers design the bike to ensure that it can take the rigorous wind or whatever pressure put on the bike.

 

So in the end, the question will be what do you mean by Stable bike? When parking? When moving at high speed? When pushing the bike?

 

Yup i agree. But if you are talking abt GENERAL stable hmmmmmmmmmmm... if you ask me which bike i also cannot tell you HAhahaha but i knw which is suitable for me