Stabilization system for streamliner motorcycles?

Started by tallguy, July 02, 2026, 10:42:20 PM

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tallguy

A gust of side wind could try to cause a motorcycle to swerve off-course,
or otherwise lose control/stability.

Could a stabilization system--perhaps using gyroscope(s), sensors, motor(s), and the like--be helpful?  Of course it would add weight, complexity, and
cost.

Stainless1

In case you didn't notice... they already have 2 gyros...  :aktion086:   :dhorse:   :cromag:
Stainless
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gowing

Kind of a "crass" reply to a basic question. 
Don't you think?


ack

We have a stability system. We call him Rocky.

tallguy

Quote from: Stainless1 on July 03, 2026, 07:04:56 AMIn case you didn't notice... they already have 2 gyros...  :aktion086:  :dhorse:  :cromag:

Good point.  I totally spaced that (existing knowledge).


tallguy

I've seen the Gyronaut, but before today was unaware of any connection it
had to gyroscopic stabilization.  Where could I learn more about this,
specifically in regards to that particular vehicle?  Thanks in advance.

WOODY@DDLLC

The original concept was to be gyroscopic-ally stabilized, but the X-1 was not.
https://www.hemmings.com/stories/alex-tremuliss-gyronaut-x-1-goes-under-restoration/
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tallguy

Thank you, Woody.  I found that quite interesting.