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British Bikes / Re: What do these terms mean - British bikes?
« on: May 09, 2011, 11:48:57 AM »
When we walk, we swing our left arm and right leg go in unison, and visa versa, for Balance.
That same unison means our left hand (Clutch) and right foot (gear lever) can also work in unison.
As can our right hand (front brake) left foot (rear brake), common sense really
The side stand is on the left, because we normally park on the left, which is the same reason for the centre stand leverage arm being on the left side.
Who mounts and dismounts a horse on the right, so its the same with bikes and more natural to dismount on the left.
The US bikes do not have the side stand on the right, so lean out into the traffic.
For US folks, you used to drive on the left, so you can research the change over, of which Canada folowed suit.
Blame that annoying little French chap, Napolean that changed Europe over.
Mikey.
That same unison means our left hand (Clutch) and right foot (gear lever) can also work in unison.
As can our right hand (front brake) left foot (rear brake), common sense really
The side stand is on the left, because we normally park on the left, which is the same reason for the centre stand leverage arm being on the left side.
Who mounts and dismounts a horse on the right, so its the same with bikes and more natural to dismount on the left.
The US bikes do not have the side stand on the right, so lean out into the traffic.
For US folks, you used to drive on the left, so you can research the change over, of which Canada folowed suit.
Blame that annoying little French chap, Napolean that changed Europe over.
Mikey.
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British Bikes / Triumph Weave
« on: May 09, 2011, 11:11:11 AM »
1958 T110, completely refurbished, and with adjustable front dampers.
Over 45-50mph gently, over 60mph it weaves a bit more.
Not each time, but most times.
When it does not weave, I can start it weaving by moving around in the saddle, as I found out last weekend during some hard motoring up to Devil's Bridge.
Disconcerting yes, possibly potentially dangerous, Hmm!!, annoying certainly,
Does anyone know the cause and the cure.
Cheers. Mikey
Over 45-50mph gently, over 60mph it weaves a bit more.
Not each time, but most times.
When it does not weave, I can start it weaving by moving around in the saddle, as I found out last weekend during some hard motoring up to Devil's Bridge.
Disconcerting yes, possibly potentially dangerous, Hmm!!, annoying certainly,
Does anyone know the cause and the cure.
Cheers. Mikey
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