All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this instruction manual. Pdf gyroscopic stabilization of an unmanned bicycle. A motorcycle responds more quickly to rider inputs than a car, but is also more sensitive to outside forces, like irregular road surfaces or crosswinds. Bmw self balancing motorbike demonstration live driving bmw.
Honda motorbikes are known for reliability, ease of ridership, and an excellent horsepowertoweight ratio. The team explained that when the gyroscopes are fully weighted, itll take 5,000 pounds of force to push the bike over. Whats happening hold the model by the underside of the gyroscope. Along with this privilege, however, comes responsibility. Pdf there are two theoretical methods by which a two wheeled vehicle oriented in. The effort by the gyro to compensate for a change in movement along an axis. The bmw self balancing motorcycle vision next 100 rights itself while even stationary. Foundation msf has made this manual available to help novice motorcyclists reduce their risk of having a crash. This manual focuses on motorcycle safety and kentucky laws in regard to oper ating motorcycles in our.
Countersteering is used by singletrack vehicle operators, such as cyclists and motorcyclists. The gyros swings on gimbals in response to attitude changes, immediately rebalancing the bike in response to your touch. This manual does not give a complete statement of all tennessee traffic laws and may not reflect the most recent changes in state law and regulations. Scooter honda tg50 gyro service manual tg50 gyro 153 pages scooter honda metropolitan chf50 service manual 319 pages scooter honda pcx125 owners manual 142 pages scooter honda 2015 ruckus nps50 owners manual 115 pages. Bmw introduced its vision of the future of motorcycling on tuesday a sleek concept bike thats selfbalancing. The watson industries gyro stabilized pan and tilt is a platform for a video camera that employs gyroscopes to stabilize the camera against vehicle motion, achieving a still picture in mobile applications. Factory service repair manual in format pdf for moto aprilia, bmw, cagiva, ducati, harley davidson, honda, kawasaki, suzuki and yamaha.
The manual conveys essential safe riding information and has been designed for use in licensing programs. Hondas selfbalancing motorcycle is perfect for noobs wired. The suit also delivers navigation instructions via the vibrating elements in the. The platform allows a camera to be accurately positioned on a target, irrespective of the motion of the vehicle on which it is mounted.
The nose of the plane moves left and right rudder along the yaw axis. In addition, this manual serves to refresh and therefore, improve the experienced rider. For better stability, be sure to get the gyro spinning before launching the dirt bike. One wing moves up while other moves down ailerons along the roll axis. A motorcycle is also less visible than a car due to its narrower profile, and offers far less protection by exposing its rider to other traffic and the elements. Although comprehensive, this handbook does not include all laws. Depending on conditions, it warms or cools the user.
Motorcycle operator manual motorcycle safety foundation. The operation manual, provided by the motorcycle safety foundation, is not about minnesota law it is about riding smart and staying safe. Today, honda is the largest motorcycle manufacturing company in japan and is a leader around the world. Countersteering is included in united states state motorcycle operator manuals and tests.
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