Computer-Aided Engineering of Championship Winning Linkage Suspension

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Warner, Brian, author.

Conference Name:

Motorsports Engineering Conference & Expostion (1994-12-05 : Dearborn, Michigan, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1994

Summary:

The linkage system of a motorcycle rear suspension is analyzed with a view of increasing the overall performance of the machine as a racing vehicle. The effect of leverage ratio changes on damping and spring stiffness are studied. A parametric variation procedure is performed, using a kinematic analysis program and selection criteria, to redesign the system. Further analysis is performed to define initial stiffness and damping parameters. Finally, track testing and tuning is done, resulting in a design which has found usage on a multitude of national championship winning machines

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Publisher Number:

942511

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license