Reasons we ride liter bikes-add yours or ones you've heard

11-15-2009, 12:58 AM

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

Okay, displacement is governed by cylinder size which has no gyroscopic effect that I know of. I always thought that the crank and fly wheel were the main gyro culprits.

Bigger cylinders/displacement needs bigger pistons or longer throws. Both of which weigh more on their own and need more counterweight to balance the crank.

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