Boxy aerodynamics

["Danziger, Marc" <marc.danziger@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> From: "Simon Line" <simonline@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Subject: Re Top Box
> 
> Can anyone give me any info regarding the top box and its effect on
> aerodynamics. I am heading off for a solo 10,000 kilometre  jaunt in a
> couple of weeks, and have the factory three box set up, 
> together with a tank
> bag.


Just back from a weekend trip from LA to Sonoma (1100mi), with all three
bags and a pillion. Top box was overloaded as it had my briefcase and laptop
(couldn't be without it!!). Major, ugly gusting winds all the way up,
culminating in our getting hot by a dust devil at 65 (I saw it coming man
managed to get slowed down...).

Definitely nervious-feeling, but once _I_ relaxed, the bike handled
perfectly at speeds that averaged about 85 - 90mph and had bursts up to an
indicated 125. Not a problem, I'd say...

Long report later; for now, anyone have any ideas on how to get cooked-on
Gatorade off a stainless exhaust pipe??


Marc D
00 Sprint "Vixen"
95 Speed Triple "Strumpet"


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