Since i started working on alternative motorcycle front suspension systems in the early.
Motorcycle front suspension design pdf.
30 figure 22 dual springs in a motorcycle suspension system.
The main objective of this paper is to validate the.
A motorcycle s suspension serves a dual purpose.
The motorcycle with increased front suspension damping case 4 fig.
Figure 20 parker motorcycle suspension system design.
Market products that address this problem for the front suspension but few are available that address the rear suspension.
Damping and spring rates must always be in balance.
The typical motorcycle has a pair of fork tubes for the front suspension and a swingarm with one or two shock absorbers for the rear suspension.
Motorcycle suspension uses springs and damping together in the form of forks up front and shock absorbers in the rear to soak up bumps and keeps the wheels on the ground.
Most motorcycle manufacturers and suspension companies have experimented with alternative designs for the front wheel suspension.
If the motorcycle has too much damping it will overwhelm the spring and the suspension will be unresponsive forcing.
However a systematic analysis is still missing.
Contributing to the vehicle s handling and braking and providing safety and comfort by keeping the vehicle s passengers comfortably isolated from road noise bumps and vibrations.
29 figure 21 dual spring motorcycle suspension system design.