Showing posts with label motorcycles. Show all posts
Showing posts with label motorcycles. Show all posts

Thursday, September 9, 2010

The Motorcycle Boy Rules!


Velodrome: A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights. The straights transition to the circular turn through a moderate easement curve.


I hope that's enough math to justify another motorcycle post. Actually... who cares. The motorcycle boy rules!

Monday, September 6, 2010

Motorcycles, Math, and Mistakes


First Start from (Chris) on Vimeo.

Some might think that the only math in the minds of bikers heading to Sturgis revolves around miles per hour and motel rates. When things go wrong, though mathematics is often the culprit. And just as reliably - part of the solution.

Two weeks ago, my engine stuck a valve. When I lifted the rocker covers, I found enough evidence to warrant a complete top-end overhaul. There was plenty of good math involved!