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by stormdog
Thu Jan 03, 2013 1:49 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?
Replies: 55
Views: 12977

Re: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?

In my humble opinion, I would measure a straight line from the pedal to the fulcrum, correct me if I'm wrong but that's how I would work out your current ratio.
by stormdog
Thu Jan 03, 2013 12:25 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?
Replies: 55
Views: 12977

Re: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?

Well, as I understand it the brake lever assembly multiplies the force you apply with your foot, so in the event we need to make a new assembly I need the mechanical advantage to be the same as now.

If we end up with less than we have now, it might mean lesser braking performance as even though I ...
by stormdog
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:59 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?
Replies: 55
Views: 12977

Re: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?

My heads melted but I know what your getting at..
Try this link but you will need some figures and measurements
http://www.comfsm.fm/~dleeling/physics/torque.html
by stormdog
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:37 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?
Replies: 55
Views: 12977

Re: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?

Maybe you are.. Surely so long as the master cylinder bores are matched to the calipers your using, you won't have a problem?
by stormdog
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:16 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?
Replies: 55
Views: 12977

Re: Brake Lever - "Mechanical Advantage"?

Would you not need to know how much force it takes from your hand or foot to operate the brakes first? Or am I over complicating things?
by stormdog
Tue Jan 01, 2013 10:43 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Airbox?
Replies: 24
Views: 8130

Re: Airbox?

Paul @ dynobike does a lovely carbon air box for f2's
by stormdog
Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:37 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Nothing today
Replies: 4
Views: 2856

Re: Nothing today

Push at home too pal.
by stormdog
Fri Jun 08, 2012 2:18 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Serious question!
Replies: 18
Views: 11548

Re: Serious question!

Well TT now over for me and stormdog, I must say despite our misfortunes we both had a brilliant time and would like to think we have both made some nice new friends! Many thanks to those who took the time to come and say hello and stormdog very gratefull for all the snacks and titbits :D, theres ...
by stormdog
Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:02 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Scott Lawrie
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Scott Lawrie

Bloody disaster! Fuel pump packed in on the first lap :(
Packed up and heading home tomorrow..
Thankfully....
by stormdog
Mon Jun 04, 2012 11:59 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Scott Lawrie
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Scott Laurie

Qualified with a 94.5 mph lap for we'd race!
by stormdog
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:12 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: I am here with Ben and Kelly
Replies: 17
Views: 9828

Re: I am here with Ben and Kelly

There are some very sore losers in certain paddocks :?
by stormdog
Sun Jun 03, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Scott Lawrie
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Scott Laurie

And it's lawrie!!
by stormdog
Sat Jun 02, 2012 11:56 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Scott Lawrie
Replies: 20
Views: 14466

Re: Scott Laurie

We started off with an electrical problem, fixed that to get an overheating problem.
Fixed that to end up with an over zealous throttle problem over ballaugh bridge :o
Fixed that to end up with a clutch problem!
So, failed to qualify for today's race but out on Monday to try and qualify for ...
by stormdog
Sat Jun 02, 2012 10:41 pm
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Serious question!
Replies: 18
Views: 11548

Re: Serious question!

Thanks mum e, storm says muck e can take him home anytime! But he comes with his daddy as a package deal! ;)
by stormdog
Tue May 29, 2012 1:20 am
Forum: The Sidecar Paddock
Topic: Two Garys
Replies: 9
Views: 5529

Re: Two Garys

A certain Indian chap needs a ride!