Hello,
I am interested in motorcycle aerodynamics and my motorcycle crash has inspired me to design and build new aerodynamic fairings.
CBR125R 2007: here is a sketch of what I need to fit inside the streamlined fairing.
I am thinking it'll look something like this:
To ensure my efforts are productive please share your aerodynamic wisdom.
Aerodynamic Questions:
1) Are there any strategies to reduce the drag created by leg cutouts?
2) Are there any strategies I can use to combat overheating with an enclosed front wheel?
3) How much tail/nose overhang is optimal?
4) What guidelines can I use to apply the teardrop shape to my motorcycle (taper angle 7 degree?) ?
5) More on leg cut outs, is it better to have a greater width and minimal foot cutouts or narrower width and larger leg cut outs?
Fiberglass Questions:
1) For 80mph speeds how little fiberglass will be sufficient, what do you recommend?
These are the supplies I am currently looking at:
http://stores.ebay.com.au/DIY-Composites/Fibreglass-/_i.html?_fsub=2906329014&_sid=1091254744&_trksid=p4634.c0.m3222) What would be the most cost effective method for building the fiberglass mold?
Thank you for you time.