The Measurement of Motorcycle Braking Performance by the Tow Method 780308
A test methodology has been developed for objectifying the measurement of motorcycle braking performance through use of a towing technique. The rationale behind the procedure is presented, together with an analysis of the mechanics of braking performance during the towing of a motorcycle. The tow-test method includes the full complement of performance evaluations, viz., effectiveness, burnish, thermally-induced fade, and wetted brake performance. This set of tests was performed on two motorcycles and the resulting data are presented and discussed.
Citation: Ervin, R., MacAdam, C., and Watanabe, Y., "The Measurement of Motorcycle Braking Performance by the Tow Method," SAE Technical Paper 780308, 1978, https://doi.org/10.4271/780308. Download Citation
Author(s):
R. D. Ervin, C. C. MacAdam, Y. Watanabe
Affiliated:
Highway Safety Research Institute Univ. of Michigan
Pages: 10
Event:
1978 Automotive Engineering Congress and Exposition
ISSN:
0148-7191
e-ISSN:
2688-3627
Also in:
Motorcycle Dynamics and Rider Control-SP-0428, SAE 1978 Transactions-V87-A
Related Topics:
Two or three wheeled vehicles
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