Vetter streamliner body kit

[sendler]

Craig Vetter is calling for a show of hands of interest for his streamlined motorcycle body work kit which is now in the final stages of pre production.
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http://craigvetter.com/pages/2012-St...r-p61-kit.html
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Several years of real world testing have proven 100 mpgUS at 70 mph on a first gen Ninja250 which can be purchased used for $1000. Better cams for the Ninja or a more efficient bike like a CBR250R or 125R could do considerably better on fuel. Streamlining will make an electric bike go much farther also.
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Warm, dry, steady and quiet in buffeting winds. And locking storage for 100+ liters of gear or groceries. Use the full tail for the best aerodynamics or truncate the shape behind the rear wheel for easier parking in the garage.
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Every commuter or world traveler that is fit enough to ride needs one of these to help save our remaining resources.
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Build a Vetter streamliner and help spread the word.
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[akima]

Really interesting stuff. First I've heard of this guy. I wonder if fully faired bikes generally get better millage than non or partially faired bikes.

[himynameisjoe]

It's kinda cool I guess. I mean if your Aerostream is to cumbersome to comute with, why not make your bike into one, right?

[sendler]

Originally Posted by akima

Really interesting stuff. First I've heard of this guy. I wonder if fully faired bikes generally get better millage than non or partially faired bikes.

Alan Smith's streamlined pregen gets about 95 mpg on the highway.

[Alex]

Paging @greenaero

[sendler]

And so does Vic's.

[Racer x]

How will it do in cross winds?

[akima]

Originally Posted by Racer x

How will it do in cross winds?

I think your question might have to be answered in a measure of vertical feet

That's a lot of plastic.

[sendler]

Originally Posted by Racer x

How will it do in cross winds?

About the same as the stock bike apparently because they function as an arrow that wants to keep going where it is pointed. But much better in truck wake where the are invisible.

[akima]

I imagine they increase you presence on the road too. Gives the bike more of a profile so it can be seen more easily.

Ugly as sin though!

[sendler]

Kinda sucks the cool right out of motorcycling. And puts it right into your tank. And keeps it out of the air.
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I am going to truncate the tail behind the rear wheel which still gives 90% of the aero advantage.
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If the Ninjette looked like this, the performance would be improved dramatically. And still look cool.
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[akima]

^ that looks quite cool.

[JeffM]

Originally Posted by Racer x

How will it do in cross winds?

Originally Posted by akima

I think your question might have to be answered in a measure of vertical feet

That's a lot of plastic.

I rode with Vic and Alan in gusting 35mph crosswinds when they passed through Utah. They had no more issues with the wind than I did. They probably were drier too.

Jeff

[Racer x]

Originally Posted by sendler

Kinda sucks the cool right out of motorcycling. And puts it right into your tank. And keeps it out of the air.
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I am going to truncate the tail behind the rear wheel which still gives 90% of the aero advantage.
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If the Ninjette looked like this, the performance would be improved dramatically. And still look cool.
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That is my friend John Noonan. He works for Wassner pistons. And was the fastest man on a street bike for a long time.

The body is from Air/Tech

This is a far as I took the stock bodywork. The bike went 112 on a stock motor and 121 with a little nitrous.

[Whiskey]

Originally Posted by sendler

Kinda sucks the cool right out of motorcycling. And puts it right into your tank. And keeps it out of the air.
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I am going to truncate the tail behind the rear wheel which still gives 90% of the aero advantage.
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If the Ninjette looked like this, the performance would be improved dramatically. And still look cool.
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The Busa has one of the most aerodynamic shapes for a stock bike, the fat arse on it is very aerodynamic but not the best looking

Aerodynamic bikes are generally ugly, the op one is incredibly ugly

[sendler]

Originally Posted by Whiskey

The Busa has one of the most aerodynamic shapes for a stock bike

True. Even being the most aero bike is still pretty dismal compared to the best cars. The stock 'Busa had a coefficient of drag of about .6cd. Some small class race bikes could hit .4cd. The best normal cars are around .3cd. A bike has less frontal area though. I wonder what Vetter's bike would measure? .2cd?