Re: Gyroscopic Effect of Lighter Rotors

[garyjh@bernstein.com (Gary Harris)]

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>Not so sure about the relevance of gyroscopes, Eric, unless you're
>suggesting that the lighter rotors also make it easier to steer.
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>Richard Funnell,
>

That's exactly why carbon fiber rotors have been banned by a few motorcycle
racing organizations.  The lighter rotors gave a definate advantage that
could only be afforded by the larger, better funded racing teams (carbon
fiber rotors are *expensive*!!).


Gary - NYC