>Sorry folks, I just can't restrain myself...
>> I disagree with your definition. The major input for counter-steering is
>> your input on the clip-ons, where the energy used to push the clip on
>> forward is countered by the gyroscopic effect of wheel rotation
>Correct, so far. This is why steering is lighter at slower speeds.
speeds. You seem to say the same thing yourself later on, below.
Gyroscopic effect.
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OK, I think I understand the difficulty here. It's _not_ the amount
of angular input to the handlebar that has anything to do with the
countersteer effect - it's the amount of force you input, and the duration.
You _can't_ input large steering angles at high speeds; the best you can do
is push harder (and lean faster...) If you put gentle pressure
(imperceptible change in the angle of the handlebars) on one side, you'll
start to lean, and keep on leaning until you ease off. Once you're into the
turn (and no longer need to change the angle of lean) you're no longer
inputting countersteer. As you exit the turn, you'll do the opposite to lift
the bike upright and exit the turn.
Absolutely NOT. Without precession forces being input, a gyroscope
is stable. It doesn't _care_ if it's leaning into a turn - if you don't mess
with it, it's happy to stay just where it is.
I don't understand what you're saying here.
Gravity. A gyroscope isn't a levitation machine.