Counter-Steering Pendulum...plz help

[dragon12]

The ladies use their inverted pendulums. They work the same, just internal. Although, I wonder how they polish their inverted pendulums on a beaver pelt?

 

[Gimpster]

all this talk has got me wondering, how do the lady sledders countersteer? last time i checked they were lacking a pendulum, well atleast the ones ive seen. so what would they use for there momenimum to help get the sled over...............as i was typing this i believe i just relized the answer to my question, its got to be the counterweights, set up hi to help make them a little more top heavy. does this sound right?

That's why they fall of so much. Too much weight above the pivot point.

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[Gimpster]

The ladies use their inverted pendulums. They work the same, just internal. Although, I wonder how they polish their inverted pendulums on a beaver pelt?

I thought an inverted pendulum was..... what ever hehehe
an unpelted pendulum

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[tundramonkey]

in this case it seems women should have no problem laying it over, seems right, but doesnt work in reality... i know one of the ladies that has some....larger conterweights, and she aint very good at laying it over.

My guess is that she does not have them adjusted properly. Next time your out riding with her and you notice that she is having a problem getting the sled to lay over, let her know that her counterweights are out of adjustment and that you would be more than happy to adjust them for her. It is the responsible thing to do.

 

[Gimpster]

I thought you had to perpendicular park to adjust the counterweights... There is another method ??

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[tundramonkey]

That is one method for adjustment. Depending on the terrain it may be easier to make adjustments from other angles. You may need to experiment with the setup to get the counterweights adjusted to her liking.

 

[FurryCURT]

Nobody here has mentioned the effect that cold temeratures have on your countersteer pendulum.
I have found that after an extended break in riding for lunch or whatever, the pendulum tends to retract back towards it's originating point.

You can keep your pendulum working properly by parking your rig next to a camp fire or even by taking it indoors, to a warming hut.
This will insure a properly operating pendulum that will serve the rider well while countersteering in the deep.

If you don't have access to a heat source then remember to warm up your pendulum gradually after a break.

If not, you could be highly dissapointed in the outcome.

I think you are on to something here... I recall a rough section of trail at a high rate of speed that got my pendulum balls bouncing pretty good off of the seat as I kept my knees flexed to absorb the bumps.

 

[Gimpster]

That is one method for adjustment. Depending on the terrain it may be easier to make adjustments from other angles. You may need to experiment with the setup to get the counterweights adjusted to her liking.

Sometimes the peek-o-matic meter method isn't the BEST first step in the adjustment process, eather. Had the meter knocked out of adjustment upon initial peak and have had the meter lenses pop out other times after peek.
Other times adjustment is near impossible... but hey... FLATS HAPPEN
I think perpendicular pendulum pivot parking is the way to go. Adjustment is more automatic

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[tundramonkey]

Sometimes the peek-o-matic meter method isn't the BEST first step in the adjustment process, eather. Had the meter knocked out of adjustment upon initial peak and have had the meter lenses pop out other times after peek.
Other times adjustment is near impossible... but hey... FLATS HAPPEN
I think perpendicular pendulum pivot parking is the way to go. Adjustment is more automatic

----- Gimpster -----

I hate it when a counterweight is flat. But I would not be overly concerned with this minor problem. Just direct her to the nearest parts store. Counterweights are available in many different sizes. Have her pick out a counterweight that best fits her frame and the problem is solved. I find that the aftermarket counterweights provide years of reliable service over the stock ones.

 

[Gimpster]

I hate it when a counterweight is flat. But I would not be overly concerned with this minor problem. Just direct her to the nearest parts store. Counterweights are available in many different sizes. Have her pick out a counterweight that best fits her frame and the problem is solved. I find that the aftermarket counterweights provide years of reliable service over the stock ones.

Yes, the silicone ones are good, excellent if tipped right. Plus, they retain the adjustability. For sure they alter the pendulum sway. A plus for counter-steer, that's a fact !

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[Weekday Warrior]

I'm not going to be so presumptious as to speak for the ladies on how their counter weights work, or don't work


My only suggestion is they don't strap them suckers down so tight, they gotta jiggle and bounce around and swing back and forth to work properly. Also, they tend to throw too much clothing over the top further restricting their movements....and movement is key