On 21Dec2019 0708, Peter L. Berghold wrote:

> hah!  I feel like I'm back doing model railroading and about to do
> some kitbashing to get the results I'm after.  I like the way the
> seating is one on those 'cycles.  I noticed after a few Google
> searches that high speed motorcycles today tend to have the rider
> leaning forward and sorta their body cradled.  Probably to keep them
> from flying off in a high G turn....

It's also about streamlining - by draping the rider over the fuel tank
they have a lower profile and less drag. On long rides your back and
neck can get quite sore in that posture.

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Rupert Boleyn <xxxxxx@gmail.com>