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absence of silencer on the left-hand side. Instead, twin pipes were utilized | absence of silencer on the left-hand side. Instead, twin pipes were utilized | ||
and this obviously aided ground clearance when enthusiastic riding was called | and this obviously aided ground clearance when enthusiastic riding was called | ||
for In fact, ground clearance was so good that only | for In fact, ground clearance was so good that only tire adhesion determined the | ||
angle of lean that was available. | angle of lean that was available. | ||
Handling was also second to none, and on long twisting country | Handling was also second to none, and on long twisting country | ||
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needed, and remarkably brake fade never occurred, even when high speed | needed, and remarkably brake fade never occurred, even when high speed | ||
retardation became necessary. In the wet the units remained fully watertight and | retardation became necessary. In the wet the units remained fully watertight and | ||
only | only tire adhesion was responsible for the longer stopping distances produced. | ||
In the dry, however, a distance of approximately 27 feet could be obtained when | In the dry, however, a distance of approximately 27 feet could be obtained when | ||
braking from 30mph. | braking from 30mph. |