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Strange sensation in reverse 900 1996

posted by  austex on  Tue Apr 5 16:32 CST 2005
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Reverse Ackermann. When turning, the inside wheel has to track a tighter radius than the outside, so steering linkage causes the inside wheel to pivot more - going forward (named after inventor Ackermann). When backing, the same mechanical linkage causes the inside wheel to attempt to scribe a wider radius than the outside, forcing tire slippage felt as lurching/pulsing. More pronounced in 200/700/900 due to design for tight turning circle.
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