chrome vs. black
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From: League City, Texas
RE: chrome vs. black
ORIGINAL: lonewatie
Scientifically, air molecules do not cling to the chrome below 40 mph, but as speeds increase above 40, the parasitic drag factor of the chrome actually begins to slow the bike down due to the reflection and refraction of ambient light creating a negative time/space continuum (see relativity), whereas the black color absorbs the energy of the sun, which the bike uses as stored up energy to assist inspeed increases above40 mph. These effects can be nulled out by a healthy balance of both chrome and black being used, which will allow passersby to completely appreciate the quantum effect of said substances on said material. Its simple physics.
Scientifically, air molecules do not cling to the chrome below 40 mph, but as speeds increase above 40, the parasitic drag factor of the chrome actually begins to slow the bike down due to the reflection and refraction of ambient light creating a negative time/space continuum (see relativity), whereas the black color absorbs the energy of the sun, which the bike uses as stored up energy to assist inspeed increases above40 mph. These effects can be nulled out by a healthy balance of both chrome and black being used, which will allow passersby to completely appreciate the quantum effect of said substances on said material. Its simple physics.
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From: Cheyenne, Wyo
RE: chrome vs. black
If you have lotsa chrome the equation goes like this: "ride for one hour- polish for three." I love hosin' off my 'Bob and hittin' the road. Black is definately faster- 'cuz yer actually movin'!
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RE: chrome vs. black
ORIGINAL: jackyl
there you go throwing a monkey wrench into the system[:@]. jackyl
ORIGINAL: Dawg Rider
What about silver?
What about silver?
If ya make the motor black and silver like mine then it all evens out.
Throw in a dash of chrome and it's all good.........................
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RE: chrome vs. black
Silver is the color of the future. Chrome will fade, and they are going to run out of black paint paint (thanks to you guys).
Silver is nuetral and neither absorbs nor reflects the suns rays. Also offers a good balance between TQ/HP.
Ed, Just because you never heard of the SR71 Chromebird, doesn't mean it doesn't exist........ Why do you think they retired the Blackbirds??
DougJ
Silver is nuetral and neither absorbs nor reflects the suns rays. Also offers a good balance between TQ/HP.
Ed, Just because you never heard of the SR71 Chromebird, doesn't mean it doesn't exist........ Why do you think they retired the Blackbirds??
DougJ
