TECHNICAL FEATURE
HPSD CHARACTERISTICS
•
The
required
steering
torque
when
turning the handlebar fully
(within angle
BJ
is
greater than the required
steering
torque
when turning
the handlebar
slightly (within
angle Al.
St
roke:
C
<:
0
Angle: A
=
B
NEUTRAL POSITION
A
Stroke when angle B
Stroke when
angle
A
•
When
the
steering
is
in
the
neutral
position,
HPSD
generates no
dampi
ng f
orce and
has no
effect on
steering
t
orque.
•
The
steering
torque differs between the extension and
compression
of
the
damper
rod.
•
The required damping force
is controlled w hen
the damper piston travels across
the
groove
in
the damper case.
•
The required
steering
torque differs between high and low
damper rod speed.
extension
across the
groove
extension outside
the groove
2-4
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