I just read this in my latest issue of rocket science weekly the March issue.. It talks about a phenomenon on how some pigments of paint and in particular Black will slow down vehicles through negative drag..
And it gos on to state that Black is not really a color it’s just a layer of pigment that absorbs sunlight which causes a molecular level of negative drag.. a slow down affect if you will..
And will slow down any vehicle when riding through Ambient and even non-ambient air by a factor of 9. ….
Sometimes a Cigar is Just a Cigar.....
2019 Tri-Glide.......
[QUOTE=rhino 2;920787]I just read this in my latest issue of rocket science weekly the March issue.. It talks about a phenomenon on how some pigments of paint and in particular Black will slow down vehicles through negative drag.. /QUOTE]
That's an actual magazine. I thought you were kidding. (I looked it up) Now I've got to paint my bike red. Thanks, Rhino.
I was only looking.
MikeP
2017 Billet Silver FLRT - Wife's
2022 Vivid Black FXST - Mine
Gotta say, their both real good looking trikes. Don't tell my '21 Free I said that, she might not start for me.
Something about the RG3 trike doesn't look right, the fairing looks a bit out of place. Maybe if the fairing were placed on a Tri-glide it might look better. I am sure there are individuals who like the way it looks.
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America's first lady trike builder.
I thought this Burgundy / Black combo was really handsome. I'm also a chrome guy so I like this engine setup much better than the blackout package, which is very popular today. Also the "White" one is not really white ... "White Sand Pearl" officially. Very pretty (kinda cream colored) blackout everything and the new $500.00 + Black windshield does get your attention.
"I Should've Been A Cowboy"
Current Ride 2017 HD FLRT Freewheeler
It was 85 degrees and sunny so closed up shop for a few hours and did 90 miles. On the ride I stopped at my current dealership, Atlantic County HD, and front and center by the main entrance was this: