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Originally Posted by n1ckd2012
I like their implementation however I feel that is is easier to achieve super high wheelies with my version. I will draft up a cheesypoof style lift for comparison. Thanks for pointing that design out!
The current piston stroke is 5 inches. I might increase the stroke for a higher wheelie.
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The implementation used by the Cheesypoofs places the cylinder rod in tension. This is a much safer method than one that places the rod in compression since there is less of a chance of bending the rod. Any deflection on a rod in tension will be resisted (for the same reason a string in tension tends to remain straight. However if the rod is in compression, the deflection will cause the force of the cylinder to move out of alignment generating torque to bend the rod. My biggest concern would be if the rollers were to hit anything at appreciable speed.