An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah

Globally, researchers have developed motorcycle simulators/test rigs to assist in motorcycle road Accident prevention investigations. The Postura Motergo™ which was developed by the Motorcycle engineering technology lab (metal) of the faculty of mechanical engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiT...

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Main Author: Hamzah, Mohamad Hafidz
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Published: 2015
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spelling my-uitm-ir.522182021-11-11T02:25:52Z An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah 2015 Hamzah, Mohamad Hafidz Machine design and drawing Machine construction (General) Globally, researchers have developed motorcycle simulators/test rigs to assist in motorcycle road Accident prevention investigations. The Postura Motergo™ which was developed by the Motorcycle engineering technology lab (metal) of the faculty of mechanical engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is an example of such motorcycle test rigs/simulators. However, the Postura Motergo™ could only replicate one type of motorcycle cockpit design (where the human operator is seated to operate the motorcycle), whereas, from the field survey, it was found that motorcycles come with variable cockpit designs. Hence, the Postura Motergo™ is in need for a design enhancement in order to accurately replicate the variable motorcycles' cockpit Designs. The aim of this study is to establish a novel adjustable motorcycle tank cover for the Postura Motergo™. Literature assessment, field survey, computer aided design (CAD) and design Fabrication were the research methods. Upon the fabrication of the new motorcycle tank cover (as Proof-of-concept), a patent specification document will be proposed. Questionnaire will be used to validate the near to real riding experience specifically on the adjustable tank cover. As of april 2015, the new tank design is being filed for an intellectual property (IP) protection. Conclusively, the integration of this new motorcycle tank cover on the Postura Motergo™ further enhances the Capability of the motorcycle test rig to better replicate various motorcycles cockpit designs. This Ensures the test rig's validity, fidelity, while simultaneously elevating users' experience for further Future research in motorcycle niche area. 2015 Thesis https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/52218/ https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/52218/1/52218.pdf text en public degree Universiti Teknologi MARA Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Omar, Abdul Rahman (Prof. Ir. Dr. Hj.)
institution Universiti Teknologi MARA
collection UiTM Institutional Repository
language English
advisor Omar, Abdul Rahman (Prof. Ir. Dr. Hj.)
topic Machine design and drawing
Machine construction (General)
spellingShingle Machine design and drawing
Machine construction (General)
Hamzah, Mohamad Hafidz
An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
description Globally, researchers have developed motorcycle simulators/test rigs to assist in motorcycle road Accident prevention investigations. The Postura Motergo™ which was developed by the Motorcycle engineering technology lab (metal) of the faculty of mechanical engineering, Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) is an example of such motorcycle test rigs/simulators. However, the Postura Motergo™ could only replicate one type of motorcycle cockpit design (where the human operator is seated to operate the motorcycle), whereas, from the field survey, it was found that motorcycles come with variable cockpit designs. Hence, the Postura Motergo™ is in need for a design enhancement in order to accurately replicate the variable motorcycles' cockpit Designs. The aim of this study is to establish a novel adjustable motorcycle tank cover for the Postura Motergo™. Literature assessment, field survey, computer aided design (CAD) and design Fabrication were the research methods. Upon the fabrication of the new motorcycle tank cover (as Proof-of-concept), a patent specification document will be proposed. Questionnaire will be used to validate the near to real riding experience specifically on the adjustable tank cover. As of april 2015, the new tank design is being filed for an intellectual property (IP) protection. Conclusively, the integration of this new motorcycle tank cover on the Postura Motergo™ further enhances the Capability of the motorcycle test rig to better replicate various motorcycles cockpit designs. This Ensures the test rig's validity, fidelity, while simultaneously elevating users' experience for further Future research in motorcycle niche area.
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author Hamzah, Mohamad Hafidz
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title An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
title_short An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
title_full An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
title_fullStr An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
title_full_unstemmed An adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (RISCTM) concept / Mohamad Hafidz Hamzah
title_sort adjustable tank cover for an established motorcycle test rig utilizing rib and spine chassis (risctm) concept / mohamad hafidz hamzah
granting_institution Universiti Teknologi MARA
granting_department Faculty of Mechanical Engineering
publishDate 2015
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