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A simpler bike related example of momentary flywheel torque is when you rev the zinger out of it,
and drop the clutch. From standstill, or on the move even.
Guaranteed to get your attention if you are not pointing straight down the road,
and watching that the front wheel doesn't lift - over your head.
Did you know that a number of bikes these days have rev limiters (set quite low) on the lower gears,
so your bike doesn't do a head-over-heels and crunch you into the tarmac...
and drop the clutch. From standstill, or on the move even.
Guaranteed to get your attention if you are not pointing straight down the road,
and watching that the front wheel doesn't lift - over your head.
Did you know that a number of bikes these days have rev limiters (set quite low) on the lower gears,
so your bike doesn't do a head-over-heels and crunch you into the tarmac...