Around The Corner - How Differential Steering Works (1937)
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Motorcyclists rounding a corner side by side have different distances to travel. The film separates the axles to allow different speeds, then introduces a pivoting crossbar that transmits drive to both. Holding one wheel still tests both requirements in a single move.
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a greater distance to travel in the same length of time.When we stop one wheel, the crossbars will continue to push the spokes