The design looks fun but dangerous especially if you have to stop fast. The only practical one wheeled motorcycle was developed by Kerry McLean who built a six foot diameter wheel and he and the motor ride inside of the wheel. He turns by leaning and the only problem that he has is with Gerbleing when accelerating and stoping (the inside weight rotates in the opposite direction of the applied force). I think that a gyroscope could help stabilize the ride.
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