Riding in the wind
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12-28-2008 | 08:56 AM
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Riding in the wind
Love it?
Hate it?
Never tried it?
I was out in it yesterday (35mph+) and noticed there wasn't another bike to be seen anywhere. Personally I think riding in adverse conditions only makes you a better rider. Like rain, I don't stop riding if it's wet. I do draw the line at riding on actual ice though.
Soooo......your thoughts?
Hate it?
Never tried it?
I was out in it yesterday (35mph+) and noticed there wasn't another bike to be seen anywhere. Personally I think riding in adverse conditions only makes you a better rider. Like rain, I don't stop riding if it's wet. I do draw the line at riding on actual ice though.
Soooo......your thoughts?
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12-28-2008 | 09:02 AM
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RE: Riding in the wind
I don't set out specifically to go riding in the wind, but it doesn't deter me in any way. I never get back from a ride, trip, or comute and think, geez that wind was something else. Well, the only time I think about the wind is if I'm passing an 18 wheeler where the wind is kicking and the wash from the rig hits you wierd.
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12-28-2008 | 09:29 AM
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12-28-2008 | 11:23 AM
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12-28-2008 | 11:25 AM
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RE: Riding in the wind
I know hardcore riders will disagree (a/k/a Jared 
) but I see no reason to tempt fate. I have, will, and dont have a problem riding in adverse conditions (up to a point) but will avoid it at all costs if possible. Enough little gremlins trying to take us down in perfect conditions much less adding earth wind and fire to the mix. I dont need no stinkin tests thank you very much.
) but I see no reason to tempt fate. I have, will, and dont have a problem riding in adverse conditions (up to a point) but will avoid it at all costs if possible. Enough little gremlins trying to take us down in perfect conditions much less adding earth wind and fire to the mix. I dont need no stinkin tests thank you very much.
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12-28-2008 | 11:27 AM
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RE: Riding in the wind
I rode in pre-hurricane wind gusts on my 250 when I had it. Since I was a new rider at that time, I learned how to countersteer!
On my F4i- the thing was a tank- so the wind didn't do much.. On my RR tho, it throws me around.. Does it bother me?
Not in the slightest.
It is a bit annoying when the wind throws my head around tho- it gets to you after a while.
LOL @ RCRs comment..
On my F4i- the thing was a tank- so the wind didn't do much.. On my RR tho, it throws me around.. Does it bother me?
Not in the slightest.
It is a bit annoying when the wind throws my head around tho- it gets to you after a while.
LOL @ RCRs comment..
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12-28-2008 | 11:39 AM
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RE: Riding in the wind
it was actually pretty windy while i was out today (70 degrees in jersey) took a little correcting but wasnt a big deal, only time i said wow to wind was when i was going over a high bridge and an unexpected gust (wasnt a windy day) dam near blew me into the side of the car i was passing