how do u guys/gals deal with it? any techniques or suggestions??

 

I generally lean over to one side or lift slightly so the air escapes quickly. Never had a passenger with me though or I'd probably hold it in until we both got off the bike.

 

^^^^ LOL.....

as for a serious answer........

i typically ride through it....and don't try to overcompensate.....the bike will naturally lean and come back...if you try and steer and compensate for wind gusts, you will end up throwing the bike out of balance....at least, that is what i have found....if the wind gusts are so strong as to actually blow you over meaning like a foot two over in the lane...it's too windy to be riding...haha....honestly....just ride through the wind and trust your bike....it's not going to tip over and you are typically not going to get blown into another lane...

i have been by a semi with a heavy wind that struck me pretty good.....i just accelerated through it and the bike steadied itself all on it's own without any intervention from me....

 

Someone on here suggested sticking out your knee in the direction that the wind is blowing from. I've tried that and sometimes it SEEMS like it helps but I don't know. Gotta just try for yourself. Getting blown around and leaning into it may be all you have to work with.

Mike

 

if i'm on a country road with a cemi coming at me going the opposite direction, i turn towards him as he passes me to keep from getting blown off the road. as for the highway, i try to pass them as quick as possible.

 

I usualy get a little lower behind the screenand loosen my grip/shoulders a little. I think the wind pushes the rider much more than the bike so I try not to have too much input on the bars and such.

 

^ Yep. I look like a fricken Weeble on my bike when it is a bit windy on the freeway. But my bike stays straight and true.

 

Try riding a ninja 250 for 3 hours in 40moh or more going from town to town. Its an experience all bikers should have to go thru.

 

We have the Santa anas here and when it gets real bad I just tuck a little bit more then usual and ride em out.

The toughest is when passing a big rig and he blocks all the wind and as soon as you pass his front a 50+ gust hits ya.

 

Head down, Bum up. Side winds, counter wind direction with weight on opposite peg, slight pressure on the bar the same side. If really bad, shift your bum as well. Don't lean, as wind blasts stop suddenly & if your still leaning you can get caught out & may have to over compensate the other way, which can set up a nasty chain of events. Don't make the mistake of throttling down suddenly or hitting the brakes, if you have to, ease back slowly, on a bike, traction is God. Head on winds can make your bike feel squirmy, but thats just more tiring than anything else. Remember its better to slow down & live with it, than try & fight it.