Tips: Handling the wind?
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06-18-2010, 12:58 AM
this is what i thought about when i read the title of the post, this happened when i was cornering in the rain... that was fun...
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08-04-2010, 07:12 PM
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Alrighty I already know how to handle windy conditions. But post up tips on what to do when the wind is kicking up. How to handle crosswinds, sudden changes and drafts from large vehicles.
Was riding yesterday and it was pretty gusty. Only thing I need are ear plugs and to learn to look at my tach (or get a different pipe). I couldn't hear the engine over the wind and I shift by ear
Was riding yesterday and it was pretty gusty. Only thing I need are ear plugs and to learn to look at my tach (or get a different pipe). I couldn't hear the engine over the wind and I shift by ear
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08-05-2010, 01:24 PM
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Not much you can do except stay in the middle of your lane so that when a gust hits you (either direction), you have plenty of time to react and stay in your lane.
I once rode past a long row of houses with 40mph gusts perpendicular to the road. Just as quickly as I could correct for the wind, bam!, I was in dead air space again due to the next house blocking the wind and had to correct back. I must have looked like I was warming up my tires to anyone following ...lol.
I once rode past a long row of houses with 40mph gusts perpendicular to the road. Just as quickly as I could correct for the wind, bam!, I was in dead air space again due to the next house blocking the wind and had to correct back. I must have looked like I was warming up my tires to anyone following ...lol.
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08-06-2010, 10:39 AM
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yea i just tuck and ride in the middle of the lane i dont slow down tho ive found that at slow speeds on the highway i seem to get pushed harder from the wind then when im doin 5pmh+ the speed limit i try to keep my head low cause especially with a helmet the wind can really rattle your head and its a natural body reaction for your arms and hands to follow your head like in a car if your looking straight left and not in front of you you'll tend to drift left same goes for looking right, so try and break that habit on the bike be in control of what your doin and keep low and your head as stable as possible
#18
08-08-2010, 11:58 PM
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Dealing with Santa Ana winds here(30+mph with gust up to 80+) in SoCal on a regular basis, I ride center in the lane, slow down a bit and tuck if needed. May also ride a little more on the side up wind.
I always get asked by coworkers, "how do you ride in the wind?" to which I reply, it is always windy on a motorcycle. LOL
I always get asked by coworkers, "how do you ride in the wind?" to which I reply, it is always windy on a motorcycle. LOL
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