I have read "high winds" but still have a question

[iwannadie]

when i first got my maurader800 i decided to open it up on the freeway. got up to around 110, my foot was starting to slip off the peg so i decided to pick it off the peg and reposition my foot. i lifted my foot up and for the life of me could not move it forward it was stuck mid air, i hurried got my toes back on the peg. but man the force of the wind was over whelming.

i use my knees holding onto the tank and also push my toes kind of toward the ground to help stay on the bike against the wind. also hunching forward seems to help no matter what kind of bike you on ;p

[scan]

I've gotten use to it myself. I think it is training really. In my first year I can recall days that I would decide to not ride because of addtional wind and feeling like was going to get blown off the bike or the bike off the road. I don't really feel that way anymore. Wind is inconveniant, but I think with time you get use to the "getting blown off the bike" feeling.

[Coach]

With my old bike, it was so light (385 pounds), I had to use a windshield at highway speeds. At 525 pounds, my new bike doesn't feel like the front end is going to lift off the ground at higher speeds so I've gotten used to riding without the shield. I still use the windshield occasionally though. I bought one of the less expensive, handlebar mounted type that goes on and off in about a minute so I can switch when I feel like it. Right now, it's off. Also, if you plan to ride all year like I do, a windshield really helps when it's bitter cold out.