Wind on the freeway

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darsek · #11 Unread post by **darsek** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:24 am

Grip your bike with your legs, keep your arms loose and weight off of the handlebars, and wear earplugs.

intotherain · Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:42 am

vladmech wrote:Yah I figure I'll get a bigger bike next summer and it should solve a lot of the problems.

After a couple days of freeway riding I'm definitely noticing it less now, however, which is quite nice.

A bigger bike isn't going to help. It would seem like it would, for example I thought the exact same thing when moving up from my 200cc to my 600cc, but there is absolutely no difference. Yes, it lugs better through the wind, but the insane winds aren't going to go away. Wearing ear plugs makes a big difference.

Try going 65 to 70 MPH instead of 75 to 80 MPH. The winds are much calmer.

vladmech · #13 Unread post by **vladmech** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:04 am

Yah, last couple of days I've dropped speed by only 5ish mph and it makes a noticable difference. I also found I was tensing my arms a lot, and after relaxing a bit it's not nearly as bad.

What sort of earplugs do you guys use when riding, and are they legal in CA?

intotherain · Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:26 am

vladmech wrote:Yah, last couple of days I've dropped speed by only 5ish mph and it makes a noticable difference. I also found I was tensing my arms a lot, and after relaxing a bit it's not nearly as bad.

What sort of earplugs do you guys use when riding, and are they legal in CA?

I use just regular old disposable ear plugs from the local hardware store. I've purchased all kinds of ear plugs but there is no noticeable difference.

In CA, you are allowed to have one ear plug, but that's dumb. 2 hours on 101 will get your plug-less ear numb for a few hours, so I wear two. I'd rather pay the small fine if I DO get pulled over than damage my ears.

#15 Unread post by **dr_bar** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:29 am

Consider something like the Db Blocker it has a port that allows certain frequencies through so you can still hear conversation and some traffic...

Yes, they're custom fitted...

vladmech · #16 Unread post by **vladmech** » Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:30 am

Man I love the 101, probably the most beat up, hole-ridden highway in the area.

intotherain · Sat Jul 28, 2007 8:50 am

vladmech wrote:Man I love the 101, probably the most beat up, hole-ridden highway in the area.

101 is full of speeding, cell phone using, careless, and did I mention speeding drivers?