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Wind
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:24 pm
by camthepyro
Ok, so I was riding back from my dad's house today (which is about an hour from my house) and it was really, really windy. I was going between 45-55mph most of the way, and the wind was pushing me all over the road. I didn't have any problem staying in my lane, so that's not what I'm concerned about. But, I was wondering if it is dangerous. It was scaring me because the whole time I felt like the wind was going to push the wheels out from under me. Like, I was leaning into the wind slighty, but it kept feeling like the wheels were sliding or about to slide out from under me. Has anyone else felt this? Is there actually a chance the wheels could slide out from under the bike? Is there anything else I should be concerned about?
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:54 pm
by fiveoboy01
I had the same situation when I first started riding. The wind pusing me around really freaked me out. Took some getting used to, but it doesn't bother me anymore. Just lean into the wind a bit and you'll be fine.
Occasionally I will get a big gust that will push me hard and that's a bit unnerving, but even that's not even much of a problem any more.
After you get some more miles in windy conditions, you won't think twice about it.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:55 pm
by jmillheiser
I doubt you would have the bike slide out from you just from the wind (unless we are talking about something like hurricane force wind).
Riding in a crosswind just takes getting used to. Around here you either learn to ride in a crosswind or you dont ride.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 4:57 pm
by ZooTech
Another benefit to a big bike. My NightHawk used to get tossed around pretty good, but my Streak is nearly impervious to wind.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:30 pm
by Kal
Yeh, but we have cars thyat weigh less than your Meanie...
The worst experience I've had in high winds was on a single lane A road (60mph) with Heavy Goods Vehicles coming the other way. The cross blast after every one of them passed was unnerving, but after a while I got to timing it and it was okay.
I'm not saying I'd like to ride like that all the time but it was survivable...
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:32 pm
by jmillheiser
suprisingly my CX500 doesn't get pushed around by the wind that bad. guess there is a good point to owning a 500lb bike
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 5:40 pm
by BubbaGump
ZooTech wrote:Another benefit to a big bike. My NightHawk used to get tossed around pretty good, but my Streak is nearly impervious to wind.
That's cuz you're creating the wind Zoo. I've watched your videos - you leave a con trail
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:11 pm
by KarateChick
Being buffeted by the wind thus far has been interesting and combining the wind with the air blast caused by your own riding speed certainly can be unnerving until you get used to the gusting and blasting. I found leaning slightly forward and applying more throttle has helped to offset the effects.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:13 pm
by Scoutmedic
Glad to hear I'm not the only one bothered by wind gusts. Went out riding Saturday and had the same sensation. But, after about 30 minutes I got a little used to it. I started leaning into it and also started riding on the side of the lane that the wind was coming from to avoid getting pushed into traffic or off the road.
Posted: Sun May 21, 2006 6:32 pm
by pinger05
Scoutmedic wrote:Glad to hear I'm not the only one bothered by wind gusts. Went out riding Saturday and had the same sensation. But, after about 30 minutes I got a little used to it. I started leaning into it and also started riding on the side of the lane that the wind was coming from to avoid getting pushed into traffic or off the road.
It takes a little while to get used to. After you have ridden in the wind awhile it gets easier. I used to live in the Mojave desert of CA where the average windspeed was roughly 20mph. There were days that the 750 pound GoldWing would be tossed around.