Went for my first freeway ride today.

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siralienj · Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:00 am

Not nearly as freaky as I thought it might be. Though it was at noon on a Sunday. Which was part of the point. I wanted to get a feel for the speed etc without have to worry too much about traffic.

If I make a habit of going more than 10-20 miles on a the interstate I'm definitely going to buy a windshield. The difference between 50mph on roads around town and 65-70mph is huge in terms of the wind punching me in the chest. I kept having to tell myself to relax a bit so I wouldn't death grip the handles.

Vinnie Barberelli · Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:31 pm

just thought id post to say i know how you feel, im just starting out as well and was overwhelmed by the wind on my first highway trip.ive gone out 2-3 more times and am feeling much more comfortable at the higher speeds.i think a windscreen is also in my near future. ENJOY!!

Brackstone · Tue Jun 17, 2008 7:44 am

Not having a windscreen at all you get used to it after a while.

At first I was like "No way I can do 65 Mph like this, it's crazy!"

Now I do 75 even 85 once *bad bike! stop encouraging me!*

R3sp4wN · #4 Unread post by **R3sp4wN** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 11:40 am

My bike cam with a windscreen and I love it. Although I have never riden without a shield, I can tell you that my ride is extremely confortable and some of it may have to do with the windshield.
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#5 Unread post by **MZ33** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:37 pm

I was dismayed by the buffeting the first few times I was out in the wind. Then there was the time I caught a stiff cross wind on a bridge.

Now, I look forward to the blast of air--but I don't go for hours at a time on the highway, and that may change my opinion. I will get a windshield eventually, more to protect me from debris that may kick up from traffic, and from the cold temperatures when they come around.

ceemes · #6 Unread post by **ceemes** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 2:50 pm

Never really like windscreens on bikes, feel that act too much like either a air brake or a sail in crosswinds. First thing I did when I got my bike, was get rid of the the windscreen.

I usually travel around 120 to 140 KPH (bad boy, speed limit is only 100 KPH) on my daily commute and really don't notice the buffeting at all.

RhadamYgg · #7 Unread post by **RhadamYgg** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 3:51 pm

I find that the wind doesn't bother me as much any more - with the windscreen. I don't know if I'd be as comfortable as I am now on the highway without the windscreen, but I can say that over long distances I'm sure I'd be more exhausted without the windscreen.

RhadamYgg

HYPERR · #8 Unread post by **HYPERR** » Wed Jun 18, 2008 2:56 am

RhadamYgg wrote:I find that the wind doesn't bother me as much any more - with the windscreen. I don't know if I'd be as comfortable as I am now on the highway without the windscreen, but I can say that over long distances I'm sure I'd be more exhausted without the windscreen.

RhadamYgg

The stock windscreen on sportbikes do quite a bit. Huge difference compared to a real naked bike.

olebiker · #9 Unread post by **olebiker** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 8:07 am

I hate ridding without a windshield. Course I don't wear a full face either.

Erg0n · #10 Unread post by **Erg0n** » Fri Jun 20, 2008 10:08 am

yeah windshields definitely help on the freeway

I wouldn't be able to ride without one