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Title: Windy day Post by jennifrb on 05/09/05 at 05:07:56 Okay, I hope this isn't just me, but has anyone every had a problem on a windy day? ??? I've had 3 rides where I have felt like the wind is pushing around. Has anyone ever experienced this? If you have, what have you done to compensate? |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by gandalph40 on 05/09/05 at 05:36:34 Hi, Jennifer... No, it's not just you. I took a long ride a few weeks ago when the wind was blowing at about 35 mph, and, yes, it will move you around. If it's a cross wind, you just have to be ready to compensate back to the center of your lane. I'm about 6' and 200 lbs, and it felt to me like a big hand was trying to push the wheels out from under me, which caused the bike to lean momentarily, which in turn caused the bike to want to turn into the wind. I just corrected the lean and kept riding. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Savage_Rob on 05/09/05 at 05:47:42 That's the main downside to having a really light bike, so far as I'm concerned. It's annoying but manageable. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by mornhm on 05/09/05 at 06:00:44 I was kinda wondering whether it was because the Savage is a light bike. I've been moved around a little bit riding back and forth. This morning it was raining on the way to work along with gusting wind which made things interesting. (I ride through the country to work, and there's nothing to stop the wind here in Illinois so it all gets to the road.) |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by jennifrb on 05/09/05 at 06:29:50 mornhm wrote:
I rode through similar areas yesterday. There isn't much to break the wind in farm country! I was really hoping others had encountered this same thing. I figured it had to do with the light weight of the bike. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by jendesigner on 05/09/05 at 07:53:26 I went for a long ride yesterday (yes, in Illinois) in the wind and I have to say it was a challenge. I don't ride with a windshield so I know that when I ride it's a little more work but yesterday I was a bite nervous in the wind at 65mph it was I could do to stay on the road. I know it's the weight of the bike because I was with someone else on a much heavier bike who was not having any problems at all with the wind. I love my bike but on high wind days I wish I had a heavier bike to switch to. Maybe my Savage needs a Volusia playmate :-) |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by gitarzan on 05/09/05 at 07:56:05 I used to prefer riding in the rain than the wind. Nowadays I prefer not much of either. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Michael on 05/09/05 at 08:33:37 JENNIFRB: I live in New brunswick Canada, where we are usually getting winds of various speeds. I am also in farm country, and the wind really gusts accross the hay/grain fields. Sometimes making riding, quite a challenge. I live in the country, and ride to the city, for 45 minutes through a major throughway, which connects several smaller communities. At times this highway is quite congested, and leaves little room for driver error. Last week I was caught in gusts of 50m/h , and it was all I could do to stay in my lane, and keep between rush hour traffic. This is WITH a windshield. Without one could have been deadly. A driver can become exausted quite rapidly under these conditions, screwing up your fine and gross motor skills, delaying your counter reaction to any problem. I opted to pull into the first back road i recognized, and take the long way home, free of heavy traffic. It was an extra 15 miles, but well worth it. Glad I had the option of the back roads. ;D cheers Michael |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by jennifrb on 05/09/05 at 09:51:09 On a ride last week I had the biggest scare. I was coming up on right hand turn when a big gust came a long. The gust hit me from the right and was pushing me into the other lane which had cars coming. I honestly saw my life flash before my eyes! I was so grateful that I got the bike under control, it would have definitely been an accident. I do ride with a windshield, which keeps the battering down some. But when the wind is coming at you from the sides, it doesn't help. I'm not ready to move up to a heavier bike, which I know would help. Maybe next year, and just try to avoid overly windy days for now. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/09/05 at 10:03:23 I put a wind screen on my bike and noticed a big decrease in wind buffeting. My screen is tilted back so it acts as a wing, pushing down on the front of the bike causing it to plant and center on the tire. I know this because as I ride faster the front of the bike squats. 8) big improvement |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Mr 650 on 05/09/05 at 11:08:51 If it starts to push in the corners, put more rear spoiler in it. :) Oklahoma_Mike wrote:
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by sunny on 05/09/05 at 11:33:35 it also has to do with your level of experience. the more you ride in wind the better you will be able to handle the occassional gusts. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by HotFix on 05/09/05 at 11:48:38 Savage_Rob wrote:
ditto - I also reduce my speed. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Setral on 05/09/05 at 13:04:53 I'm also dreading this. 37 mile each way, and a good 20 of it is open highway through the countryside. As it is the wind can push my cage around quite a bit. My drive time might increase, but so will my mpg! 20ish on a Bronco II to easily 30+ on the Savage. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Savage_Rob on 05/09/05 at 13:21:27 Setral wrote:
I actually get more like 55+ on mine. You'll also get more enjoyment out of your time. |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Setral on 05/09/05 at 13:23:25 Hense I said easily ;D but yeah I was figuring at least double the cage. If I can get more than that I'll be more than happy. Even with the gas prices slowly going down. I'd rather pay half as much in gas a week |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/09/05 at 14:36:00 Mr 650 wrote:
Well I was thinking of putting some wedge in her :o 8) |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Mr 650 on 05/09/05 at 15:50:42 Sure man, Reckon you just crank the spring rate up a notch on the down wind shock, so you can sorta lean into the wind! ;D ;D Oklahoma_Mike wrote:
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by ronnie b on 05/09/05 at 16:52:33 I've been Wyoming when even the big bikes had to slow way down in the wind. Just go slower and enjoy the excitement! |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by Oklahoma_Mike on 05/09/05 at 18:28:43 Mr 650 wrote:
hahaha good one MR Just remember don't lean too much you gotta keep the rubber side down. 8) |
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Title: Re: Windy day Post by WD on 05/09/05 at 22:50:27 I used to ride BIG antique American iron (Knucklehead HDs, Panhead HDs, and Indian Chiefs). The wind barely affected them, EXCEPT in farm country gusts. The Savage is so light it blows around when a Goldwing passes it (mine is sub-300 pounds now). All you can do is compensate lean and be ready to correct and come upright at a moment's notice. Either that, blow around the lane, or stay home. Staying home is boring, so... -WD |
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