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Saltcreek · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 5:05 pm Post subject: crosswind

I was headed home this afternoon, going north at about 60 on a two lane when I got hit by the worst crosswind I've ever experienced. It knocked me sideways and heeled me over about 20 degrees into the wind. Was glad I had 700 lbs of brick under me and not some flimsy Japanese looker.
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1994 K1100LT Mystic Red, bfd, 37000 miles, sold Sad

2009 Wilderness Systems Zephyr 155 ST
2002 Litespeed titanium

fnord · Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:50 pm Post subject:

I hit a few of those on Rte 8 through Torrington today, it's a very creepy feeling, but it wakes you up better than any cup of coffee....
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owrstrich · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 1:25 am Post subject:

its a daily occurrence out here...

first its important to predict what the wind is going to do and be prepared for the worst case...

loosen up... dont stiff arm the bars... gently counter steer into the wind...

seems backwards at first and beyond motophysics... but it works...

j o
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Saltcreek · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:33 am Post subject:

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 7:45 am Post subject:

The gyroscopic effect....... and the porky nature (600+lbs.) of a K1100.

That is one situation where the weight that we curse when we have to back up a slight uphill is actually to our benefit.

Hey, hey, hey- let's be careful out there! (courtesy of Sgt Phil Esterhaus)
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
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kbmwrs · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:26 pm Post subject:

I once was riding Hwy 395 just north of Mojave, CA and I had to ride on the shoulder leaned over at maybe 30mph. It was that bad. Any faster and a gust of lack of would send me flying off one way or the other. I was gripping as much as I could with my knees. Shocked

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Tim (Midland Section) · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 4:48 pm Post subject:

joeangi · Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:33 pm Post subject:

Have a buddy that rides an Oilhead...large gust of wind caught him by surprise almost pushed him into oncoming traffic. He pulled over after and proceeded to puke....that's scared, and he can ride well.

I find it dangerous when going over a bridge, as the bike goes back and forth as you pass the stanchions.

Good advice on not tensing up...easier said than done.

Jim Brotherton · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 3:44 pm Post subject:

Got hit with a cross wind once while rideing in Germany. Started across one of those high long bridges that they build to short cut having to drive through a deep valley, cross wind pushed me into the left lane (4 lane highway) no sooner had I gotten back into the right lane that a Porsche came past me doing about 200 kph. That experience has never left my mind and every time I cross a bridge of any real size and length I start looking for wind socks and get nervious. It was on a lot lighter bike, but still. What a wake up call.
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SugarHillCTD · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 4:01 pm Post subject:

endoman100 · Posted: Wed Apr 15, 2009 5:34 pm Post subject:

Lately I've had alot of cross wind here in FL.
I still tence up but ride it through. Shocked

we have been having strange weather here lot's of rain and 20 to 30mph wind gust. but I'm still riding everyday and loving it. Very Happy

It's should be the sun shiny state but lately It's has rained alot.
Thats what rain suits are for Twisted Evil

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1993 K1100RS