I was terrified of wind the first few months on my MT-03 and felt blown all over the road. After awhile you get used to it and treat it as just another factor to deal with.
Had this today scared the shit out of me so i slowed and ended up pulling over. Ive only been riding a month but from what you state in your video it seems my instincts took control and i did everything correctly. Im only on a 125, looking at the comments im also going to get myself a windshield.
Your topic is so unique to me because so many pro riders are not talking about how to tackle wind resistance while riding motorcycle. They're mostly talking on engines cc etc.
I’ve been riding for just a month I got a Vulcan 500 I’m 220lbs I ride 40 miles to work and 40 back home on the highway everyday and let me tell you that the windy in socal is crazy I deal with gusts from the semis and Mother Nature are strong. I had to put a windshield on it definitely helps and I just brace for the heavier gusts
Very good topic that isn't normally talked about. I ride a 650 naked bike, and wind is always thought of. It sucks, but take your time. Learn, practice, try, and repeat.
Never imagine the wind would be this crazy on the highway. Had to go so slow semi started passing me which made the gust worst. Had to get off at the next exit. 😢😢
I ran into a 30 mph gust. The day before my boss was talking about one of his riding trips and how he had to lean a lot of the way because of the wind. While I didn’t experience the duration he did, I did have to lean a bit, but I had no issue coming back up. I also stayed in the middle because I noticed the wind was pushing me here and there. DanDanTheFireman also touched on riding in the wind. It’s going to be just as windy all day and the next few days.
I was riding I-10 in CA in some mighty heavy wind. After an hour I was beat. It was blowing sideways to the freeway at least 30mph. I was literally leaned over into it. The hard part was when it led off and I’d swing into the shoulder.
I usually don’t ride when it’s too windy. Like today there’s 40mph wind gusts and to me it just makes riding very unenjoyable. Not that I can’t deal with it, but I’d rather not lol
My other 3 bikes are great in the wind but my Enduro with a 38” seat height and only 300 lbs scares the crap out of me on windy days. So, I’m handling that like I did rain riding. If it’s windy I take the enduro out if it rains I grab a bike and get out there. It’s the only way to build confidence.
Since this post I learned something. The new tires were not inflated properly or lost air or whatever but I got the pressure corrected and it’s much less an issues. I ride it everyday day regardless of weather.
Weather advisory mid trip on my KLR650, strong winds with gusts and to make matters worse it was that grooved/scalloped pavement. I was leaning in and throttling through but still getting blown towards the fast lane where cars and trucks unaffected by the wind were trying to set lap records on the way by!
I was nearly blown into oncoming traffic in a surprise Arizona microburst. There was no place to pull over and the lightning was striking close. Even using techniques like this, my front tire was very close to breaking free. I had to shift my weight way up to the tank ... it was really unnerving.
Hi! I can ride in wind but there is one type of wind that i cant figure out. It kinda feels like someone is pulling the carpet from underneath the tires. I can even be riding 20 mph. Wobbly or riding on ice and its not cold out or rain. Could it be my rims on my bike?
I would also like to know about this. I am new and my gosh it was scary feeling. I am 240lbs on a 450lbs bike going 45mph and i felt my tires wobbling.
@@fritsfelix8423I have only been riding a month and today is the first experience of high wind. Something we get regular during the winter months. I was pretty scared as this was the exact feeling Felt. Thanks for the advice.
I'm here because I had completely perpendicular gusts like I've never seen before on the way home today, with wet pavement, on a 250... even countersteering and leaning it almost sent me into the grass lol.
Riding today going over 680 Benicia bridge it was like being in a washing machine think I was worse than old 395 near carson city or Altamont pass or 395 Mojave desert not a constant gust from one side Left to right to left to right I been riding big bikes big harleys big bmw never rember it blowing like that before
I try to avoid to ride with heavy winds. But when I have to, I turn my knee to the side where the wind is coming from. Foot still on the footpeg, and let the knee move with the wind. To me, it seems effective to keep control. But a heavier bike is of course even better.
I was terrified of wind the first few months on my MT-03 and felt blown all over the road. After awhile you get used to it and treat it as just another factor to deal with.
Had this today scared the shit out of me so i slowed and ended up pulling over. Ive only been riding a month but from what you state in your video it seems my instincts took control and i did everything correctly. Im only on a 125, looking at the comments im also going to get myself a windshield.
Your topic is so unique to me because so many pro riders are not talking about how to tackle wind resistance while riding motorcycle. They're mostly talking on engines cc etc.
I’ve been riding for just a month I got a Vulcan 500 I’m 220lbs I ride 40 miles to work and 40 back home on the highway everyday and let me tell you that the windy in socal is crazy I deal with gusts from the semis and Mother Nature are strong. I had to put a windshield on it definitely helps and I just brace for the heavier gusts
Very good topic that isn't normally talked about. I ride a 650 naked bike, and wind is always thought of. It sucks, but take your time. Learn, practice, try, and repeat.
Never imagine the wind would be this crazy on the highway. Had to go so slow semi started passing me which made the gust worst. Had to get off at the next exit. 😢😢
😅😅😅😂😂 you are NOT alone. My first time on the highway was a terrifying experience. I exited immediately. It gets better 💪🏽have fun
I ran into a 30 mph gust. The day before my boss was talking about one of his riding trips and how he had to lean a lot of the way because of the wind. While I didn’t experience the duration he did, I did have to lean a bit, but I had no issue coming back up.
I also stayed in the middle because I noticed the wind was pushing me here and there. DanDanTheFireman also touched on riding in the wind. It’s going to be just as windy all day and the next few days.
I was riding I-10 in CA in some mighty heavy wind. After an hour I was beat. It was blowing sideways to the freeway at least 30mph. I was literally leaned over into it. The hard part was when it led off and I’d swing into the shoulder.
I gotta deal with this every day haha I live in Thermal it’s windy on HWY 86
I live in CV desert and that part of the 10 fwy from DHS til Cabazon is always so windy I hate driving it
I usually don’t ride when it’s too windy. Like today there’s 40mph wind gusts and to me it just makes riding very unenjoyable. Not that I can’t deal with it, but I’d rather not lol
My other 3 bikes are great in the wind but my Enduro with a 38” seat height and only 300 lbs scares the crap out of me on windy days.
So, I’m handling that like I did rain riding. If it’s windy I take the enduro out if it rains I grab a bike and get out there. It’s the only way to build confidence.
Since this post I learned something. The new tires were not inflated properly or lost air or whatever but I got the pressure corrected and it’s much less an issues. I ride it everyday day regardless of weather.
Weather advisory mid trip on my KLR650, strong winds with gusts and to make matters worse it was that grooved/scalloped pavement. I was leaning in and throttling through but still getting blown towards the fast lane where cars and trucks unaffected by the wind were trying to set lap records on the way by!
I was nearly blown into oncoming traffic in a surprise Arizona microburst. There was no place to pull over and the lightning was striking close. Even using techniques like this, my front tire was very close to breaking free. I had to shift my weight way up to the tank ... it was really unnerving.
Hi! I can ride in wind but there is one type of wind that i cant figure out. It kinda feels like someone is pulling the carpet from underneath the tires. I can even be riding 20 mph. Wobbly or riding on ice and its not cold out or rain. Could it be my rims on my bike?
I would also like to know about this. I am new and my gosh it was scary feeling. I am 240lbs on a 450lbs bike going 45mph and i felt my tires wobbling.
@@fritsfelix8423I have only been riding a month and today is the first experience of high wind. Something we get regular during the winter months. I was pretty scared as this was the exact feeling Felt. Thanks for the advice.
Make sure to check your tire pressure, bad pressure can cause death wobble
I'm here because I had completely perpendicular gusts like I've never seen before on the way home today, with wet pavement, on a 250... even countersteering and leaning it almost sent me into the grass lol.
Riding today going over 680 Benicia bridge it was like being in a washing machine think I was worse than old 395 near carson city or Altamont pass or 395 Mojave desert not a constant gust from one side
Left to right to left to right
I been riding big bikes big harleys big bmw never rember it blowing like that before
thanks❤
My st300 when it was windy I will get the crap kicked out of me on that thing was not fun
Nobody told me that if I just move my hand at 80mph, the bike starts moving to the side. Even on R7. Add wind to that and you become scared. 😨
I found that out also. The bike responds to any movement you make. 9 months later, you probably already know this and more. lol.
@@wraith2k82 yeah I got used to it after two track days 😂
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I try to avoid to ride with heavy winds. But when I have to, I turn my knee to the side where the wind is coming from. Foot still on the footpeg, and let the knee move with the wind. To me, it seems effective to keep control. But a heavier bike is of course even better.