Better pic of the bike

[fizbin]

Thought i had better post some better pics of the bike as the ones i posted last night were a bit shite and the garage needs a big clean out!:argh:
but hey it is all good i ahve done arounf 150km since 3pm yesterday! the only reason i am home is the wife wanted some time away from the kids!?
damed it all. ahhh never mind kids aren't that bad just put the girl down for a nap and the boy is tidying his room. might see if i can get back out a little later on!

anyways now to the question at hand! i had my first ride on motorway today:2thumbsup. it was as windy as hell. is there any good way of combating the wind or is it just something you have to get used to?:whistle:

also had my first near miss today damed bus changed lanes and didn't see me at all! bugger me gave me the fright of my life! stupid buses!:angry2:

and where would be good place to practice out west? :blink: Scenic or would that be to windy for a noobie like me?:whistle:

[James Deuce]

Combating the wind is what causes the problem.

Relax, go with it and be prepared to add steering inputs as necessary.

[Mully]

and where would be good place to practice out west? :blink: Scenic or would that be to windy for a noobie like me?

Nice bike mate.

Where out West?? Scenic drive should be fine, just be aware of cutting corners and bits of the road which never get sun (under trees), cos they are as slippery as a politician coated in oil.

Or you could head up SH16/Old North Road towards Wellsford. That's a nice ride. Just beware of the Police (not that you would dream of riding faster than the limit, to do otherwise is dangerous and illegal.)

[fergie]

I think the key to fighting the wind is trying to "sense" when/where the gusts are going to come from.watch your surroundings ie trees,powerlines etc.

[BadCompany]

Carefull when riding next to other vehicals that you don't sit in there blinds spots. Car drivers are very lazy and big vehicals just don't care.

As for riding out west, I use to race down Huia Road, better corners then scenic. However I'm not sure what the condition of the road is like. You should grab a mao and go exploring out west, there are some fun streches of raods out there.

[MyGSXF]

is there any good way of combating the wind or is it just something you have to get used to?:whistle:

I was taught to change down a gear, & "power through" the wind. Went on a big tour of the North Island last week & the Napier to Masterton stretch was windy as hell :eek: I was riding a BMW R1100R that had no fairing/screen.. so did that, changed down & powered through the wind.. & then tried changing up to top gear.. & yep.. it sure made a noticeable difference!! :niceone: Definitely made it easier to ride in strong winds, by changing down a gear! :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

[BadCompany]

I was taught to change down a gear, & "power through" the wind. Went on a big tour of the North Island last week & the Napier to Masterton stretch was windy as hell :eek: I was riding a BMW R1100R that had no fairing/screen.. so did that, changed down & powered through the wind.. & then tried changing up to top gear.. & yep.. it sure made a noticeable difference!! :niceone: Definitely made it easier to ride in strong winds, by changing down a gear! :Punk:

Jen :rockon:

You reckon that would make a difference on a smaller bike like a 250?

[fizbin]

Combating the wind is what causes the problem.

Relax, go with it and be prepared to add steering inputs as necessary.

thanks Dude will give that ago:cool:

[MyGSXF]

You reckon that would make a difference on a smaller bike like a 250?

Sure would. The idea is to get the bikes rev's up, to keep the power on.. bike is buffeted round less due to it being in it's optimal power range, & under acceleration rather than just on constant throttle. You also have more control over the bike under acceleration. :yes: Also, in a cross wind counter steer & put weight on the foot peg on the windward side to help stabilize the bike :msn-wink:

I would suggest you go out on a windy day & "play" with the idea. You'll soon get a "feel" for what is happening. :niceone:

Also go out & play with/practice emergency braking, counter steering, slow speed control, etc! :banana:

Jen :rockon:

[fizbin]

Nice bike mate.

Where out West?? Scenic drive should be fine, just be aware of cutting corners and bits of the road which never get sun (under trees), cos they are as slippery as a politician coated in oil.

Or you could head up SH16/Old North Road towards Wellsford. That's a nice ride. Just beware of the Police (not that you would dream of riding faster than the limit, to do otherwise is dangerous and illegal.)

Thanks i will give the ride ago! sounds like that will be a nice once for next weekend if it is fine enough.
BTW i would buy your car but i am trying to sell mine so soz cuz:lol:

[fizbin]

I think the key to fighting the wind is trying to "sense" when/where the gusts are going to come from.watch your surroundings ie trees,powerlines etc.

Right got it thanks for the advice! :wari:

[fizbin]

Carefull when riding next to other vehicals that you don't sit in there blinds spots. Car drivers are very lazy and big vehicals just don't care.

As for riding out west, I use to race down Huia Road, better corners then scenic. However I'm not sure what the condition of the road is like. You should grab a mao and go exploring out west, there are some fun streches of raods out there.

yeah my parents live out in Parau so i was going to head down there today later on.
Thanks for the advice:Pokey:

[BadCompany]

Just a quick tip, learn to use multi quote and to edit your posts. Saves me email spammage from the same thread :D



yeah my parents live out in Parau so i was going to head down there today later on.
Thanks for the advice:Pokey:

Yeah I had a mate in Parau too. Got from his place to mine in ten minutes in the rain on a KR150. Just a little dodgy.

[fizbin]

Just a quick tip, learn to use multi quote and to edit your posts. Saves me email spammage from the same thread :D

rolf wil have to give that ago hahaha soz:shit:

[Nagash]

Scenic drive's a pretty good road, just remember that 25 corner's are really dirty buggers and they may not look bad at first but they cut away pretty quick.

Anything above 60 corners and you should be alright with whatever a speed a 250 can pump out.


You should also consider coming the AWNR sometime (too lazy to link.. just search) It's brilliant for abit of learning and there's also a few twisties just before the lesson that are always a laugh. I'm out west and live on Scenic Drive so if you want someone to ride with just drop me a pm..

[surfchick]

my first post was just about exactly like yours- OMG the wind.. my learners bike was a naked... after a while your really do just get used to the wind- but at faster speeds really watch the wind pockets in front of trucks, at the sides of buses/trucks and the change in wind pressure when you enter or exit sheltered tree lines etc. Also watch entry into big open valleys, or popping out onto high ridges that are more exposed to wind.

enjoy that nice nu stead of yours :devil2:

[discotex]

and where would be good place to practice out west? :blink: Scenic or would that be to windy for a noobie like me?:whistle:

Scenic is full of cyclists, joggers, people walking dogs, cars on the wrong side of the road, leaves, moss, gravel on apexes, etc. Basically it's a shit road to ride a bike on. If you must, do the Swanson end and take it easy.

The Huia road is good if you don't push your limits. Take your time and it's all good. Bit bumpy to really enjoy but the destination makes it worthwhile. Out to Piha isn't bad but there's some dodgy corners as you get towards the township.

The Riverhead/Coatsville road is probably the best fun you can have close to town on the west side.. Lonely Track rd on the shore is fun but beware of the tightening corners.

[Stromble]

Nice little bike mate.. bargain ..