Getting tired of the wind lately

**GTRMAN** · 25th October 2012, 08:50

Don't know about you guys but the amount of wind lately is getting to be a pain (100kph +)

**Hitcher** · 25th October 2012, 08:58

Indeed. Somebody I know would like to go and test ride some bikes.

**Paul in NZ** · 25th October 2012, 09:33

Bah! Not good for fishing or motorcycling....

I've had to resort to painting things in the house. Desperate times....

**Tigadee** · 25th October 2012, 09:41

Winds mean getting knee down without actually cornering... I get leaned over pretty good coming over open areas when it's windy...

Seriously, I mind high winds more than wet conditions... Wet doesn't make me nervous any more, but farking strong winds still do.

**GTRMAN** · 25th October 2012, 09:44

Have to say the sudden gusts when you crest the top of the Wainui hill does leave you twitching some mornings

**Tigadee** · 25th October 2012, 09:48

Originally Posted by GTRMAN

...does leave you twitching some mornings

Which parts? Das sphincter?

**Maki** · 25th October 2012, 09:53

It´s all relative, isn't it? The wind speed is actually just a percentage of your actual speed. Riding at 50 kph when the wind is blowing 100 kph is a true danger since the wind is blowing at twice your velocity. The solution is to up your speed to around 200 kph and then the wind is only half your speed and you will barely notice it. You will also reach yer ultimate destination faster

**Phantom Limb** · 25th October 2012, 10:04

Pulled out to pass a logging truck the other day. Sudden exposure to the head wind made my arse leave the seat for a while.
Now I know why cruiser riders wear arseless chaps, in order to get a good sphincter suction effect on the seat.

**GTRMAN** · 25th October 2012, 10:05

Originally Posted by Maki

It´s all relative, isn't it? The wind speed is actually just a percentage of your actual speed. Riding at 50 kph when the wind is blowing 100 kph is a true danger since the wind is blowing at twice your velocity. The solution is to up your speed to around 200 kph and then the wind is only half your speed and you will barely notice it. You will also reach yer ultimate destination faster

Maybe if the wind is either directly in front or behind, from the side? Not so much...

**GTRMAN** · 25th October 2012, 10:07

Originally Posted by Tigadee

Which parts? Das sphincter?

Sie ay gut denken, aber ich konnte unmöglich Kommentar

**Maki** · 25th October 2012, 10:11

Originally Posted by GTRMAN

Maybe if the wind is either directly in front or behind, from the side? Not so much...

If you ever sailed boats you would understand the apparent wind. It is a vector calculated by adding the wind vector and the speed vector of the vehicle. If the side wind remains constant the apparent wind from that direction will decrease as your speed perpendicular to it increases. The post was however meant as a joke, so please take it as such.

If you ask me seriously, my solution is to relax and ignore it. I have been a motorcycle commuter in Wellington for years and I find that the wind goes away if I just don't think about it. It is all in your head really.

**pzkpfw** · 25th October 2012, 10:13

Season change is always gusty.

What I hate is if I do a trip I'm against a head wind, then turn around and go home and I'm still against a head wind.

I don't believe in God, but I suspect Satan may exist...

**Maha** · 25th October 2012, 10:18

Wind must be a bit of a novelty in Wellington...

**mulletman** · 25th October 2012, 10:50

Crossing the causeway to bluff (for the hillclimb BM) is def dodgy, seen bikers blown onto the grass
verge or over the center line, you cant go too fast either as plods radaring constantly

**Maki** · 25th October 2012, 11:02

Originally Posted by mulletman

Crossing the causeway to bluff (for the hillclimb BM) is def dodgy, seen bikers blown onto the grass
verge or over the center line, you cant go too fast either as plods radaring constantly

Amen. I was radar-ed recently while just barely keeping enough speed for the bike to stay upright.