I made it !

[Lissa]

Wow.. I hate the wind, good job on making it. I heard on the news that the bridge was closed to Bikers, scary!

[Street Gerbil]

I had a close call with a speeding wheelie bin on my way from the parking lot. That probably was the longest commute ever. I kept thinking whether I am going to end up blown to the left over the curb or to the right into oncoming traffic.
DD, wish you a safe ride home. You are in my prayers.

[Cr1MiNaL]

Prayers is what all bikers need out there in this weather, I dont recall Auckland having such terrible gale force winds before, 2 trees blew over and leaves everywhere... cant even c the pavement leading to my house, all covered in leaves... may the force be with... er I mean be far far away 4m u.

[Kwaka14]

I got blown to the left of the road on the way home tonight and the asshole behind me decided it was a good opportunity to pass the bike. obviously he had balls of steel.......wanker..... It sux in this weather.

[Cr1MiNaL]

what a gay retard, seen some inconsiderate fuks lately.... Im not riding again till the weather clears, or atleast the wind calms down a bit, I dont mind the rain, its the cross winds that hit my bike n almost carry it away, with me putting all the weight i can on the handles... hopeless almost... take my advise dont ride if u own a descent bike... its not worth the risk...

[Kwaka14]

Anything with a fairing isn't great in the wind.... Going to get a car as an alternative for the real crap days I think....

[xwhatsit]

That was a right laugh... did nearly 100kms today around the city, Manukau, Remuera and North Shore; you guys need to HTFU

About 5pm in the city was the worst, I think -- the wind was bad enough, but having to dodge flying milk bottles (no joke!) whilst stopped (with both feet firmly down) at the traffic lights had me really going.

A lot of fun, actually -- as I said in the other thread, I like weather like this, it keeps the posers off the road -- sharpens you up.

If you just relax and keep the RPM up it's a whole lot easier. Our Wellington friends I'm sure can provide a good education on this.

I'm glad my bike has no fairings, as it's only 125kg dry as it is.

[Disco Dan]

what a gay retard, seen some inconsiderate fuks lately.... Im not riding again till the weather clears, or atleast the wind calms down a bit, I dont mind the rain, its the cross winds that hit my bike n almost carry it away, with me putting all the weight i can on the handles... hopeless almost... take my advise dont ride if u own a descent bike... its not worth the risk...

get that darn weight off your bars and onto the pegs... lower the center of gravity.

Yeah everyone seems to act funny when it raining and/or windy... too much water getting in their ears...

[Cr1MiNaL]

I get ur point Dan but with the height my pegs sit at my shoes almost touch my inner thies and with me crouched up on the tank, id have to b standing on the bike to get any weight on the pegs. Either that or have sore calves trying. most of my weight is on my chest which is on the tank... but im not ridin any more so thats that. U take care bro. Ur pegs eill b lower.

[Gremlin]

Got to say, I was a little disappointed... All the bad looking weather, rode home all expectant around 7.30 (when office was hit in a big power cut), and ended up doing slalom down roads, to have a bit of fun when crosswinds hit me.

Felt like going over the harbour bridge, on a clip on (spesh after I saw the warning from cops) but wanted dinner.

[Guided_monkey]

Strong winds but at least the rain kept away. Southern motorway well and truely snarled up (1810hrs). NW empty after Carrington..... 110 all the way to the end.

About the same this morning except less gusts.

Just be careful out there people.........

[sAsLEX]

I get ur point Dan but with the height my pegs sit at my shoes almost touch my inner thies and with me crouched up on the tank, id have to b standing on the bike to get any weight on the pegs. Either that or have sore calves trying. most of my weight is on my chest which is on the tank... but im not ridin any more so thats that. U take care bro. Ur pegs eill b lower.

huh look at any Motogp bike they have their feet tucked up in a race crouch but still have weight on them........ its a sprot bike made to be uncomfortable.

[BuFfY]

Yeah the weather was terrible, I wouldn't let pyro ride home in it, even though he works in the viaduct and we live in Mt Albert.
Horrible thing was I was home by myself until 9.30 cause he was working late! We are surrounded by bush and it was banging against the house.. BuFfY was scared!!

[Pancakes]

Not as vulnerable as those pesky little wingmirrors! Naughty cars need a smack.