Gale force winds forecast tomorrow (Sat 28 Feb)

**Blackshear** · 27th February 2009, 20:30

Originally Posted by klingon

You see this is interesting. My Volty is what BD calls a "tiddler" but it's a naked tiddler. And I have never had even the whiff of trouble when riding in side winds. I think stability in side winds probably has more to do with the wind whistling through the middle of a naked bike than the overall weight of the bike (or bike + rider).

Exactly this.
The only other bike I've ridden was a CBR 250RR, and apart from feeling far twitchier up front, it caught a fair bit of wind. Maybe it was the wind that made it twitchy.
Anyway it was shit, overheated in 5 minutes, and had a scary wobble inside the engine after 8,000rpm.

Anyway x2, yes.

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**Big Dave** · 27th February 2009, 20:34

Actually - once it's up to 120 it doesn't make a whole lot of difference what you are on. It's just miserable.

The equation would factor mass relative to surface area and drag coefficient for the potential to alter the vector.

Or heavy arse need more puff.

Is there a physicist who could express it properly hyar?

**Paul in NZ** · 27th February 2009, 20:47

Look - it's not all about you OK - I want to go fishing on my yak in the morning

FFS - take the bus - it won't kill you (as long as you don't touch the hand rails)

**rainman** · 27th February 2009, 20:57

I'm on a relatively heavy bike, wouldn't count myself a pro but I'm not a noob, and I would not ride tomorrow. And I have ridden in previous high wind/gusty conditions, including on my GN.

Of course the main reason is I have a dodgy back tyre, and the next reason is I have no need to go anywhere, but this does look like a shitty storm. I've turned the trampoline over and everything.

If you do decide to go out I'll add a #7 to Klingon's list: watch the speed.

**nallac** · 27th February 2009, 21:08

Originally Posted by Elysium

Ok..who here are just going to ignore this warning?...Hands up..

Me,
i'll be riding to work tomorrow mornin.
But won't be going over the bridge cause its about 70ks outa my way..

**Brett** · 27th February 2009, 21:19

Yeah it wouldn't / hasn't really stopped me before. i went out in one storm a few years back that is the worst I can remember...had to duck as a real estate agents sign came like a frizbee and glanced off teh top of my lid, then about 30 seconds later, a green recycling bin tried to attack my wheels. It was pretty hectic and I wouldn't recommend anyone fairly new to riding tries it. That said, if you know your bike and are confident you can handle being blown around and what not, go for it.
As for me, I will be taking the car where I have to go tomorrow. Not interested in rain, it makes me damp.

**Ixion** · 27th February 2009, 21:19

Originally Posted by mattian

7.00am, have to be at work for 7.30am. Want to come with?

Are you mad? Have you totally lost your senses. You'll die.

Nobody can survive being out at 7:30 am. The world at that ungodly hour is incomaptible with human existence. There is no air, it's all still asleep.

No, actually I'm not a morning person. How did you guess?

**Dean** · 27th February 2009, 21:22

I loved it riding in the heavy rain on a gn with dodgy tyres, (ching ching brand). Whenever i would pick up a bit of speed around corners i could feel the rear start to slide out, and man does it feel good partly drifting-nearly high siding.Good days try it if you have got the balls, or not.

**MaxB** · 27th February 2009, 21:44

Has anyone mentioned going round the long way and avoiding the bridge? Sure it may take longer but there is more shelter and at least you will probably get to work in 1 piece.

Seriously, don't do anything you feel is unsafe. I may ride tomorrow but I will poke my snout out the door and assess the situation beforehand. Any probs. and I will take the car.

BTW the wind will not be your biggest issue on Saturday. It will be the heavy rain, slippery surfaces, no visibility and moron car drivers that go into a blind panic at the first sign of a storm.

**MadDuck** · 27th February 2009, 21:46

Originally Posted by MaxB

Has anyone mentioned going round the long way and avoiding the bridge? Sure it may take longer but there is more shelter and at least you will probably get to work in 1 piece.

Refer to post #10. Cant you people read?

**retro asian** · 27th February 2009, 21:54

Be careful if you see trees bent over from the wind...
Riding in those conditions is how I found out a 250cc is light enough to be pushed fully sideways on a slippery wet road! Surprised the heck outta me, but didn't knock me off luckily...

**Blackshear** · 27th February 2009, 22:25

Yeah screw that, raining already.

ENJOY YOUR SLEEP IN, EVERYONE!
Ah how I've missed the soothing sounds of rain...

**Dean** · 27th February 2009, 22:33

Originally Posted by Blackshear

ENJOY YOUR SLEEP IN, EVERYONE!
Ah how I've missed the soothing sounds of rain...

Yea i got to admit there is nothing better than the sound of the rain, its soothing. Finaly i will sleep tonight, it would be better if the rain gets a bit more heavy and some thunder.