I was going on the southern motorway today. I was going about 120kph when a huge gust of mind pushed me within a inch of the barrier thingy.
Brix where shat. Be careful in the wind on small bikes ( Was on a larger 250 at the time).
Moped rider
I was going on the southern motorway today. I was going about 120kph when a huge gust of mind pushed me within a inch of the barrier thingy.
Brix where shat. Be careful in the wind on small bikes ( Was on a larger 250 at the time).
Watchful Old Bird
Are you in training for moving to Wellywind then ?
Hardcore Biker
But its not even windy today?
Moped rider
Haha. I should try a road trip one day. But yeah I hate the wind makes riding uncomfortable to.Originally Posted by Bald Eagle
The instructions are simple...
All part of biking's rich tapestry.
So now you know to watch for shit like trees/hedges/grass being blown about before you get there. By these movements shall ye know it be blowy...
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
Moped rider
Well it happens to ricer cars... so I guess it would happen x9999 to a ricer bike. Japanese haven't yet discovered wind.
The instructions are simple...
Actually, it happens to everybody...Well it happens to ricer cars... so I guess it would happen x9999 to a ricer bike. Japanese haven't yet discovered wind.
Some bikes/cars react badly to crosswinds, and some don't. But how well prepared the driver is can determine how much the car or bike gets pushed sideways.
Do you realise how many holes there could be if people would just take the time to take the dirt out of them?
BMW Motorrad
When you are standing still, you must breathe them to live.
At 120kph, they will try to kill you.
Careful out there.
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Technically, you probably pushed yourself within an inch of the barrier.I was going on the southern motorway today. I was going about 120kph when a huge gust of mind pushed me within a inch of the barrier thingy.
Brix where shat. Be careful in the wind on small bikes ( Was on a larger 250 at the time).
Entertain this. If you don't move the bars and there is no pivoting of the bike around the steering head and you lean the bike (either through CoG movement or wind) the bike will keep going in a straight line. Therefore unless the wind caused your bike to pivot around the steering head (causing a countersteer) - it was more likely your body acted as a sail and transmitted the movement to your arms, to cause a contersteer, therefore you pushed your bike towards the barrier.
In very windy conditions, I do the following:
1. Loosen your grip on the bars. Do not tighten your grip. A death grip on the bars will make the bike move all over the place as your body gets buffeted. If your body moves around with a loose grip, there is less chance you'll transmit this through the bars and throw your bike off its line
In real bastard of a gale conditions or severe cross winds
2. #1 plus duck down over the tank.
Also remember not to tailgate trucks or other large vehicles in windy conditions. Large vehicles cause buffetting and when combined with gusty conditions can make riding "lively".
Anarchic Wild Child
Yeah, the weather Gods have had a go at me on a few occassions too ... especially over the Rimutakas ...
Sudden gusts are the worst ... they lean you over ... I once got hit on the Rimutakas (going up from the Featherston side) in a swirl that took me across the centre line on a blind lefthander ... shit bricks it was (luckily there was nothing coming ...)
I dunno mate ... when it's really wind I don't ride (one of the few things that I will stop for ... wind and flashing lights)
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Blowin up bikes since ages ago
Agree with Dave. I get blown around lanes while riding to work on my small bike. These are some of the things that help me:
Relax the arms on handle bars and grip the tank with your knees, not hard just enough to flex your muscles. This way you can guide your bike back with your hips and its easier when you're relaxed in the arms. Shake your elbows reguarly to make sure that you are relaxed!!
Get down on your bike (tank) and keep the revs high this helps stabilise your bike.
If the wind is steadily coming from one direction I stick my knees elbows into it while doing the above. Find that helps only with steadily heavy wind though. It's the unexpected blasts of wind that feels like a wall is literally pushing you sideways that suck.
Good luck, stay relaxed!!
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Stealth Sonic Orchestra Remix
Haha. I should try a road trip one day. But yeah I hate the wind makes riding uncomfortable to.
I freaked out too when that happened to me on the motorway( I didn't get pushed into any barrier though),but after a while you get used to it.
i just stay relaxed and keep on ridin.
Forum whore
do you have any local roads where wind is almost guaranteed? experience is the best teacher. if you do get hit by a gust that changes your line, dont look at the barrier or whatever else is on the edge of the road. look instead down your lane, towards the centre line and your direction should change for the better.
also, expect strong gusts from large oncoming trucks and buses.
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Just a Dog
I find that braking it helps !
A girlfriend once asked " Why is it you seem to prefer to race, than spend time with me ?"
The answer was simple ! "I'll prolly get bored with racing too, once i've nailed it !"
Bowls can wait !
Blowin up bikes since ages ago
wouldn't braking it be a little like constipation??
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