Auckland Harbour Bridge - Be Careful!

**skidMark** · 22nd February 2008, 17:05

Originally Posted by Ewan Oozarmy

Mate, I went over in 2nd and it was a struggle. Motard + fat c*nt + high wind = trouble

as i said gotta keep accelerating....

don't go too slow though..if you go too slow you cant balance enough and ya get thorwn around...i try to keep above 70-80 k's.

and thatll learn ya for buying a KTM

**madandy** · 22nd February 2008, 17:10

Originally Posted by skidMark

If you want to keep the bike stable drop the bike down through the gears so you are keeping constant power on if you sit in 6th and cruise youll get thrown around....keep the power on (at least half rpm) so you are keeping constant acceleration and you will be fine.

it's as simple as that. ive never had an issue in high winds

you can thank me later.

Would like to see you maintain 'constant acceleration' in rush hour traffic across the harbour bridge.

Accelerating does help but you need to slow down at some point or you will hit something a high speed.

**Big Dave** · 22nd February 2008, 17:16

Mr ooozearmy - unfaired/naked bikes are much better in strong winds.

**Ewan Oozarmy** · 22nd February 2008, 17:18

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Mr ooozearmy - unfaired/naked bikes are much better in strong winds.

Mine aint.

**Big Dave** · 22nd February 2008, 17:24

Originally Posted by Ewan Oozarmy

Mine aint.

compared to one with a big side suface area and that weighs the same - it is.

**Ewan Oozarmy** · 22nd February 2008, 17:32

Originally Posted by Big Dave

compared to one with a big side suface area and that weighs the same - it is.

Far too scientific for me. It's very windy on the bridge tonight, though.

**Big Dave** · 22nd February 2008, 17:39

Originally Posted by Ewan Oozarmy

Far too scientific for me. It's very windy on the bridge tonight, though.

indeed. me too - thanks for the heads up.

**Big Dave** · 22nd February 2008, 17:52

Probably worthy of further discussion though.

Opinion:

On a gusty day on the street/road.

Prefer bodywork or naked bike?

I suspect body type has a bit to do with preferences.

**jrandom** · 22nd February 2008, 17:56

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Mr ooozearmy - unfaired/naked bikes are much better in strong winds.

Wot 'e said.

Just rode home over the bridge, and Betty didn't mind the wind in the slightest.

Naked bikes are even better in strong winds when they weigh a quarter metric ton.

**Ewan Oozarmy** · 22nd February 2008, 18:13

Originally Posted by jrandom

Wot 'e said.

Just rode home over the bridge, and Betty didn't mind the wind in the slightest.

Naked bikes are even better in strong winds when they weigh a quarter metric ton.

Maybe I need a heavier bike or eat some more pies or HTFU and get used to windy bridges. Or all 3

**jrandom** · 22nd February 2008, 18:18

Originally Posted by Ewan Oozarmy

Maybe I need... eat some more pies...

Racing pies.

**rainman** · 22nd February 2008, 19:43

Meh, dunno wot you lot are on about. Twas a bit blowy but no big drama. Had more problems in the burbs, changing into Glamorgan Rd from East Coast (funny camber that corner). Got a frontful of wind that caused a modest wobble on the front wheel.

Low c.o.g. = goodness....

Blardy wind will likely kill off my chili peppers, tho.

**skidMark** · 22nd February 2008, 19:47

Originally Posted by jrandom

Racing pies.

Do they have LEAN meat?

**Swoop** · 22nd February 2008, 19:51

Originally Posted by fireball

the nor-western is not very good either the wind just coming to te atatu is nasty even while splitting, so i have been informed..... bugger going outside today!

The run home on the NW, was sprightly today...
Especially with an almost empty tank, like REALLY virtually empty.

The strange thing was the amount of broken down trucks, for some very odd reason.
Four of them within about 2km's of each other.