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Dealing with windy days

jukon

jukon

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So I'm still a bit of a newbie. I've read up and try to do my research but I haven't found too much tips on dealing with high wind. I noticed it today, kind of ruined my trip to Lindsay. It was a nuisance more than anything but on the way back on the 115 there was a point where I didn't feel it was safe to continue. My bike was getting pushed from side to side really bad. Luckily that was also right near the Tim Hortons so I pulled over and chilled for a bit.

Right now I just try to keep my arms loose (and hold on with my legs more) so that any drag on my arms doesn't cause me to steer the bike. I try to stay on in the tire track that wind is blowing me from so that a sudden gust doesn't put me in another lane.

I try not to fight the wind or get stressed about it but it's not easy when you're going 100+ on a light bike like a Ninja. So my question is:

Is this just something everyone deals with and gets used to? Or is there something I'm missing?
Does wind affect all bikes equal or do lighter bikes get pushed around more (or less)?

Any tips?
 
Ive been riding a ninja 250 for 3 years now. I guess i just got used to it. Sorry thats most likely not the answer you wanted to hear but if your not comfortable riding in super conditions then good on your for realizing and taking a break. Better late than dead. ^^
 
I took the ninja out on purpose on august's long weekend (we had a very windy sunday if you remember), and rode everywhere so I can get comfy on the bike at high speeds in the wind. After 60-70kms/hr I tucked down sqweezed the tank with my knees and took all the weight of my hands, supporting a bit with my lower back. I reached around 140 and wind gave me no issues at any of those speeds. I also had less than a quarter tank of gas, so that didnt help any.

I think the lighter the bike the more you feel the wind... I notice the bike more stable when I have a full tank...not much though
 
IMHO, you did all the right things. Get the hell outa dodge when your not comfortable but on the other hand you'll only get the experience needed whilst driving in these conditions. You've got the proper technique in theory, just apply them to the real world and you'll be ok.

1 thing about riding on the highway and wind shear is you have to know how to lean/shift weight on the bike to compensate for said wind sheer.
 
dont fight the wind. stay loose on the bars, grab the tank with your knees, and dig to the pegs/heel plates.
 
Just pretend your going out on the town in drag. Make sure you tuck, keep your legs tight together, suck in that gut by tightening your abs, loosen up your arm's, and don't fight the wind too much (just go with it, like an offer for sex in a bathroom stall).
 
I'm not an expert on riding positions, or how to maneuver a bike properly, but I have dealt with a few really windy rides...I really don't concentrate on the wind so much, my body seems to react all by itself. I do tend to desert the proper riding position if really windy. I'll ride in the lane that the wind hits me on, just so I have a bit of blow over space. But usually if a gust hits me, I just instinctively lean into it, when its over just sit back up, don't even think about it. Not that that comment helps much....Just how I deal with wind lol
 
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