Riding in the Wind? - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

1stZuke · 09-23-2005, 02:03 PM

I will be moving to Cheyenne, WY soon, and I hear the wind can kick your @$$. Has anyone out there rode during really high winds? My C-50 isn't that heavy, and I am a little worried about being blow off by a cross wind

. Currently I have a Memphis Fats windshield, will that make it worse?.

jpwM50 · 09-23-2005, 02:11 PM

Try riding a 325 pound bike (my previous bike), your on a 550 pound bike, you have no worries.

**Clint** · 09-23-2005, 02:19 PM

You have to learn to ride the gusts out and not fight them. Expect to move around your lane a bit and stay relaxed.

**intimid8er** · 09-23-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

You have to learn to ride the gusts out and not fight them. Expect to move around your lane a bit and stay relaxed.

+1

Don't grab the handlebars with a deathgrip. Keep to the side of the lane that will give you the most room to move also.

I.E. If the wind is gusting or pushing you to your left, try to stay on the right hand side of the lane so a gust won't blow you into the next lane.

stp1971 · 09-23-2005, 02:44 PM

I like the way the bike sways when the wind blows!!! It is like riding in a swing at 75 miles an hour. I just let the bike lean. When the wind pushes me to the left (from my point of view) I lean right,, when the wind blows to the right,, I lean left.

Of course I do have a heavy beast of a bike.

**Trapper** · 09-23-2005, 02:58 PM

Squeeze the tank with your knees.

nhoel · 09-23-2005, 03:16 PM

Best thing to do is ride to your abilities and your bike's capabilities... If the wind is too strong, there's no need to move at the posted speed limits.

oldgeezer · 09-23-2005, 03:21 PM

Slow down, ride in the middle of the lane, you'll naturally lean into the wind if it's a cross wind, be aware of the surroundings which will tip you off for gusts, watch for gusts when riding through cut outs, where the highway has been cut through a small hill. Mainly, just relax and take your time. It won't be the greatest ride you've ever had but it isn't that big a deal.

smoothride · 09-23-2005, 04:26 PM

its a rush............even better when a 18 wheeler goes by............wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

nhoel · 09-23-2005, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothride

its a rush............even better when a 18 wheeler goes by............wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

An 18 wheeler already gives you a rush??? Man, that's weak... (just kidding). As long as you stay away from their blind spots...

LS650RJM · 10-15-2005, 02:08 PM

An 18 wheeler comes and goes and you can see it coming. Wind gusts surprise and can stay steady. Not sure that I like the sway! Guess the leaning into the wind just comes with practice. As usual I always need more practice.

RampageRider · 10-15-2005, 02:16 PM

Just go with the flow...relax and sway in the wind

tlwisner · 10-15-2005, 02:18 PM

The C50 is low, that helps a lot. It's weight is fine. As somebody above said, pressing your knees into the tank stabilizes your bike well in a crosswind. After a while, you don't even give it much thought.

gumby6 · 10-15-2005, 02:33 PM

Funny this post is up, I just came back from a windy ride. I just stayed with the bike through the sway, it was fun to tell you the truth.

farmbone · 10-15-2005, 10:17 PM

You guys are sick! I hate the wind for riding. Yeah! I am a chicken %%%%%. I hope all my rides are less than 10 mph wind speed!. I hope the only breeze is me and my bike!

Pinhy · 10-15-2005, 10:31 PM

ive had a couple cross winds that made it feel like it was blowing the wheels out from under me...kinda makes the booty clench the first couple times, then you get used to it.

trini0 · 10-16-2005, 02:41 AM

Its not bad. I recently rode through some squalls from Hurricane Katrina/Rita, and I dont really pay it any mind...

Zoe Dotes · 01-29-2006, 12:07 PM

My understanding is that the windshield acts like a sail. This makes the bike swerve more than a bike without one.

I have noticed that my son-in-law was "unmoved" by the wind (he had no windshield) while I was all over my lane.

When my wife is on the back with me, the wind has no noticeable affect on the handling.

09-23-2005, 02:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
1stZuke Newbie Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50/ Black/Silver Location: Cheyenne, WY Posts: 16	Riding in the Wind? I will be moving to Cheyenne, WY soon, and I hear the wind can kick your @$$. Has anyone out there rode during really high winds? My C-50 isn't that heavy, and I am a little worried about being blow off by a cross wind . Currently I have a Memphis Fats windshield, will that make it worse?.

09-23-2005, 02:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,833	I like the way the bike sways when the wind blows!!! It is like riding in a swing at 75 miles an hour. I just let the bike lean. When the wind pushes me to the left (from my point of view) I lean right,, when the wind blows to the right,, I lean left. Of course I do have a heavy beast of a bike. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-23-2005, 02:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,192	Squeeze the tank with your knees. __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

09-23-2005, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
nhoel Wants Better Weather Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2005 C50T Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 662	Best thing to do is ride to your abilities and your bike's capabilities... If the wind is too strong, there's no need to move at the posted speed limits. __________________ Cash Only!!!

09-23-2005, 03:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
oldgeezer Handlebar Consultant Joined: Aug 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 646	Slow down, ride in the middle of the lane, you'll naturally lean into the wind if it's a cross wind, be aware of the surroundings which will tip you off for gusts, watch for gusts when riding through cut outs, where the highway has been cut through a small hill. Mainly, just relax and take your time. It won't be the greatest ride you've ever had but it isn't that big a deal. __________________ Oh, he's very popular Ed. The sportos, the motorheads, geeks, sluts, bloods, wastoids, dweebies, d!ckheads--they all adore him. They think he's a righteous dude.

09-23-2005, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
jpwM50 Clutch Cadet Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: Blue M50 Location: Waterloo, Canada Posts: 944	Try riding a 325 pound bike (my previous bike), your on a 550 pound bike, you have no worries.

09-23-2005, 04:26 PM	#9 (permalink)
smoothride Where Am I ? Joined: Aug 2005 Bike: 2006 C50 Silver/Gray Posts: 25	its a rush............even better when a 18 wheeler goes by............wowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

10-15-2005, 02:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
LS650RJM Newbie Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 10	An 18 wheeler comes and goes and you can see it coming. Wind gusts surprise and can stay steady. Not sure that I like the sway! Guess the leaning into the wind just comes with practice. As usual I always need more practice.

10-15-2005, 02:16 PM	#12 (permalink)
RampageRider Fourth gear and illegal Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 05 Red M50 Location: Iowa, riding in the Rain! Posts: 782	Just go with the flow...relax and sway in the wind __________________ . "Grow up, what a waste of a good time, if Peter Pan can do it so can we............... " 05 Red M50 (mine) 97 Yellow Honda Rebel (her's)

10-15-2005, 02:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
tlwisner Throttle Jockey Joined: Apr 2004 Bike: '05 Boulevard C50 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 3,208	The C50 is low, that helps a lot. It's weight is fine. As somebody above said, pressing your knees into the tank stabilizes your bike well in a crosswind. After a while, you don't even give it much thought. __________________ Tim Wisner AMA, SCRC Happiness is something we create

10-15-2005, 02:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
gumby6 Seat Tester Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: Suzuki C50, Silver & Black Location: Pasadena MD Posts: 72	Funny this post is up, I just came back from a windy ride. I just stayed with the bike through the sway, it was fun to tell you the truth.

10-15-2005, 10:17 PM	#15 (permalink)
farmbone Fender Buffer Joined: May 2005 Bike: M50 Blk Location: South Bend , IN Posts: 429	You guys are sick! I hate the wind for riding. Yeah! I am a chicken %%%%%. I hope all my rides are less than 10 mph wind speed!. I hope the only breeze is me and my bike!

10-15-2005, 10:31 PM	#16 (permalink)
Pinhy Doesn't think you're funny Joined: Dec 2004 Bike: 05 Boulevard M50 Black Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,210	ive had a couple cross winds that made it feel like it was blowing the wheels out from under me...kinda makes the booty clench the first couple times, then you get used to it.

10-16-2005, 02:41 AM	#17 (permalink)
trini0 Needs an Identity Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: Bad C50 blk Location: Ft. Lauderdale FL, USA Posts: 436	Its not bad. I recently rode through some squalls from Hurricane Katrina/Rita, and I dont really pay it any mind... __________________ Ride to Work, Work to Ride

01-29-2006, 12:07 PM	#18 (permalink)
Zoe Dotes In Training Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited - traded in for '07 C90T Location: Rome, NY Posts: 133	My understanding is that the windshield acts like a sail. This makes the bike swerve more than a bike without one. I have noticed that my son-in-law was "unmoved" by the wind (he had no windshield) while I was all over my lane. When my wife is on the back with me, the wind has no noticeable affect on the handling. __________________ When all else fails, read the Manufacturer's Handbook!

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