wind problem
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
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From: Kennewick, WA
Where I live it gets windy. We have those wind farms all around to turn this stuff into electrical power.
All I get when riding in the wind is some wind buffeting and added wind noise, nothing to make the back tire feel squirmy.
Check your tire pressures. You might also look into stabilizers like the Sputhe or True-Track. They will keep your bike free from swingarm induced slop that might give you some squirliness.
All I get when riding in the wind is some wind buffeting and added wind noise, nothing to make the back tire feel squirmy.
Check your tire pressures. You might also look into stabilizers like the Sputhe or True-Track. They will keep your bike free from swingarm induced slop that might give you some squirliness.
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Waco TX
I live in centex and I ride a '11 Super Glide custom, and yeah the wind does get bad. I weigh about 240, but I never felt like the back tire wants to flip me. Definately ride sideways a lot of times though. I suggest following HemiOrange's advice. Ride safe.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Along the shoreline in SW FL
I'm 205lbs....some gusts will shove you pretty hard and you'll feel like you're almost going to do an involuntary lane change. Your arms will learn how to deal with it. As for the rear tire feeling like it's going to flip ya? Yeah...I'd check your tire pressure. With you at 270 lbs..having slightly low tire pressure will have more effect on you, than a 150 lb rider with low tire pressure.
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