Wow! My MSF course didn't cover this one....
#21
11-21-2010, 05:02 PM
I know that I am a noob/beginner rider and all so please wait till the end to start the name calling, but I had a suprising revelation!
Decided that the neighborhood drives and slow manuvering practice was getting boring, so I decided to head out on the back roads to head to Walmart.
Since most of my practicing only got me up to 30 MPH I wasn't expecting the impact of the wind at 40 MPH on my Iron. The most disturbing was the cross winds and turbulent areas (even though today was a calm day). Never really went over or had mentioned that issue in the MSF class here (they did touch on passing Semi's however). I had some ideas, but thought that about 600 pounds or so of bike and meat wouldn't really be pushed around that much. Before the Negative Nancies and Sandy Bagina's jump on me, I know that the equivalent of 2 days of "parking lot" practice can't give the same experience and all, I just wanted
Took me a bit to adjust, but after the first wobbles I found myself lacking confidence to get back up to 45 in open areas. Gonna head out there tonight when there is less traffic until I get it down!
OK, flame on every one!
Decided that the neighborhood drives and slow manuvering practice was getting boring, so I decided to head out on the back roads to head to Walmart.
Since most of my practicing only got me up to 30 MPH I wasn't expecting the impact of the wind at 40 MPH on my Iron. The most disturbing was the cross winds and turbulent areas (even though today was a calm day). Never really went over or had mentioned that issue in the MSF class here (they did touch on passing Semi's however). I had some ideas, but thought that about 600 pounds or so of bike and meat wouldn't really be pushed around that much. Before the Negative Nancies and Sandy Bagina's jump on me, I know that the equivalent of 2 days of "parking lot" practice can't give the same experience and all, I just wanted
Took me a bit to adjust, but after the first wobbles I found myself lacking confidence to get back up to 45 in open areas. Gonna head out there tonight when there is less traffic until I get it down!
OK, flame on every one!
And what's with the preoccupation with negative feedback?
Last edited by Sharknose; 11-21-2010 at 05:05 PM.
#22
11-21-2010, 05:13 PM
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You'll find that the wind will change from ride to ride. The same route will be different on different days. Stick with it.
#23
11-21-2010, 05:22 PM
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#24
11-21-2010, 05:24 PM
Relax and go with the flow....you have your whole lane to weave around in...lol
After a short while you'll feel comfortable riding in a hurricane if need be....just gotta lean a little
After a short while you'll feel comfortable riding in a hurricane if need be....just gotta lean a little
#27
11-21-2010, 05:41 PM
seriously though i think you're really over-thinking. just get on and ride and use your common sense.
Last edited by babalu; 11-21-2010 at 05:47 PM.
#28
11-21-2010, 06:11 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
crosswinds take a lot of concentration. countersteering in the direction it's coming from will help keep you in a straight line just don't overdo it-you will really be out of line if a sudden change happens like a passing truck or coming through a cut in the hills. like I said it takes more concentration than usual and it will tire you out quickly. windsheilds don't do much for a crosswind.
#29
11-21-2010, 06:16 PM
i won't flame you but if you lack the confidence to get the bike up to 45 MPH please just park it. i ride my MTN bike faster than 45 MPH... get to a long straightaway and bring that bike up to 125 MPH... after that full pucker 45 will feel like crawling...
seriously though i think you're really over-thinking. just get on and ride and use your common sense.
seriously though i think you're really over-thinking. just get on and ride and use your common sense.
I will agree with that... I love slamming on full throttle and nearly sliding off the back of my bike till she doesnt pull anymore. Bigger rush than riding my roommates GSXR which does 120 in 2nd gear. Feeling the bike pull itself from underneath you..... hell yeah.
A windshield will also help but make sure you pick the right one. My old metric had a windshield and it would sometimes cause the bike to speed wobble because it was so tall and not cut right.
