Riding into a 20 mph headwind
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From: Kyle, TX
Riding into a 20 mph headwind
I just rode from the Harley shop after picking up some new goggles to home into a big headwind. It was a 10 minute ride and I'm amazed at how hard it was to keep from feeling like I was going to be blown out of the seat. WOW!
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
After a 60 mile trip I made a in the wind a few weeks ago, I now give a lot more consideration to wind than cold or rain.
I was on the Frwy at 65-70with a 30 to 35 mph head wind. I did enjoy the trip back.
I was on the Frwy at 65-70with a 30 to 35 mph head wind. I did enjoy the trip back.
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
headwinds and tailwinds don't bother me near as much as gusty cross winds..
someone said its only windy twice a year in Oklahoma...six months from the south...six months from the north.
someone said its only windy twice a year in Oklahoma...six months from the south...six months from the north.
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
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headwinds and tailwinds don't bother me near as much as gusty cross winds..
someone said its only windy twice a year in Oklahoma...six months from the south...six months from the north.
headwinds and tailwinds don't bother me near as much as gusty cross winds..
someone said its only windy twice a year in Oklahoma...six months from the south...six months from the north.
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From: Southwestern Virginia
RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
Crosswinds are one of the downsides of riding with a windshield. The colder it gets, however, that downside is a small price to pay when you're riding.
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
I'm sitting at home about to leave for work and I can hear those winds whipping up against the garage door.
Oh well, it's too nice out to not ride just because of the wind.
Crosswinds are wild. I unexpectedly changed lanes once because I couldn't compensate fast enough. I really enjoy riding leaned over for extended periods when the crosswinds are constant. It's when they stop suddenly that makes it scary.
Oh well, it's too nice out to not ride just because of the wind.
Crosswinds are wild. I unexpectedly changed lanes once because I couldn't compensate fast enough. I really enjoy riding leaned over for extended periods when the crosswinds are constant. It's when they stop suddenly that makes it scary.
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
One thing for sure. The wind can keep you on your toes
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RE: Riding into a 20 mph headwind
Think of the fun that ride would be with ape hangers or on a V-ROD. Not.
It's in those head wind situations where you can appreciate the frame-mounted fairing of a Road Glide.
It's in those head wind situations where you can appreciate the frame-mounted fairing of a Road Glide.
