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Sep 13, 2014 | 12:16 PM

#11

sucherman

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From: In a house down by the river

I live in Kansas where you have no other options.

Sep 13, 2014 | 12:47 PM

#12

electricstart

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I have a Fatboy so I know how the wind can move you . I just slow down. What you have to watch where I ride with high winds is what is going to blow into the road . A tree branch ,garbage can ,etc.

Sep 13, 2014 | 12:50 PM

#13

Vincewd

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From: Livingston Parish

My FatBoy was the same in wind, my RKC ride like it nothing at all.

Sep 13, 2014 | 12:53 PM

#14

aviator

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From: San Antonio, Republic of TEXAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vincewd

My FatBoy was the same in wind, my RKC ride like it nothing at all.

interesting.... I found my 08 Fat Boy handled the wind better than my 03 Road King did.

who knows??

Sep 13, 2014 | 01:10 PM

#15

Vincewd

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From: Livingston Parish

I even hated passing 18 wheelers on the Fat Boy.

Sep 13, 2014 | 02:46 PM

#16

Tailsfrommycrib

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From: Michigan

The only bike I've owned that didn't get bother much by a strong wind was the ultra limited but all my other bikes including my 09 road king was not so good in high winds. Bikes like people all have their quirks but it is something your learn to live with and appreciate. I could not care less what some other guy bike can do because there is absolutely nothing to me better than what I ride. I understand my ride isn't good at everything but it is great for me and that's all that matters.

Sep 13, 2014 | 09:44 PM

#17

JustDave13

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From: Somewhere SW

A crosswind doesn't bother me as much as a strong headwind, every time i ride into a strong headwind I think there is something wrong with the bike.

Sep 14, 2014 | 03:16 PM

#18

Warp Factor

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From: Detroit

Quote:

Originally Posted by dfalgout

Has anyone else had trouble in the wind on the rockers, any guidance or experience would help. thanks

Not really. I think you'll find that the Rocker will "self-correct" pretty well in gusty crosswinds, just like most bikes, if you relax a little bit and let them do their thing. Fear and an iron grip won't allow it to self-correct.

Sounds like rider inexperience more than anything. As others have said, work your way up to it, and don't go blasting with your buddies until you're ready.