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Ok, so I have been ridding the crap out of my bike. Really getting use to it now. Weather was beautiful yesterday, so i really did a lot of praticing and actually rode in some light (very light) traffic. Confidence is getting there. However here is my thing, now keep in mind that I am a newby beginner rider with pretty much a week or two of ridding experience...so dont laugh at my question. At least not out loud lol. My question is....how do you deal with the wind? I got my bike up to 55 yesterday but the winds at that speed made me sort of uncomfortable so I backed out of it. I have the detachable windshield in place and where a full face helmet. How do you get over the nervousness of ridding at those speeds with the wind and all. All comments and thoughts would be appreciated.
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I takes time but you will get used to it, just be carefull not to over correct from the wind blowing you around. When you get out on an interstate trucks going by you will push you too the side as they approach and then create a vaccum that want to suck in behind them as they go by. It is no big deal though and all you need to do is make minor corrections.
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Eat your wheaties. Never used a windshield,but maybe it's knocking you around.Wind can be a bitch,sometimes you have to hang on hard,or slow it down.I do alright,my last bike was only 300lbs.So I 'm used to it.On the old bike just having a truck pass you,was an experience.Sporties got some weight.I would detach the shield and see any difference.
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just keep riding,if you get nervous back it down like you have been. when you need to speed up, speed up. you will get use to it. whenI bought my bike after many years without riding I got real nervous on the interstate. the first time on the interstate I couldn't wait for the first exit to get off. after a while I went back on and tried it again,and it was easier. now I travel all the time and the wind doesn't bouther me. it just takes time at your speed.
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I have a quick-detach windshield and depending on the temperature, it's either on or off. The windshield is not a hinderance in the wind -if anything, it is helpful. Experience is what you need. I've been riding 44 years and I still don't like the open highways - too boring for my tastes. I'll take the back roads on a bike any day over the Interstate slabs. It takes more time, but for me, that's what it's all about...
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Just don't ride beyond your capabilities. As you gather more experience your abilities will increase. Experience is something you can't put on fast forward. It takes time. Just enjoy the experience.
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You'll gain experience over time and especially if you stick to the old U.S routes that were used before the interstates were built. They make for great higher speed rides and you gain traffic experience.
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Windshield has been on bike since day of delievery. Never been off. The reason I bought it was because I thought it would help with the wind among other things. Never thought about trying to ride without. May give it a shot. I do understand that experience is a factor. I know in time it will come. I just wanted to get some advice or other riders' thoughts and experiences dealing with the subject
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Ok, so I have been ridding the crap out of my bike. Really getting use to it now. Weather was beautiful yesterday, so i really did a lot of praticing and actually rode in some light (very light) traffic. Confidence is getting there. However here is my thing, now keep in mind that I am a newby beginner rider with pretty much a week or two of ridding experience...so dont laugh at my question. At least not out loud lol. My question is....how do you deal with the wind? I got my bike up to 55 yesterday but the winds at that speed made me sort of uncomfortable so I backed out of it. I have the detachable windshield in place and where a full face helmet. How do you get over the nervousness of ridding at those speeds with the wind and all. All comments and thoughts would be appreciated.
thank u
Ok, so I have been ridding the crap out of my bike. Really getting use to it now. Weather was beautiful yesterday, so i really did a lot of praticing and actually rode in some light (very light) traffic. Confidence is getting there. However here is my thing, now keep in mind that I am a newby beginner rider with pretty much a week or two of ridding experience...so dont laugh at my question. At least not out loud lol. My question is....how do you deal with the wind? I got my bike up to 55 yesterday but the winds at that speed made me sort of uncomfortable so I backed out of it. I have the detachable windshield in place and where a full face helmet. How do you get over the nervousness of ridding at those speeds with the wind and all. All comments and thoughts would be appreciated.
thank u
I was right there with you last year when I bought my sporty having never ridden before. Took me about a month before I felt comfortable enough to get on the highway going to work. Just take your time and go at your own pace, it's also good to find people to ride with that are'nt fools speeding around and will take the time and go slow with you, thats what me and my brother would do he would ride back with me and it made it a lot more comfortable for me.
I would suggest taking the MSF class, that helped so much more than just hopping on the bike and practicing.