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I crossed a bridge yesterday that was steel grid and the wind was blowing across me at 25 mph. MY BIKE WAS EVERYWHERE!!! does anyone have any suggestions on how to ride across them? Im riding a 06 streetglide and definatly didnt like the feeling of the bike going wherever it wants on the steel deck of the bridge!
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RE: horrible experience
I just keep the wheel straight and keep looking forward. Also I don't grip the bars to tight. We have plenty of those to go over here in the Hampton Roads region of VA. I hate them too. Don't know of any people who enjoy going over those things!
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I crossed a bridge yesterday that was steel grid and the wind was blowing across me at 25 mph. MY BIKE WAS EVERYWHERE!!! does anyone have any suggestions on how to ride across them? Im riding a 06 streetglide and definatly didnt like the feeling of the bike going wherever it wants on the steel deck of the bridge!
I crossed a bridge yesterday that was steel grid and the wind was blowing across me at 25 mph. MY BIKE WAS EVERYWHERE!!! does anyone have any suggestions on how to ride across them? Im riding a 06 streetglide and definatly didnt like the feeling of the bike going wherever it wants on the steel deck of the bridge!
1. Heights
2. Narrow or grated bridges.
I don't like going over narrow bridges in my truck, so I would like to know how to handle bridges like that on my bike too. I asked one guy who rides a lot and he said "as fast as you can"!
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RE: horrible experience
You are doing everything right. It's the bike. Your bike has three rubber mounts and that causes the bike to wobble. You may want to install a true trak system. It will help in curves and in the wind. If the wind was blowing at 25 mph it was the winf causing you the problems. The true trak will cure it
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RE: horrible experience
There is no magic for steel grid surfaces, just wait until you encounter one when it is wet and you need to brake hard. I know on one near home where the traffic directions does not run parallel to the pattern so it get really squirmy riding along the bias. Avoid when you can and ride really carefully when you have to.
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RE: horrible experience
You kind of ride it like your on gravel. Let the front tire track along with the grating. Don't over correct. Go at a moderate speed but above all, don't panic.
As for a high crosswind, yeah that can make things alot more intersting. Big time pucker factor.
As for a high crosswind, yeah that can make things alot more intersting. Big time pucker factor.
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RE: horrible experience
Sit up straight, grip loose but secure, keep your head up and eyes on your target (end of bridge as you start, shifting forward as you get closer) . Bike will wobble, but will go where you aim it. Same concept used while executing sweeping corners.
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ORIGINAL: Crankster
Sit up straight, grip loose but secure, keep your head up and eyes on your target (end of bridge as you start, shifting forward as you get closer) . Bike will wobble, but will go where you aim it. Same concept used while executing sweeping corners.
Sit up straight, grip loose but secure, keep your head up and eyes on your target (end of bridge as you start, shifting forward as you get closer) . Bike will wobble, but will go where you aim it. Same concept used while executing sweeping corners.
