| During fall riding, we have to deal with strong and gusty | | | | For most motorcycles, gusty winds are just an |
| winds. I suppose you could set a limit and say "I won't | | | | annoyance requiring some mild adjustments while riding. |
| ride if the winds gust above 30 MPH... but what fun | | | | On a chopper, a gusty wind will feel like someone is |
| would that be? On a day like today (50 degrees and | | | | standing beside the bike and is taking their best foot |
| sunny) can you imagine not riding because of the | | | | and pressing hard (in a sideways) direction right on the |
| wind? | | | | forward control peg (left or right depending on the |
| (Note: I do have my limits for things like temperatures | | | | direction of the wind). I am not sure if this is due to flex |
| and I suppose if the winds were above 40 MPH I | | | | in the long forks, the rake, or both but it can make for |
| would probably not ride. Just use your common sense | | | | a strange feeling like the front tire is going to slip out |
| and set your "personal limits" based on your bike limits | | | | from under you. |
| and rider skill level). | | | | So, I have found the best technique for dealing with |
| Aircraft pilots often refer to the season change from | | | | strong and gusty winds is to ride in the center section |
| fall to winter as the "bumpy flight time" because | | | | of my lane (if the pavement and traffic conditions |
| Mother Nature has to use lots of wind to "push | | | | allow it) and maintain a strong grip on the handlebars |
| summer way" (likewise during the spring to summer | | | | while being relaxed enough to adjust as needed during |
| change). Whatever the reason... the reality is strong | | | | and after the gusts. Like most conditions that deal with |
| and gusty winds on the ground (for us bikers) as well | | | | handling... slowing down can be a good option too... |
| as in the air during this time of year and we have to | | | | especially while in heavy traffic during these conditions. |
| know how to ride with these winds. | | | | Ride steady! |