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