Rode the Wing many times in high and heavy winds but this time I decided to make a video and show you how it performs in different wind conditions. I am also showing how the windshield...

2007年10月21日 · There are things you can do to reduce the effect the wind has on the bike. For instance, try loosening your grip on the bars, and increase your rate of speed a bit in crosswinds. Relax and let the bike do what it wants to a little and don't try to fight it so much.

2012年11月3日 · A veteran rider friend of mine recommends riding with one hand in windy conditions to avoid the death grip and rigidness that tries to counter act the wind. One of the most important things though is to calm yourself down when things get hairy, calm yourself down by slowing down your breathing and talk yourself down to a calmer state and stay ...

2009年10月31日 · When you find yourself in the ditch the first thing to do is to ease up on the throttle. Riding in high wind is just plain scary on any bike. I've been riding all my adult life and winds still scare me. It affects bikes big and small, heavy and light and there doesn't seem to be a definitive set of rules for riding safely in high wind.

2014年1月6日 · Riding in tough winds happens and can be quite stressful until you get used to it, just loosen your grip a bit and above all remain calm. I've been caught on my 1200 in winds strong enough to have the throttle wide open and could only run 40mph.

2012年3月20日 · One thing to do is find a empty parking lot some place and practice braking, and slow speed riding. Turns,loops figure 8's. Besure you are comfortable with the bike before you take you Bride for a ride. Also alway square up the handle bars before stopping. Stopping with the bars turned is a good way to dump the bike.

2010年6月20日 · Suggestions about riding in heavy winds: 1. Ride early. In open country this is a given that many folks have never had to deal with. 2. Like Kit says, a little extra speed helps. 3. Ear plugs REALLY help me... but I pretty much wear them all the time. Watch your lane position and rear views a lot. 4. Loosen up on the grips a bit.

2016年7月9日 · Last week after work, I was riding home in sustained winds of 30-40 mph with gusts of around 60 mph and it can be a little frazzling. The guys here are spot-on though with the recommendation to relax. By gripping too tightly you're only fighting it and wearing yourself down. Also, while relaxing your grip, drop your elbows closer to your body.

2019年3月10日 · Here are a few more tips for riding in string wind: 1. Lane positioning. If you’re getting thrown around a bit, make sure you allow a big gap to the vehicles in other lanes – and that may mean moving further left or right than you normally would. 2. Stay relaxed.

2 天之前 · Come with me on a 1200 mile ride in the middle of winter!