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cjuzda
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 105
Points: 508
Registration date: 2011-05-16
 |  Subject: First ride in very high wind  Mon Oct 17, 2011 5:55 am | |
| Couple days ago, riding home in 80-90 KMH wind with gusts. Not fun! The toughest part to me is when you're getting a really strong side wind that is gusting and you're riding in and out of protected areas or in heavy truck traffic. Anyway I'm glad I had the Airflow as I adusrted it to the lowest level so it wouldn't act like a sail on me.
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bigbird
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 2165
Location: Winnipeg Canada
Points: 3063
Registration date: 2010-05-02
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:11 am | |
| We have had to contend with winds like that several times over the last month. I agree with everything you have said. It is NOT fun. In the city it's a non issue, but out of town on the highway it was horrible. |
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Waspie
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1739
Age: 60
Location: Portland, UK
Points: 2906
Registration date: 2009-07-26
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:30 am | |
| I can only agree with your comments cjuzda.
I have a two mile open coastal road to negotiate and the cross winds are quite formidable. At either end you are sheltered by buildings them, into the cross winds, trucks, coaches and a bridge are all part of the entertainment during the length of the road.
Your mention regards the airflow screen was something I had never given any thought to - I will now. Thank you for that. |
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cjuzda
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 105
Points: 508
Registration date: 2011-05-16
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:59 am | |
| I also think a more aerodynamic helmet would help. Mine - Bell Mag 8 3/4 type is pretty large and has a visor that catches the wind. I'm sure a smaller full face one would help under those conditions |
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Waspie
Silver Wing Guru
Number of posts: 1739
Age: 60
Location: Portland, UK
Points: 2906
Registration date: 2009-07-26
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 11:23 am | |
| | cjuzda wrote: | | I also think a more aerodynamic helmet would help. Mine - Bell Mag 8 3/4 type is pretty large and has a visor that catches the wind. I'm sure a smaller full face one would help under those conditions |
Again, quite possible.
This time of the year I change from an airy, well ventilated helmet, (Caberg Modular,) to a Arai, all enclosed lid. Very aerodynamic and very good at keeping out the elements. |
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Somerled
Maxi-Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 152
Age: 50
Location: Fort Bliss, TX
Points: 537
Registration date: 2011-06-02
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 4:21 pm | |
| High winds is are something I have to contend with on very nearly every trip to or from Tempe, AZ and El Paso, TX. I tried a couple different windshields and added on the leg wind deflectors before I finally got it right. I routinely use a 3/4 Z1R "Ace" helmet with mirrored visor because I like to be able to see more. I also have an Icon Operator full face helmet which I have worn upon occasion but haven't found any appreciable difference so far as wind goes except that it's a lot hotter than the 3/4. Probably be nicer in winter. |
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old fart
Scooter Rider
Number of posts: 55
Age: 62
Location: Edmonton, Canada
Points: 1286
Registration date: 2009-02-02
| | Subject: Re: First ride in very high wind Mon Oct 17, 2011 7:29 pm | |
| I totally agree. Its all about the windshield. I was riding the Columbia River Gorge last year and fought the bike for 10 hrs. 100 km/hr winds and gusting. When I got home I ordered the Airflow windshield. The scoot feels like a totally different bike. I replaced the stock windshield thinking I wanted more protection so I purchased the GIVI. First rain storm and I started to question my choice. After the battle of the winds I knew I had make the wrong choice. Then came the airflow. All is right with the world now.  |
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