Windy Conditions / Wind Speed
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rockethead
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i commute to school and I rode in one day (recently) and thought it was pretty windy out. it turns out there was *estimated 40mph wind gusts... the wind did knock me around a bit but nothing unsettling. I probably wouldn't have rode if I would have checked the weather that day so to each there own , ride in weather you are comfortable in. IMO anything above 40-50mph would be pushing it in terms of safety.
oilfield_trash
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I was on US 101 yesterday and there was a 30mph breeze coming off the ocean. It was definitely unnerving. Every once in a while a big gust would push me over. You just have to slow down and take it easy.
superbeagle
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I have ridden in 50 mph gust. Just try and keep wind in front or back of me. Have to pay attention to the wind direction and wind blocks (ie. overpasses and trees). If your not ready you could lose it. I have limited riding season so if its warm I'm riding.
+1 for staying loose. It takes some getting use to when you have to let the bike lean into the wind just go strait, of course I am taking about side winds.
Around here there are several cuts along the free way where the wind comes rushing. If you are not ready for it you will make an unplanned lane change.
If the wind is blowing so hard you have to brace for it at a stop light you should turn around and get the cage. Just some personal experience.
Around here there are several cuts along the free way where the wind comes rushing. If you are not ready for it you will make an unplanned lane change.
If the wind is blowing so hard you have to brace for it at a stop light you should turn around and get the cage. Just some personal experience.
I got hit with a massive crosswind once when riding some backroads. The forrest on either side of me opened up into massive open fields and the wind gusts across them were intense. I was goin a little fast I'll admit and was in a big sweeping turn, the gust pushed me into the oncoming lane even with as much lean as I had going. After that, I'm a bit less cavalier when I ride in windy conditions. Gusts can be scary!
all good info above, also don't forget about proper eye protection when riding in windy conditions. Nothing will ruin your day like some sand or road crap flying into your helmet and getting into your eyes. You'll probably want to make sure your gear fits properly as well, you don't want to add to wind issues by flying your jacket/pants as sails 
it just makes the ride unpleasant. High wind gusts just mean you have to be that much more alert. Tuck a little more and give yourself space to be pushed around.
Could not have said it better. It's one time to ride near the center of your lane.
If 16 to 25 mph winds bother you, don't come to Oklahoma. That's our everyday breeze, NO JOKE 
But really, you get use to it and just learn (without knowing it) to lean into the wind. Kinda makes those tires wear evenly across the face Really, 20 to 30 mph winds aren't that bad once you get use to them 
But really, you get use to it and just learn (without knowing it) to lean into the wind. Kinda makes those tires wear evenly across the face
Really, 20 to 30 mph winds aren't that bad once you get use to them 
+1 anytime you are riding with crosswinds, always be on the lookout for anything that can either block the wind or where the wind will suddenly be reaching you again...woods, hills, buildings, overpasses, and even other vehicles (especially 18-wheelers) can cause sudden changes in the amount of force exerted on you and your bike...just be ready to make any changes necessary to keep yourself in your lane and continue to enjoy the ride
red1100cc
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i had 40-60mph winds with gusts up to 86mph. but ya know, if it wasn't frozen tundra out there i woulda gone for a ride. learn as much as you can on how wind works. watch what the vehicles ahead of you do when the wind hits them. i have lit a lighter at 65mph on the busa. flame out in front of me like i was standin still. have you ever ridden in a 60mph tailwind?? its awesome.........til the road takes a right or left
its a pain in the neck but i have fought a hard 40+ sidewind all day long. wore a stripe down the side of my tire from leaning into the wind all day.
i have seen a bike catch a little air on the interstate (like on a bridge or hard bump) and get blown over several feet before they got back on the ground. heck, my old goldwing would begin to ride wheelies at 110mph+ if the wind got above 45mph into your face. very exciting floating a wing a warp speed. the wind kills one or two people here every year. so do be careful out there.
. learn as much as you can on how wind works. watch what the vehicles ahead of you do when the wind hits them. i have lit a lighter at 65mph on the busa. flame out in front of me like i was standin still. have you ever ridden in a 60mph tailwind?? its awesome.........til the road takes a right or leftits a pain in the neck but i have fought a hard 40+ sidewind all day long. wore a stripe down the side of my tire from leaning into the wind all day.
i have seen a bike catch a little air on the interstate (like on a bridge or hard bump) and get blown over several feet before they got back on the ground. heck, my old goldwing would begin to ride wheelies at 110mph+ if the wind got above 45mph into your face. very exciting floating a wing a warp speed. the wind kills one or two people here every year. so do be careful out there.
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