High Winds

gt_turbo · March 29th, 2013, 09:27 AM

How does the 300 do in high wind 30+ mph situations? I'm assuming not much better than the 250 due their slim weight difference, but I would like to hear others personal experiences. Maybe the new fairing design or slightly larger rear tire makes a difference now. Still on the fence about getting a 300 as a daily commuter since I've had some pretty terrifying experiences riding in high winds with the 250. I am thinking I want something a bit heavier and larger rear tire *cough* cbr500r.

allanoue · March 29th, 2013, 10:07 AM

IMHO it is a lot better. It is even better then my 500 was. I only have 800 miles (since mid January) on my 300 but almost all of them have been in high winds. One day I was in 60 mph gust on the pa turnpike's Susquehanna river bridge. Funny thing was no one would pass me

until we got to the other side. I was able to stay in my lane, but I do not recommend riding on the freeway with winds blowing that hard.

FYI easypass turnpike charge for motorrcycles is 25% off in PA

Motofool · March 29th, 2013, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

...........One day I was in 60 mph gust on the pa turnpike's Susquehanna river bridge.............

allanoue · March 29th, 2013, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Motofool

The second thing I did when I got home was look up to see just how high the winds were.

beazy411 · March 29th, 2013, 12:11 PM

I've had the bike move on me in about 25mph winds and when passing big-rigs but not to bad that I couldn't stay well within my lane, but I also weigh in at 225 w/o gear so I have a decent amount of mass to be moved. All I do is just go into a full tuck to reduce my cross profile and relax. That's just me though.

Tigerpaw · March 30th, 2013, 05:01 AM

IMHO, The 300 is fine.

Keep your arms bent and don't lock your elbows. If the winds are too crazy no bike may be fun in that situation.

CC Cowboy · March 30th, 2013, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by allanoue

IMHO it is a lot better. It is even better then my 500 was. I only have 800 miles (since mid January) on my 300 but almost all of them have been in high winds. One day I was in 60 mph gust on the pa turnpike's Susquehanna river bridge. Funny thing was no one would pass me

until we got to the other side. I was able to stay in my lane, but I do not recommend riding on the freeway with winds blowing that hard.

FYI easypass turnpike charge for motorrcycles is 25% off in PA

My Uncle owned the island that supports that bridge. Used to go fishing there many times.

JohnnyBravo · April 27th, 2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by CC Cowboy

My Uncle owned the island that supports that bridge. Used to go fishing there many times.

So I got a place to fish when in PA ??

CC Cowboy · April 27th, 2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnnyBravo

So I got a place to fish when in PA ??

Yea, off the bridge.

JohnnyBravo · April 27th, 2013, 02:59 PM

I'm scared of heights... Much rather sit under this bridge, high winds or no on my ninja 300 SE

March 29th, 2013, 09:27 AM	#1
gt_turbo ninjette.org sage Name: L Location: WI Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '09 250R, '13 CBR500R Posts: 709	High Winds How does the 300 do in high wind 30+ mph situations? I'm assuming not much better than the 250 due their slim weight difference, but I would like to hear others personal experiences. Maybe the new fairing design or slightly larger rear tire makes a difference now. Still on the fence about getting a 300 as a daily commuter since I've had some pretty terrifying experiences riding in high winds with the 250. I am thinking I want something a bit heavier and larger rear tire cough cbr500r. __________________________________________________ Mods: 636 front suspension conversion, wc clip ons, bohemian rear sets, FP jets, k&n filter, and AP full race exhaust

March 29th, 2013, 12:11 PM	#5
beazy411 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: New Orleans Join Date: Oct 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 Posts: 159	I've had the bike move on me in about 25mph winds and when passing big-rigs but not to bad that I couldn't stay well within my lane, but I also weigh in at 225 w/o gear so I have a decent amount of mass to be moved. All I do is just go into a full tuck to reduce my cross profile and relax. That's just me though.
	1 out of 1 members found this post helpful.

March 30th, 2013, 05:01 AM	#6
Tigerpaw ninjette.org guru Name: Tom Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 '09 Boulevard C50. '08 250r(TOTALED BY DEER) Posts: 467	IMHO, The 300 is fine. Keep your arms bent and don't lock your elbows. If the winds are too crazy no bike may be fun in that situation. __________________________________________________ CHEERS!!!

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March 29th, 2013, 10:07 AM	#2
allanoue ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Al Location: York, Pa Join Date: Dec 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300..............2008 Ninja 500-sold...2009 Ninja 250-Crashed Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '14	IMHO it is a lot better. It is even better then my 500 was. I only have 800 miles (since mid January) on my 300 but almost all of them have been in high winds. One day I was in 60 mph gust on the pa turnpike's Susquehanna river bridge. Funny thing was no one would pass me until we got to the other side. I was able to stay in my lane, but I do not recommend riding on the freeway with winds blowing that hard. FYI easypass turnpike charge for motorrcycles is 25% off in PA

April 27th, 2013, 02:59 PM	#10
JohnnyBravo Certifiable nontundrum Name: Harper Location: NC Milkshake stand Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2013 SE NINJA 300 Posts: Too much. MOTM - Sep '13, Sep '16	I'm scared of heights... Much rather sit under this bridge, high winds or no on my ninja 300 SE