December 30th, 2011, 10:56 PM | #1 |
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Being Blown Off Your Ninja
I was doing a search on this site trying to figure out if the ZG DB screen was better than the Puig DB screen. After reading through several threads I am surprised to hear many people complain about having huge amounts of wind blowing against them when they ride. There was one report of a person feeling like he was going to fly off his bike when he went on the freeway at freeway speeds.
Is it just me or are a lot of people expecting to be wind free while sitting upright on their 250s? |
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December 30th, 2011, 10:59 PM | #2 |
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December 30th, 2011, 11:08 PM | #3 |
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I have a puig double bubble windscreen and I love it. I was torn between the zero gravity and puig and I'm glad I went with the puig. Overall I feel like the puig is great quality, a perfect fit and it looks worlds better than the ugly zero gravity imo.
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December 31st, 2011, 06:24 AM | #4 |
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It's part of the learning experience of appreciating the tucked riding position. It reduces fatigue, etc.
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December 31st, 2011, 11:27 AM | #6 |
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I must be strange cause I've never felt like I was going to be blown off the bike and actually enjoy the wind most of the time. It's like an all natural AC system.
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December 31st, 2011, 12:39 PM | #7 |
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December 31st, 2011, 04:03 PM | #9 |
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Bahahahahahahahahahhahahaha! Nice Alex!
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January 2nd, 2012, 05:47 PM | #10 |
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Only time I felt like I was going to get blown off a bike was when I went near WOT on a z1000. Tucking in even on a bike with no windscreen helps, sitting up straight you are almost like a parachute for your bike .
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January 2nd, 2012, 06:52 PM | #11 |
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Lol If your in a full tuck your fine. Ive had the 636 up to 158mph (GPS) and I didnt fall off
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January 3rd, 2012, 07:16 PM | #12 |
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Whenever I reach ~75 mph (speedo indicated), I do a full tuck. It definitely helps when riding against a hard wind.
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January 6th, 2012, 02:26 AM | #13 |
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Going against wind is a pain, but DB helps with that a lot. I can tuck and not have to lay right on top my tank any more to get full wind clearance. I love my hotbodies screens.
As for wind hitting from that side, thats a pain in the butt. I was on my bike today and was swerving all over the place every once and a while. Counter steering to go straight is kind of an odd feeling. But I dont think anyone has actually been blown off their ninja before... not that I've read.
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January 6th, 2012, 01:17 PM | #14 |
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January 6th, 2012, 02:07 PM | #15 |
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January 8th, 2012, 09:39 AM | #16 |
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The winds are usually around 20mph in Central Illinois, sometimes much higher. They do kind of blow you around when they're hitting you at the side when your going 80, but I'v never felt them to be a problem. The only time head wind is a problem is if it's cold out.
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January 16th, 2012, 05:56 PM | #17 |
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has any1 felt how it fells to go 70+mph w/20+winds going strait to your right and pushing you god its SCARY ass a mother in law
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January 16th, 2012, 05:58 PM | #18 |
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Yup, last night, 85-90mph, with 10-25mph gusting wind/rain/hail for 80 miles
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January 16th, 2012, 06:56 PM | #19 |
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Yep. Raced my ninja at fontana in 45 to 60mph. went against the wind in sixth gear pinned on the straightway. Figured if the kids on their 125's weren't blown off the track I wouldn't be.
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February 12th, 2012, 01:47 PM | #20 |
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had this feeling yesterday... jumped on the freeway for the 1st time..windy day.. kinda scary for a noob
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February 15th, 2012, 01:15 PM | #21 |
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holy **** there must be wind gusts of 30mph right now!
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February 15th, 2012, 03:15 PM | #22 |
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I have the ZG DB windscreen and i love it. I personally thing they would be the same. ZG looks good and works good. but that all really matters for me.
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February 19th, 2012, 11:41 AM | #23 |
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Most of the riders who complain about this are usually new. I too felt the same way a couple years back when I got my first bike, an 01' Ninja 250. Freeway, the first time (2nd hour of first ride, I just went for it :P) freaked me out.... The ground right under you moving fast, the cagers not the least bit worried as you shake, clutching on for dear life. Ha ha the good days...
I have yet to get a new windscreen although I would like a little added area as even crouched (I'm 6" 2') wind can be an issue. I have more an issue being blown around lanes rather than wind pushing me back. Although, when I first started riding, I had the issue of being blown back, what can help with that is CORE EXERCISES and proper riding position/techniques. Sadly, everyone I know or meet who complains of this, no offense, are usually weak and frail and are riding incorrectly to begin with. |
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February 19th, 2012, 02:20 PM | #24 |
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February 19th, 2012, 07:26 PM | #25 |
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I haven't felt any headwind/tailwind to be an issue. My problem is being blown around lanes like shiftyninja stated.
25-30 mph winds with gusts to 40+ makes for a not so enjoyable ride. |
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February 22nd, 2012, 06:03 PM | #26 |
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Whoa, I need to lay of the alcohol. Sorry guys for being a complete jerk.
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February 22nd, 2012, 10:34 PM | #28 |
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Yeah it is but I went on a rant like usual. Anywho, I think the scariest is riding 90+ then being blown across the freeway and stopping just short of going over the line. That set me straight, let me tell you.
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February 23rd, 2012, 09:56 AM | #29 |
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February 23rd, 2012, 10:11 AM | #30 |
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LOL at Trixter!! That is an awesome picture!
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March 2nd, 2012, 07:04 AM | #31 |
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6'4" 280lbs. Rode my Jette to school for the first time the other day and on the way home BOOM it started raining. Was actually my first time Riding in city traffic as well LOL Damn I was nervous. But yeah at one point the wind started kicking and I felt the bike being pushed to the right. Slowed down a bit and rode it out. Overall I felt ok driving in the rain, just got really nervous turning.
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March 2nd, 2012, 05:39 PM | #32 |
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Great job remaining relaxed and calm in what could be a scary first ride! You did awesome!
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March 7th, 2012, 12:33 PM | #33 |
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I don't mind AT ALL if the wind is pushing against me if I'm sitting upright even at 80mph, the only thing I'm scared about is the wind pushing the bike around. It feels like the wind is attacking the bottom and pushing the bike to the side and sometimes I would fight it. Should I be afraid of the bike slipping from under, especially if I turn? What are the suggestions
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March 7th, 2012, 12:44 PM | #34 | |
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Tuck in as much as you can, be loose on the bars and ride it out. The buffeting on the helmet is the worst. |
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