It was cold today...

py2e · April 12th, 2009, 07:54 PM

but I rode anyways... along with the cross winds.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 07:58 PM

details man!

py2e · April 12th, 2009, 08:05 PM

I woke up and it was sunny. So I decided that I was going to ride to church instead of driving since my car had no gas anyways.

Realized that it was a little chilly outside as I went down the block, and I wanted to turn back... but I decided to man up and just push through it. Anyways I got on the highway and experienced cross winds for the very first time. I kept calm and tuck myself in as much as possible. Not a fun experience but it was a good learning one.

sometimesido · April 12th, 2009, 08:07 PM

Haha, yea my first time was scary as hell!
I'm starting to like the feeling of cross winds, I don't know if that's a good thing...

How many miles did you rack up?

py2e · April 12th, 2009, 08:10 PM

~60 miles, 330 miles total on the bike. I'm racking it up pretty quick as I find myself driving less and less...

Will a DB windscreen help? I've been keeping my eyes on a zero gravity dark smoke DB for awhile.

miks · April 12th, 2009, 08:12 PM

Cross winds sound scary, might blow you right off the road.

Rynownd · April 12th, 2009, 08:13 PM

I experienced some nasty cross winds today as well. It was my first time on an interstate I-69 heh... 69

I was doin between 70 and 80 leaning about 15 degrees to the right, just to keep goin' strait.

rceezy · April 12th, 2009, 08:29 PM

We experienced some crosswinds today also in Southern Indiana... I decided to "tuck in" and "lay" on my tank. WOW, what a world of difference. The winds did not exist when I was in the aggressive position. I am starting to wonder if clip on's would be good for me.

I'm glad a few of us were able to enjoy the sun today. No telling if it's gonna come out tomorrow!

Sound Wave · April 12th, 2009, 09:14 PM

cross winds suck. i was going through my favorite twisty section one day and the wind was blowing so hard that i had to push harder to maintain my line. then the wind suddenly died and i shot towards the edge of the lane. really scary. after a couple turns like that, i slowed way down.

Viper-Byte · April 12th, 2009, 09:22 PM

Cross winds are not fun at all... the first time I hit a real cross wind I was doing 130kph down the highway round a corner with a concrete barrier... The wind was pushing me into the barrier, watching it get closer was rather scary, especially since I was really leaned over as it was. LOL.

Nemy · April 12th, 2009, 11:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by py2e

Will a DB windscreen help? I've been keeping my eyes on a zero gravity dark smoke DB for awhile.

Don't think they'll help with cross winds but they'll certainly stop the wind from hitting smack dab on your chest when your riding upright.

Sound Wave · April 12th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nemy

Don't think they'll help with cross winds but they'll certainly stop the wind from hitting smack dab on your chest when your riding upright.

yeah, as you could imagine, it is useless in a cross wind. but it really helps on the highway during normal riding situations..

dyeclan · April 13th, 2009, 05:33 AM

I rode 400 miles this weekend in those same winds. It was my first time out with the dark smoke ZG DB screen. Straight on, that screen is just plain awesome. I couldn't get over the difference in the wind hit point. Best mod so far. As far as from the side, yeah, nuttin. The only thing I noticed about that screen is it's a dust magnet. I'm going to try wiping it down with a dryer sheet and see if that kills the static.

TnNinjaGirl · April 13th, 2009, 05:48 AM

Going over bridges will get you sometimes too. There's one bridge on Pellissippi Pkwy that messes me up all the time. Be careful in that wind, it's scary.

camaroz1985 · April 13th, 2009, 07:09 AM

It sure was cold last night. Rode about 225 miles after dark last night and decided my boots and gloves are only good to about 40 degrees. 5 hours later I was at home in a nice hot shower

Kerberos · October 23rd, 2011, 12:34 AM

i have yet to hit really hard cross wind or on a strong front wind. may need to get a wide front shield. do they make a big difference in front wind.

April 12th, 2009, 07:54 PM	#1
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	It was cold today... but I rode anyways... along with the cross winds. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2009, 07:58 PM	#2
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	details man! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 08:05 PM	#3
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	I woke up and it was sunny. So I decided that I was going to ride to church instead of driving since my car had no gas anyways. Realized that it was a little chilly outside as I went down the block, and I wanted to turn back... but I decided to man up and just push through it. Anyways I got on the highway and experienced cross winds for the very first time. I kept calm and tuck myself in as much as possible. Not a fun experience but it was a good learning one. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2009, 08:07 PM	#4
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	Haha, yea my first time was scary as hell! I'm starting to like the feeling of cross winds, I don't know if that's a good thing... How many miles did you rack up? __________________________________________________ my flickr™

April 12th, 2009, 08:10 PM	#5
py2e ninjette.org member Name: Pete Location: Clifton, NJ Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 BLACK Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 164	~60 miles, 330 miles total on the bike. I'm racking it up pretty quick as I find myself driving less and less... Will a DB windscreen help? I've been keeping my eyes on a zero gravity dark smoke DB for awhile. __________________________________________________

April 12th, 2009, 08:12 PM	#6
miks I'm lovin' it. Name: Mike Location: Melb, Australia Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Black 250R Posts: A lot.	Cross winds sound scary, might blow you right off the road.

April 12th, 2009, 08:13 PM	#7
Rynownd ninjette.org guru Name: Ryne Location: West Laf, IN Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 290	I experienced some nasty cross winds today as well. It was my first time on an interstate I-69 heh... 69 I was doin between 70 and 80 leaning about 15 degrees to the right, just to keep goin' strait. __________________________________________________ http://www.southparkstudios.com/clips/224099

April 12th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#8
rceezy Lean Me Name: RC Location: America Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: 678 Blog Entries: 4	We experienced some crosswinds today also in Southern Indiana... I decided to "tuck in" and "lay" on my tank. WOW, what a world of difference. The winds did not exist when I was in the aggressive position. I am starting to wonder if clip on's would be good for me. I'm glad a few of us were able to enjoy the sun today. No telling if it's gonna come out tomorrow!

April 12th, 2009, 09:14 PM	#9
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	cross winds suck. i was going through my favorite twisty section one day and the wind was blowing so hard that i had to push harder to maintain my line. then the wind suddenly died and i shot towards the edge of the lane. really scary. after a couple turns like that, i slowed way down.

April 12th, 2009, 09:22 PM	#10
Viper-Byte ninjette.org sage Name: David Location: Wellington, New Zealand Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250R in Green! (Sold) Now 2011 Triumph Daytona 675 SE Posts: 564	Cross winds are not fun at all... the first time I hit a real cross wind I was doing 130kph down the highway round a corner with a concrete barrier... The wind was pushing me into the barrier, watching it get closer was rather scary, especially since I was really leaned over as it was. LOL. __________________________________________________ 2008 GREEN Kawasaki Ninja 250R. AreaP Quiet Core Carbon Fibre : 8000k HIDs : Dynojet Jet kit : Double Bubble Windscreen

April 13th, 2009, 05:33 AM	#13
dyeclan Scooter Trash No0b Name: Frank Location: Cleveland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 EX250R 'Gears of War' Theme Bike, ZG DB screen, cowl, progrips. Posts: 73	I rode 400 miles this weekend in those same winds. It was my first time out with the dark smoke ZG DB screen. Straight on, that screen is just plain awesome. I couldn't get over the difference in the wind hit point. Best mod so far. As far as from the side, yeah, nuttin. The only thing I noticed about that screen is it's a dust magnet. I'm going to try wiping it down with a dryer sheet and see if that kills the static.

April 13th, 2009, 05:48 AM	#14
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Going over bridges will get you sometimes too. There's one bridge on Pellissippi Pkwy that messes me up all the time. Be careful in that wind, it's scary.

April 13th, 2009, 07:09 AM	#15
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	It sure was cold last night. Rode about 225 miles after dark last night and decided my boots and gloves are only good to about 40 degrees. 5 hours later I was at home in a nice hot shower

October 23rd, 2011, 12:34 AM	#16
Kerberos ninjette.org member Name: Leo Location: Washington State Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 2010 (Sold), 2013 Ninja 300!! Posts: 156	i have yet to hit really hard cross wind or on a strong front wind. may need to get a wide front shield. do they make a big difference in front wind. __________________________________________________ Thousands of candles can be lit from a single candle, and the life of the candle will not be shortened. -BL2

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