Wind gusts. I know what the answer will be but...

JeffM · November 7th, 2010, 09:31 AM

I want to see what your reactions are to when a gust of wind pushes you off line in a corner. Could a big gust cause a low side?

The proper response to a big gust, I'm sure, is to relax and go with it but crap, it is hard to ignore.

JMcDonald · November 7th, 2010, 11:10 AM

I think the correction one would make after being hit by a gust would be the cause of a crash.

Despite living in OK, the first time I was hit by a gust in the middle of a harder corner was today, actually. I was hanging off and doing about 55mph, and I did notice it, but it wasn't unnerving or anything. But then again, I do live in live in OK, so being surprised by the wind would be like getting surprised when rain comes out of dark clouds :P .

One stretch with that nice tailwind allowed me to do 110 on the speedo, though (101mph actual

) .

spooph · November 7th, 2010, 11:55 AM

If it's windy out I tend to keep it a gear higher than I normally would, to have power. A gust of wind hits, my first reaction is to twist the throttle and grip with my legs simultaneously. Being relaxed on the bars, the bike will drop, but stay straight. Someone is going to disagree with me on this, but if the cross wind is greater than your forward speed (50mph gust at 35mph), it might be better to shift your weight to the inside of the "turn"... You are you, and so you're going to have to figure out what you find to be the best for you.... Experience is the best teacher.

Alex · November 7th, 2010, 11:55 AM

I found this link in the sticky at the top of this area, it might have some good tips...

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11498

FrugalNinja250 · November 8th, 2010, 06:44 AM

I've had strong wind gusts push me all the way to the outside shoulder of a turn, almost lowsided there. Another time (same day, gusts over 50 mph!) I was going straight down the freeway at around 70 with the wind coming from my right front at a steady 40+. Another gust hit and lifted the front enough to unload the front tire and cause it to hop over a foot. I barely avoided lowsiding there as well, and dropped my speed to 55 which helped dramatically. I'm never riding in winds like that again.

November 7th, 2010, 09:31 AM	#1
JeffM Mr. 988 Name: Jeff Location: Sandy, Utah Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): One Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 1	Wind gusts. I know what the answer will be but... I want to see what your reactions are to when a gust of wind pushes you off line in a corner. Could a big gust cause a low side? The proper response to a big gust, I'm sure, is to relax and go with it but crap, it is hard to ignore. __________________________________________________ "I'm the one that's got to die when it's time for me to die, so let me live my life, the way I want to" - Jimi Hendrix Cancer

November 7th, 2010, 11:10 AM	#2
JMcDonald ninjette.org sage Name: J Location: Oklahoma Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Posts: 771	I think the correction one would make after being hit by a gust would be the cause of a crash. Despite living in OK, the first time I was hit by a gust in the middle of a harder corner was today, actually. I was hanging off and doing about 55mph, and I did notice it, but it wasn't unnerving or anything. But then again, I do live in live in OK, so being surprised by the wind would be like getting surprised when rain comes out of dark clouds :P . One stretch with that nice tailwind allowed me to do 110 on the speedo, though (101mph actual ) . __________________________________________________ Factory Pro Jet Kit, K&N R-0990 Pod Filter, Sportisi VR Black Exhaust, BRT TIS Ignition, White Paint, and 16/41 Sprockets. Soon: Maybe a 37T Rear Sprocket if I get things running like I'd hoped.

November 7th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#3
spooph ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Spooph Location: Golden, CO Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '15	If it's windy out I tend to keep it a gear higher than I normally would, to have power. A gust of wind hits, my first reaction is to twist the throttle and grip with my legs simultaneously. Being relaxed on the bars, the bike will drop, but stay straight. Someone is going to disagree with me on this, but if the cross wind is greater than your forward speed (50mph gust at 35mph), it might be better to shift your weight to the inside of the "turn"... You are you, and so you're going to have to figure out what you find to be the best for you.... Experience is the best teacher. __________________________________________________ My therapist has 2 wheels and a seat. If you are ever in doubt to my tone, please refer to my avatar.

November 7th, 2010, 11:55 AM	#4
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I found this link in the sticky at the top of this area, it might have some good tips... http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11498 __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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November 8th, 2010, 06:44 AM	#5
FrugalNinja250 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Frugal Location: Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) Join Date: Mar 2010 Motorcycle(s): Several Posts: A lot.	I've had strong wind gusts push me all the way to the outside shoulder of a turn, almost lowsided there. Another time (same day, gusts over 50 mph!) I was going straight down the freeway at around 70 with the wind coming from my right front at a steady 40+. Another gust hit and lifted the front enough to unload the front tire and cause it to hop over a foot. I barely avoided lowsiding there as well, and dropped my speed to 55 which helped dramatically. I'm never riding in winds like that again.