How to counter crosswinds on highway rides?? - xBhp.com : The Global Indian Biking Community

apacherenator · 07-28-2009, 01:20 PM

hey guys, i had a very bad experience riding my Apache on Sunday night on NH-4 while riding back from Chennai to my home town Vellore...I was always getting off balanced whenever there was a heavy crosswinds..At a point it became very scary to ride even at 80 kmph...Now that its the time of the year where there are rains in most part of the country these kind of strong winds would be prevail ant everywhere i guess... so i need your Inputs on how to counter crosswinds and have a safe ride...

SKSy_Biker · 07-28-2009, 01:48 PM

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sam92 · 07-28-2009, 02:19 PM

very good topic ..but idont think that we can do anything ..
there was a time when i had to face head on winds and it was so strong that my bike RTR couldnt cross 80

well in case of cross winds i lean towards the wind thats it

Praful · 07-28-2009, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by apacherenator

hey guys, i had a very bad experience riding my Apache on Sunday night on NH-4 while riding back from Chennai to my home town Vellore...I was always getting off balanced whenever there was a heavy crosswinds..At a point it became very scary to ride even at 80 kmph...Now that its the time of the year where there are rains in most part of the country these kind of strong winds would be prevail ant everywhere i guess... so i need your Inputs on how to counter crosswinds and have a safe ride...

Only two things can be done:-

1. Buy a more aerodynamic bike (eg: R15 or the 220, the 220 is not aerodynamic but holds well in crosswinds than other bikes)
2. Become god and control the weather

leon_nerd · 07-28-2009, 02:26 PM

Ride slow.

The higher your speed the more you are prone to get caught in the cross winds. If you moving at a higher speed in X/Wind there is a pressure imbalance on the sides. The side from which the X/Winds are coming builts a high pressure area than the opposite side. And this imbalance tends to throw you and your bike off, with more like a lifting force. So, the lesser the speed the less prone you are to fall. Moreover at low speeds you can safely counteract the X/Winds in case they are really strong. Riding slow is the best solution.

MG · 07-28-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by prafultripathy

1. Buy a more aerodynamic bike (eg: R15 or the 220, the 220 is not aerodynamic but holds well in crosswinds than other bikes)
2. Become god and control the weather

Riding in crosswinds,220 wins hands down.

One more option is to enjoy the crosswinds which I generally do.That way the fear automatically goes off & you tend to go with the flow.

whizzkid_ram · 07-28-2009, 02:30 PM

i think there should be no way other than leaning towards the wind

rachitkohli · 07-28-2009, 02:36 PM

yes leaning is also good, gripping your bike nicely..
avoid wearing cloths that keep on flapping...

avinrichards · 07-28-2009, 02:37 PM

Well...

personally i go in for a trade off between the two.

Enjoy the push and pull but at controlled speeds.

Its like a crazy pillion sitting behind leaning from side to side.

Bunny · 07-28-2009, 02:38 PM

You cant do much in this case. Aerodynamic bikes like the R15 are good for cutting thru air : but in this case, when wind hits you sideways, even these bikes cant help much.

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sam92 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: padmaraonagar , secunderabad Posts: 1,915	very good topic ..but idont think that we can do anything .. there was a time when i had to face head on winds and it was so strong that my bike RTR couldnt cross 80 well in case of cross winds i lean towards the wind thats it __________________ FACEBOOK HYDERABAD XBHP VIDEO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTMF0soJCI8 The fast became faster[RTR] and now is the FASTEST[220] !!

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leon_nerd Stop Staring Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Posts: 758	Ride slow. The higher your speed the more you are prone to get caught in the cross winds. If you moving at a higher speed in X/Wind there is a pressure imbalance on the sides. The side from which the X/Winds are coming builts a high pressure area than the opposite side. And this imbalance tends to throw you and your bike off, with more like a lifting force. So, the lesser the speed the less prone you are to fall. Moreover at low speeds you can safely counteract the X/Winds in case they are really strong. Riding slow is the best solution. __________________ Enna Rascalla. Mind it !!!

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whizzkid_ram Bucephalus Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: UNITED STATES OF CHENNAI, TN 21 AH 4555, TN 21 J 4555, TN 21 AF 4555 Posts: 1,826	i think there should be no way other than leaning towards the wind __________________ B o D a C i O u S The increase in performance is directly proportional to the size of the hole in your pocket :D

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rachitkohli HardRider Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Mumbai Posts: 1,930	yes leaning is also good, gripping your bike nicely.. avoid wearing cloths that keep on flapping... __________________ ..»».. I will rather ride my Bike thinking about God, then sitting in a Temple thinking about my Bike.. »».. Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai June '09 :On xBHP: Ride With me to Leh Blog : Mumbai - Leh - Mumbai : 21 Days, 6500kms. Journey to Heaven..June'09 GreatIndianRide - West India on a 110cc for over a month 2nd, Mumbai-Leh-Mumbai : July'11 (blog coming soon)

07-28-2009, 01:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
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07-28-2009, 02:37 PM	#9 (permalink)
avinrichards am i who idea no have you! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bangalore /Cochin Posts: 1,304	Well... personally i go in for a trade off between the two. Enjoy the push and pull but at controlled speeds. Its like a crazy pillion sitting behind leaning from side to side. __________________ CBR 250R Top Speed Video ;)

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Bunny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: New Delhi Posts: 760	You cant do much in this case. Aerodynamic bikes like the R15 are good for cutting thru air : but in this case, when wind hits you sideways, even these bikes cant help much. __________________ My little big blog bunnypunia.blogspot.com

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