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**SKSy_Biker** · 07-28-2009, 02:48 PM

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**sam92** · 07-28-2009, 03:19 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, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by apacherenator View Post

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, 03:26 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, 03:27 PM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

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, 03:30 PM

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

**rachitkohli** · 07-28-2009, 03:36 PM

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

**avinrichards** · 07-28-2009, 03:37 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, 03:38 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.

**leon_nerd** · 07-28-2009, 03:43 PM

^^^Now this post is really a huge crosswind

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**Praful** · 07-28-2009, 03:49 PM

Originally posted by Bunny View Post

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.

OMG, welcome back buddy!

Good to see you here after ages....

**niks_devil666** · 07-28-2009, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by whizzkid_ram View Post

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

+1 ,for light crosswinds , just hang your knee out , heavy crosswinds , use countersteer to lean in towards the direction of wind.

**tibby** · 07-28-2009, 03:52 PM

Superb topic! Even I was thinking of asking the same thing..

Looking forward to more comments from experienced riders, especially the tourers..

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

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)

I beg to differ on this..
Even the R15 is very sensitive to cross-winds (i understand cross winds to blow from left to right, or vice-a-versa)..
& one tends to get quite scared in cross winds on the R15, coz of the high costs involved in the repairs (full fairing na)..

However, with winds blowing front-on, simply put - its pure pleasure to ride the R15..

**pranay** · 07-28-2009, 04:07 PM

Originally posted by prafultripathy View Post

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

...

3. Become god and change your bike into a Bullet.

Seriously though, dropping your speed and leaning the bike and your weight a bit towards the direction of the crosswind might help. In serious crosswinds, it's best to move the side and wait for the turbulence to stop.

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