Sierra, that is what SILs looks like. It does not seem any longer than a typical Cruiser to me. Weight is all low with no tall side profile to catch the wind
Crosswinds
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Sierra, that is what SILs looks like. It does not seem any longer than a typical Cruiser to me. Weight is all low with no tall side profile to catch the wind
The only time I like a cross wind is when it stops.
I rode from the ET hwy near Area 51 to Delta Ut in 60 mph (gusts to 80) cross winds. I felt like I had spent a couple hours in a tumble dryer...
After putting a cumulative 100 K (appx) on wings (1200 and 1500) I have to say I'd rather do wind on a wing than on the S10. Cold weather riding too is much more pleasant on a wing...but I digress.
I have noticed that when the semi trucks suddenly disappear from the road its time to consider stopping. It is easier for them to monitor the weather stations than it is for me.
When it is windy a couple things that seem to help me is relaxing and lowering the shoulders (easier said than done) also if the winds are bad enough I hunker down as much as I can on my tank bag.
Even as skinny as I am.... (ahem).... getting my torso out of the wind makes a huge difference.
I rode from the ET hwy near Area 51 to Delta Ut in 60 mph (gusts to 80) cross winds. I felt like I had spent a couple hours in a tumble dryer...
After putting a cumulative 100 K (appx) on wings (1200 and 1500) I have to say I'd rather do wind on a wing than on the S10. Cold weather riding too is much more pleasant on a wing...but I digress.
I have noticed that when the semi trucks suddenly disappear from the road its time to consider stopping. It is easier for them to monitor the weather stations than it is for me.
When it is windy a couple things that seem to help me is relaxing and lowering the shoulders (easier said than done) also if the winds are bad enough I hunker down as much as I can on my tank bag.
Even as skinny as I am.... (ahem).... getting my torso out of the wind makes a huge difference.