Out in the 60mph roads

n1kk137 · 07-16-2008, 08:23 AM

Went out a wee run to try out the 60mph roads last night as I'd never been them before.

I couldn't really go above 50mph cos I was shitting myself haha, felt as it the front end was going to come up and that I was going to blow off as it was so windy at that speed. Am I doing something wrong, do I need to tuck myself in and lean right forward or something?

Felt quite unsteady as well as if i wasnt going quite straight?!?!?

Rerb · 07-16-2008, 08:34 AM

The wind is something that you will get used to given time, wait till you ride a bigger bike with a fairing for the first time whilst windy

n1kk137 · 07-16-2008, 08:55 AM

Just feel because i'm quite light that i'll come off the back lol, feel like I cant pull the clutch it and take my hand off the bar as it's that windy haha

Spree · 07-16-2008, 09:16 AM

I bet you got off the bike with a big grin on your face though eh

Singh600RR · 07-16-2008, 11:21 AM

It does take some getting used too riding in strong winds.

However the front end shouldn't feel as if it's going to come up at 50mph on a 125.

You do need to tuck in, as you need to present a small aerodynamic profile as possible.

Shamblatron · 07-16-2008, 09:20 PM

Sounds like your having fun out there, I have been getting used to passing lorries on the short strech of the A1 I can't really miss when heading home, you seem to get sucked in to the left a tad when passing the cab of the lorry.

Got it now tho

heavenlees · 07-17-2008, 07:41 AM

I just hit my 600 miles on all sorts of roads still kinda scared of motorways but I hit a couple of tons yesterday and don't feel so crap on the corners or bends and the wind isn't a problem anymore like it was when I first passed

still got the grin on my face

lady clara · 07-17-2008, 09:13 PM

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Originally Posted by n1kk137

Just feel because i'm quite light that i'll come off the back lol, feel like I cant pull the clutch it and take my hand off the bar as it's that windy haha

Oh the memories....I remember my instuctor telling me to get up to 60 and I thought he was crazy! I promise after a few times it'll feel like second nature and you'll wonder why you were worried.

DaveM · 07-17-2008, 09:17 PM

Like LC says, it probably just feels new/different at present, but you'll soon get used to it. Have fun!

n1kk137 · 07-17-2008, 10:13 PM

ok, so it's just a case of goin for it and holding on tight haha. Will have to just brace myself and go for it or fix a wind shield on haha.

07-16-2008, 08:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	Out in the 60mph roads Went out a wee run to try out the 60mph roads last night as I'd never been them before. I couldn't really go above 50mph cos I was shitting myself haha, felt as it the front end was going to come up and that I was going to blow off as it was so windy at that speed. Am I doing something wrong, do I need to tuck myself in and lean right forward or something? Felt quite unsteady as well as if i wasnt going quite straight?!?!?
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10

07-16-2008, 08:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
Rerb Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Staffs Posts: 1,796	Re: Out in the 60mph roads The wind is something that you will get used to given time, wait till you ride a bigger bike with a fairing for the first time whilst windy

07-16-2008, 08:55 AM	#3 (permalink)
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Out in the 60mph roads Just feel because i'm quite light that i'll come off the back lol, feel like I cant pull the clutch it and take my hand off the bar as it's that windy haha
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10

07-16-2008, 09:16 AM	#4 (permalink)
Spree Administrator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Newton Le Willows Posts: 3,201	Re: Out in the 60mph roads I bet you got off the bike with a big grin on your face though eh
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07-16-2008, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
Singh600RR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Nottingham Posts: 576	Re: Out in the 60mph roads It does take some getting used too riding in strong winds. However the front end shouldn't feel as if it's going to come up at 50mph on a 125. You do need to tuck in, as you need to present a small aerodynamic profile as possible.
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07-16-2008, 09:20 PM	#6 (permalink)
Shamblatron Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Nr Newark on Trent Posts: 233	Re: Out in the 60mph roads Sounds like your having fun out there, I have been getting used to passing lorries on the short strech of the A1 I can't really miss when heading home, you seem to get sucked in to the left a tad when passing the cab of the lorry. Got it now tho

07-17-2008, 07:41 AM	#7 (permalink)
heavenlees Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cleveland Posts: 231	Re: Out in the 60mph roads I just hit my 600 miles on all sorts of roads still kinda scared of motorways but I hit a couple of tons yesterday and don't feel so crap on the corners or bends and the wind isn't a problem anymore like it was when I first passed still got the grin on my face
	Heavenlees

07-17-2008, 09:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
DaveM Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Sunderland Posts: 116	Re: Out in the 60mph roads Like LC says, it probably just feels new/different at present, but you'll soon get used to it. Have fun!

07-17-2008, 10:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10	Re: Out in the 60mph roads ok, so it's just a case of goin for it and holding on tight haha. Will have to just brace myself and go for it or fix a wind shield on haha.
n1kk137 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 10

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