Modify message

The message has the following error or errors that must be corrected before continuing:
Warning: this topic has not been posted in for at least 180 days.
Unless you're sure you want to reply, please consider starting a new topic.
Attachments: (Clear attachments)
Restrictions: 6 per post (6 remaining), maximum total size 64.00 MB, maximum individual size 29.30 MB
Uncheck the attachments you no longer want attached
Click or drag files here to attach them.
(Clear attachments)
Other options
Shortcuts: ALT+S post or ALT+P preview

Topic summary

Posted by chief
 - March 12, 2012, 16:29:02 PM

I would think the answer would be YES. On the Great Plains in the USA, crosswinds of 30 mph or more isn't unusual. On the Goldwing, the rear tire is enclosed much like the Drifter, but the front tire is realatively open. Our last trip out west, we got into 30+ crosswinds. Heavy crosswinds are no fun on any bike.  ANY crosswind will impact any bike, but the enclosed front wheel is likely to make it more pronounced.

Posted by Gerhardberger
 - March 12, 2012, 11:51:13 AM

Hi to everybody !

I was planning last weekend to meke a trip with my wife to the city of Cuenca. It's a very nice city, just 100miles from Madrid by highway.

Friday afternoon, nice weather, shining sun and my bike´s bags loaded w/ all necessary for the weekend....But after first 25miles I was forced to return by the strong sidewind I suffered on the highway.  >:(
My wife was very nervous and exhaused and I preffered to do a quick transportation method change, than to "pay the price" for the rest of the Weekend ,)

My question is: Are our Drifters much more sensitive to sidewind than any other bike, due to the large wheelcovers?

Thanks in advance.....

SMF spam blocked by CleanTalk