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Posted by 49Reo
- March 12, 2012, 18:41:53 PMA friend of mine had a Fatboy Harley with the solid aluminum wheels; after a windy holiday to Sturgis, he traded the wheels for laced wheels; said it made a BIG difference. So yes, I would have to say that the Drifter would be somewhat more susceptible to crosswinds; you might want to check your tire pressures as well; that will amplify the effects of the wind if they are under-inflated.
Regards and such,
49Reo
Posted by chief
- March 12, 2012, 16:29:02 PMI 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 AMHi 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.....