First Motorway Ride.... - SV650.org

11-05-10, 10:50 AM

Went out to a meeting this morning on the curvy...first trip on the motorway on a bike for me!

Much easier than expected, even though it was quite busy.

How much wind buffeting is normal would you say? I'm 6ft 1in so no doubt that won't help, but just wondering whether today was particularly windy, or if I'm being soft?

Stu · 11-05-10, 11:42 AM

What bike? i.e have you got a fairing?
How low do you like to crouch over the tank?

You'll soon get used to what you're happy with

welcome

11-05-10, 11:48 AM

Your quite upright when riding bobbert, noticed that instantly when you were following me.
Might be better if you lean forward a bit more.
Im a short ass so it only really gets my in the head, but all I needed to do to let the wind flow straight over was tilt my head down slightly. If you were to lean forward then I'd imagine that it'd pass over you no worries. Preton rode a variety of curvys an you're defo shorter than he is so I wouldnt worry about "been too tall for the bike"

11-05-10, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Stu

What bike? i.e have you got a fairing?
How low do you like to crouch over the tank?

You'll soon get used to what you're happy with

welcome

He's got my old curvy Stu, the yellow fully faired one I took to AR last year.

Stu · 11-05-10, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by leedsmatt7

He's got my old curvy Stu, the yellow one I took to AR last year.

OMG. Did you tell him about the...?
I thought that was supposed to be condemned

How the heck did that get back on the road?

11-05-10, 11:57 AM

Its amazing what a lick of paint and some good sales man speak can do,
Printed him off a couple of fake MOT certs and HPI check result - worked a charm

Bri w · 11-05-10, 12:11 PM

Don't worry about the wind, you'll soon not even notice unless it is a horrendously windy day

11-05-10, 12:19 PM

double bubble screen thats all im saying

11-05-10, 12:27 PM

Yeah I've tried leaning forward at higher speeds, does tend to help a bit, doing the same journey again tomorrow anyway, so I'll see if I can make things a bit more slippery

11-05-10, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davepreston

double bubble screen thats all im saying

Its got one, fabrini or how ever its spelt.

11-05-10, 10:50 AM	#1
Roberrrrt Guest Posts: n/a	First Motorway Ride.... Went out to a meeting this morning on the curvy...first trip on the motorway on a bike for me! Much easier than expected, even though it was quite busy. How much wind buffeting is normal would you say? I'm 6ft 1in so no doubt that won't help, but just wondering whether today was particularly windy, or if I'm being soft?

11-05-10, 11:42 AM	#2
Stu Trinity Mega Poster Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Guildford Posts: 8,027	Re: First Motorway Ride.... What bike? i.e have you got a fairing? How low do you like to crouch over the tank? You'll soon get used to what you're happy with welcome

11-05-10, 11:48 AM	#3
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Motorway Ride.... Your quite upright when riding bobbert, noticed that instantly when you were following me. Might be better if you lean forward a bit more. Im a short ass so it only really gets my in the head, but all I needed to do to let the wind flow straight over was tilt my head down slightly. If you were to lean forward then I'd imagine that it'd pass over you no worries. Preton rode a variety of curvys an you're defo shorter than he is so I wouldnt worry about "been too tall for the bike"

11-05-10, 11:57 AM	#6
Owenski Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Motorway Ride.... Its amazing what a lick of paint and some good sales man speak can do, Printed him off a couple of fake MOT certs and HPI check result - worked a charm

11-05-10, 12:11 PM	#7
Bri w Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Turre, Almeria Posts: 668	Re: First Motorway Ride.... Don't worry about the wind, you'll soon not even notice unless it is a horrendously windy day __________________ *"It's not the years in your life, it's the life in your years."* Currently - Fighting the urge... seen a nice Triumph America Previously - Honda CB125, Honda CB400-4 & BSA B40, Moto Guzzi 850, Yamaha RD250, Suzuki GT380, Kawasaki Z1B, Kawasaki Z650, Honda VFR, Triumph Street Triple R.

11-05-10, 12:19 PM	#8
davepreston Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Motorway Ride.... double bubble screen thats all im saying

11-05-10, 12:27 PM	#9
Roberrrrt Guest Posts: n/a	Re: First Motorway Ride.... Yeah I've tried leaning forward at higher speeds, does tend to help a bit, doing the same journey again tomorrow anyway, so I'll see if I can make things a bit more slippery

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