Interstate Riding, Wind, Wet Pavement, and Curves

[Saki.Girl]

Originally Posted by fretbuzz

Sabrina, If your past the 2k mark, your definitely showing a dedication to riding -more so than some folks I know of.

(If you've got more posts than miles, you might be a . . . )

As far as the wind goes, that'll come and a heavier bike won't necessarily change much. It can impact my Nomad at 800 pounds (+210 ), but it's a developed skill just like anything else and something you'll get used to.

Just remember that when the wind is strong don't ever expect to be absolutely stable.

Be safe.

that is so very very true 2k is getting some good time on the bike and shows how much dedication you have to riding for sure , the more you ride the more comfortable you will feel riding in the wind .
keep up the great miles

[1sportbikerider]

+1 on pulling Saki.Girl's hair - I mean what she said

[Saki.Girl]

Originally Posted by 1sportbikerider

+1 on pulling Saki.Girl's hair - I mean what she said

[Deeppurple52]

Sabrina... These are commom concerns. Having ridden many, many miles in the wet, I can assure you that your bike will handle and turn just fine as long as you are careful and don't do anything abrupt. Be careful braking with the rear brake. Once you unload the rear tire it will lock easily and high-side you. Not to worry if you are aware.
BTW your tires will hydroplane at 9 x square root of tire pressure. So.... if you are running 40 psi in your tires that speed is 9 x 6.325 = 56.92 mph. You were right to feel that your bike was loose at 55mph!
Do not be afraid of the wet. We alway pack our rain gear and look at bad weather as just part of the adventure!