Riding in Wind

[countryartist]

Hi all!

How do you handle riding your trike in high winds or gusty winds? I love to ride my trike but worry about this when winds get into the 20s.

Thanks!

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[jcolson]

Winds don't bother the trike. Steady as she goes.

 

[oahe]

Re: Riding in Windd

Two weeks ago we rode across Wyoming on our way to Utah. Winds were averaging 40 mph with gusts up to 60. The trike handled fine but my arm got tired of the constant push needed to hold against that crosswind! 20 mph is but a gentle breeze.

 

[Rod69]

Twenty mile an hour winds aren't bad. The only time I hate the wind is when it tries to move your head from your body.

 

[Rick Kay]

I've noticed that strong wind gusts will push my trike a little. Steering corrections have handled it, and no drama, so far!

 

[MDGeorge]

Ditto what Rick said.
There have been a few times coming across the farms that the side gusts are sudden and it catches you by surprise. Then you come to a forest area and there is no wind, then farm again and you get blasted. It gets a little tiresome.
But the bike handles it fine. Just gotta steer into the wind.

 

[rhino 2]

No problem with the T/G. Now if your on a two wheeler , It's the preverbal white knuckle flight....

 

[Eagle Man]

Country Artist,

I've done extensive testing, particularly on the super slab, and have found that the higher my road speed is the more stable my trike becomes. Obviously, there's a limit to increasing your speed, but I have also found that a very light touch on the grips works best for me. Subjected to a wind gust, my trike will move slightly, but will return to it's original track, without the need for countersteering, as required with a two (2) wheeler.

Everyones set-up and equipment, coupled with experience will vary, so experiment with different techniques, until you come up with something that works well for you.

I also utilize a V-Stream F4 windshield, which is a vast improvement on the stock windshield. Also, if you open the vent into the first notch, you will notice less buffeting as well, as this reduces the turbulence behind the windshield, making for a more enjoyable ride, particularly for your passenger.

Hope the helps!

'08 GL1800 Cobra XL w/ 105,000 trouble free miles!
Eagle Man

 

[bongobobny]

I agree with Eagle Man! I have a clearview right now but the next one will be the F4. Higher speed makes for stable ride, it's all Physics! With anything, the more you do something the more the reaction to something becomes automatic! On a trike anything less than a tornado will most likely NOT blow you over, but it might change your course slightly, just like it would if you were driving your car.

So do not fear the wind, respect it of course, and get out and ride like the wind letting your spirit take you where it may!!!

 

[jackpoet]

First day I rode mine, or any trike, 5 hours from the dealer to my house in 45-60mi crosswinds. It handled great then and at time since then when in strong winds. Don't bother me at all, does the wife (beats her up), but the trike just goes on and on

 

[FRR]

Trikes handle so much better in wind than 2 wheelers. It would take a HUGE gust to blow a trike over. Don't sweat it. In 99% of the cases you are safe on your trike.