Too much wind in your face! - Harley Forum

humpbackbob · #1 10-21-2007, 11:42 PM

I traded my 1200 Sportster last year for a Softail Deluxe. I have been very pleased with the difference in the ride quality,if not the general handling.
Yesterday,on the way to the first annual "Jessie's Ride",a charity ride in aid of victims of child abusers, the bike sprung a leak in the rear tire. Undettered,I hopped on the back of my buddy's machine and scooted back to his place to borrow his Sporty, (good guy huh?) We made it on time and had the cops as outriders,holding up traffic at lights and intersections. There were over 100 bikes in attendance,it was some sight. Anyway,off we went,hit the highway and the whole group hit around 65-70 mph. There was quite a breeze and how I didn't loose that Sportster in the crosswind is a miracle. It was hard work hanging on in the group and at the end,only about 30 miles to the half way point,I asked my buddy if he had the same problem on his Lowrider. Not really he said,and all the folks on the baggers looked at me sideways. I've forgetten how much work it is to keep hold of that lightweight at highway speed in a stiff breeze. Is it me, or has anyone else had the same experience?

#2 10-22-2007, 07:15 PM

It's true that Sportsters are more sensitive to cross winds and turbulence that the larger, heavier bikes. For the long rides or when the wind is gusty I choose the big bikes. If I am headed for twisty roads the Sportster is the bike of choice. Gotta have the right tool for the job.

#3 10-22-2007, 10:19 PM

hey humpback my friend - you rode bee-otch on your friends bike?
got any pics?

what can i say?

i like to watch

wanker - who knows now- how you got your name!!

humpbackbob · #4 10-23-2007, 01:56 AM

Wanker - who has a mind like a cess pit

now now you old tosser, don't lets start all that ho mo fo bic lark agin. YEAH iI RODE BEOTTCH. Still it was only back to his place.(Oh crap this is sounding worse.) At least it wasn't to to start of the ride.Ther were at least 30 Banditos present. Now that would have been bad. NO PICTURES.

94flhtcu · #5 10-23-2007, 07:33 AM

HA HA HA! That's great, for once it didn't happen to me...

#6 10-23-2007, 10:33 AM

well i think you might want to stop here humpy me old friend, the hole youve dug, well, lets jsut say - it is big enough for you and your friend!!

wanker ;-)

humpbackbob · #7 10-23-2007, 02:58 PM

OK Wanker - who has a rapier wit.

I quit. How did my original question get so twisted?

1996Fatboy · #8 10-25-2007, 07:21 PM

All of my sportsters acted that way when playing in the wind but I think my Fatboy with the solid wheels is worse. Crossing long bridges when windy can be quite an adventure!

96

humpbackbob · #9 10-26-2007, 12:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1996Fatboy

All of my sportsters acted that way when playing in the wind but I think my Fatboy with the solid wheels is worse. Crossing long bridges when windy can be quite an adventure!

96

Thanks Fatboy for a relevant response to my question. You are a gentleman.

#10 10-28-2007, 09:07 PM

I caught some nice gusts this last few weeks on my Sporty. Holy F---. I swear sometimes my wheels were both off the road at the same time.

Its fun. Get a little tired doing it a few hundred miles.

I usally ride close to the center line. Not when the wind is howling.