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feeling the wind

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:30 pm
by coachz
Going 60 I feel a lot of wind pushing me arond. Does the tall windshield fix that?

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 8:51 pm
by gn2
coachz wrote:Going 60 I feel a lot of wind pushing me arond. Does the tall windshield fix that?
No.
Learning to relax is the cure.

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2015 9:38 pm
by davenowherejones
coachz wrote:Going 60 I feel a lot of wind pushing me arond. Does the tall windshield fix that?
My Forza was much better in the wind when I put on the tall Honda windshield. Also the short shield used to let the wind punch me in the chest. I like the look with the short shield but it is more comfortable and better riding with the tall one for me.

One problem I have with the tall shield is that there is not enough wind on my helmet when it is raining. The helmet shield fogs up more and rain gets in my helmet vents.

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 10:08 am
by j.d.b.
When you say you're being "pushed around", are you talking about your body or your body and the whole bike? These things are pretty light and do get tossed around in a decent wind gust. Not much substance to hold ya down. I stay off the freeway.
I like the tall shield on my pcx. Much calmer back there. I gave up a few mph, but it's a worthy trade. Between the bike-body and the tall shield it's a very nice ride on cold mornings. I have the National N20052.

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 2:09 pm
by coachz
Yeah, the body and to a lesser extent the bike. Both get pushed around at 70mph but the body more.

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2015 5:43 pm
by j.d.b.
The shield will help a lot with yer body. You will feel the wind gusts load the bike more, though. One way to find out, really. Do you know of anyone who has one mounted and will let you take it for a ride?

Re: feeling the wind

Posted: Tue Nov 03, 2015 1:12 am
by Kompact
Putting on a tall windshield will fix what you're describing. Takes all the pressure off your chest. You can sit relaxed even at top speed and not have any head on wind pushing against you.