suspension adjustments...= to me it feels like i have no control over the back of the bike. any advice or just park it on those days.
What these guys said! Just tuck yourself down. The bike will make the necessary corrections for the wind. Just keep your wits and don't try to muscle the bike up, that's when you get into trouble, especially during gusts. Just ride it out and you'll be fine. I have ridden in 40+ gusts and I just tucked in tight and let the bike do what it needed to. I didn't try to fight it and all was fine.thats what i have tried so far. tucking deffinently helps. yes the gusts are what get you. coming up on tree lines, meeting large trailers, etc... has been making me feel a bit uneasy.
I agree with that...soften the rear up especially if youre a light rider. I'm about 175lbs with my gear on and I find #2 rear a good balance front to back. My buddy who is about 185 and his 115 GF rode all day doubled up with the same #2 setting and didnt have any probs at all. Try the softer setting. Youre going to find the bike sits a little lower and will feel more planted in the rear especially on rougher roads.suspension adjustments...
adjust that rear shock to your weight. Throw some progressive springs in the front....and tuck in..
+1Have been caught in 40mph gusts...
It's the gusts you have to worry about, constant wind isn't the issue, you can lean into the wind and the bike has no issues, it's being ready for the shifts in wind that make it rough. I avoid riding near cages as much as possible if it's really gusty, never know when the wind is going to try and push you into the next lane.
thats interesting. im about 165 and it came set at 3. i moved it up to 4 b/c i thought it settled quicker on rougher roads. (going over railroad crossings ect.)I agree with that...soften the rear up especially if youre a light rider. I'm about 175lbs with my gear on and I find #2 rear a good balance front to back. My buddy who is about 185 and his 115 GF rode all day doubled up with the same #2 setting and didnt have any probs at all. Try the softer setting. Youre going to find the bike sits a little lower and will feel more planted in the rear especially on rougher roads.