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Title: WINDY!!!!!!
Post by: shiznizbiz on September 14, 2008, 06:11:03 PM
Has anyone ever rode in 25mph crosswinds gusting(every 5 seconds) to 45-65mph?  
That shaZam! was FUN!!!!! especially dodging downed powerlines.  When you have to lean the bike into the wind like your taking a hairpin to keep it straight, you know you shouldnt ride....but Ive never been blamed of being smart...lol. :cheers:
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Post by: GeeP on September 14, 2008, 07:30:40 PM
 :laugh:  Yeah, I've done it.  65 MPH straight cross winds are good fun.
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Post by: makenzie71 on September 14, 2008, 07:58:57 PM
ummm...how about "every day"?
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Post by: mkrasavin on September 14, 2008, 09:06:13 PM
yeah today was a little hectic, streets flooding and 30mph winds!
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Post by: i-7 on September 14, 2008, 10:05:49 PM
Yeah around here theres some gusts of about 45 mph. When should I be concerned about my bike which is outside with a cover on??
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Post by: shiznizbiz on September 14, 2008, 10:08:11 PM
I tied mine up to a post.  sob aint goin no where.
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Post by: frankieG on September 15, 2008, 06:53:08 AM
we are even getting it up here in Canada.  it is very warm but raining sideways with 60kmh plus rain.