wind gusting up to 35 mph today. when is it too windy to ride? would like hear some thoughts. remember, i'm a new guy and have only been riding for a little while. i wonder about this stuff. thanx

Here in the Panhandle, the winds blow at 35 mph all the time it seems like. I just compensate for it by leaning into it (if it is a crosswind). I also take care when passing an 18-wheeler going the other way on a two-lane road. I figure if I have to lean way over when walking into the wind, that it is to windy to ride.

Havn't seen it to windy to ride yet!! :D

I would have to say when you are not comfortable on the bike that is when it is too much wind. I don't really like riding in real windy conditions but sometimes you just can not help it. Just try and relax as much as possible and do the best you can.

I had an unpleasant experience years ago from the wind. My advice is, Don't ride if you have any doubts about your ability to compensate for it. One ride isn't worth 2-weeks in the shop and $$ to fix it. My lesson cost $785. A 40 MPH wind gust pushed me into the curb and I slid about 50 ' in nice gooey mud. Some helpful citizen ( grrrrrrrrrr ) was kind enough to call the cops so that was embarassing as well. I rode it home but it looked like I'd been to a moto rally.

P.S. My incident was in Texas also.
P.P.S. Semi-Turbulance can just about tripple the appearant wind velocity.
It's like hitting a wall going through it....

Believe it or not, there are times when I just don't care to ride. Heavy rain, snow of any kind, opening day (night) of deer season, windy conditions and number 1 reaon for not riding is lightening. 600 lbs of steel between my legs during a lightening storm gives a whole new meaning to the phrase... roasted nuts.

You certainly have to be aware of the wind while riding A few weeks ago a trash dumpster blew in front of my motorcycle.

You certainly have to be aware of the wind while riding A few weeks ago a trash dumpster blew in front of my motorcycle.

:welcome aboard alleybabe. Ride it like you mean it:chop

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The other day we had a wind warning for 70 mph gusts..I won't ride in that, anything below 45 ish is fine for riding in if you pay attention..it only gets hairy when you pass a building and the crosswind dissappears for a sec. My dirtbike is a different story...it only weighs 220 lbs..when I ride it in the wind I look drunk when it gusts.

wind gusting up to 35 mph today. when is it too windy to ride? would like hear some thoughts. remember, i'm a new guy and have only been riding for a little while. i wonder about this stuff. thanx
Know exactly what you mean...............around 10am had to go to Frisco and then headed over to Lewisville. I'm 6'4" and about 220lbs, and between the bike and my size, wind can move the bike pretty good. Wind was coming from the South-Southwest at about 35mph with gusts to 45mph. East to West, I shift in the saddle to put my weight more to the left and let the upper part of my left leg sit out about 6-inches from the tank to counter balance. West to East, I did the opposite, but didn't need to extend my leg as far as the wind was partially at my back. South to North, had no problem at all. But heading North to South was a bear as I headed into the wind with a slight cross wind. The bike wanted to go both ways at once. Just slow down to maintain control and screw the cages that follow you honking their horns. Usually a couple looks from me and they stop honking. Where possible, I go to the side and signal them to pass me. My safety comes first.

Smartest thing to do if your leary about riding in the wind is don't. If ya have to just take it slow :D

Strong winds can be dangerous and slowing down and moving over to the slow lane is the safe way to ride.

There are plenty of nice days to ride. Don't ride in something that isn't comfortable or enjoyable or safe for your experience level. The first time you are leaning heavily into a crosswind, and a semi passes you on the upwind side and takes that wind away......BOY HOWDY!