badkarma@rlgvax.UUCP (badkarma) (03/15/85)
Well, at least I know now... We (in D.C.) experienced 50+ m.p.h
winds and I found out it was enough to blow over my 500 lb.
Yamaha 650 Turbo. So what you say? Other than the replacement
of one functional mirror, turn signal and clutch lever; the rest
was mostly cosmetic. Damage - 790 dollars (50 dollar comp deductable).
So don't do as I did and assume (ass out of me) that a 50 mph
wind will not (or may not) knock over your 500 lb. beast. Thank God
I didn't have a Honda 1200 Limited Ed.
{allegra,siesmo}!rlgvax!beaverbarbay@spp2.UUCP (Chris Barbay) (03/20/85)
Last summer I made a trek from L.A. to Lake Havasu, near Hoover Dam, by way of Palm Springs. Unfortunately, I was not aware of the high winds blowing across the flat lands there. What an experience that was! Cruising along at about 55mph, I received a blast of wind (approx. 40mph) from the side, nearly throwing my bike out from under me. I ride a Suzuki 750ES. I can guarantee you that the size of the bike is no benefit against a cross wind. One way to reduce this buffeting from the wind is to find a semi (tractor/trailer) going your way at about the speed you wish to move and keep with it on the down side. I did this and found the buffeting to be reduced. You may get an increase in headwind but this is managable. -- Chris Barbay
djm@nmtvax.UUCP (04/09/85)
Could anyone give me some information on bike clubs oriented towards
older bikes? I am in the process of attempting to restore a basket-
case Triumph 500 (1971) and would like to communicate with others that
have experience with that line of beasts.
For that matter, anyone have a source of *cheap* original or
original-equivalent parts for the above? My bike has been munged over
incredibly badly, and about 3/4 of it will eventually need to be
replaced. (I only have to put about $500 into it to make self-propelled
and street-legal...)
Thanx in advance :
Dieter Muller
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