Terrifying Ride

bobzinger · 07-30-2008, 10:48 AM

Sunday I rode up to Lake Tahoe for the day. Coming back around 9PM on hwy580 at Altamont Pass (where the windmills are) I encountered the strongest winds I've ever felt on a motorcycle. The Northbound section from US5 (side winds) was the worst, but once it turned West there was heavier traffic and crazies cutting in and out. I was being blown from line to line. I tried every speed and riding position to stay in control. When I got thru the pass the winds lessened but my arms and neck ached.

misunderstood · 07-30-2008, 11:21 AM

Crosswinds are never fun. Glad you made it unscathed.

cactusjack · 07-30-2008, 11:35 AM

There's a reason they built that windfarm there.

waterman · 07-30-2008, 01:50 PM

Glad you made it safe. Crosswinds are a b*tch.

07-30-2008, 11:40 PM

58 through Tehachapi and 395 through Mono lake are the same way. Crosswinds like you wouldn't believe.

tkd · 07-31-2008, 07:33 AM

Reminds me of the day I brought my wifes C50 home. 20 miles straight into a 25mph headwind with gusts up to 30. No windshield. Not much fun.

**scion0** · 07-31-2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

Glad you made it safe. Crosswinds are a b*tch.

That's funny!

**Idaho** · 08-04-2008, 10:37 PM

The wind always blows at least 75 mph on the bike here in Idaho. big grin here.

**trip** · 08-05-2008, 05:14 PM

Better be glad you weren't on a 750.

07-30-2008, 10:48 AM	#1
bobzinger Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Livermore CA Posts: 1,334	Terrifying Ride Sunday I rode up to Lake Tahoe for the day. Coming back around 9PM on hwy580 at Altamont Pass (where the windmills are) I encountered the strongest winds I've ever felt on a motorcycle. The Northbound section from US5 (side winds) was the worst, but once it turned West there was heavier traffic and crazies cutting in and out. I was being blown from line to line. I tried every speed and riding position to stay in control. When I got thru the pass the winds lessened but my arms and neck ached. __________________ Life is Good! Eternal Life is better! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-30-2008, 11:21 AM	#2
misunderstood Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Knoxville,TN Posts: 1,845	Terrifying Ride Crosswinds are never fun. Glad you made it unscathed.
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07-30-2008, 11:35 AM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Terrifying Ride There's a reason they built that windfarm there. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-30-2008, 01:50 PM	#4
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	Terrifying Ride Glad you made it safe. Crosswinds are a b*tch. __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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07-30-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	Terrifying Ride 58 through Tehachapi and 395 through Mono lake are the same way. Crosswinds like you wouldn't believe. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-31-2008, 07:33 AM	#6
tkd Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Elk River, MN (twin cities) Posts: 271	Terrifying Ride Reminds me of the day I brought my wifes C50 home. 20 miles straight into a 25mph headwind with gusts up to 30. No windshield. Not much fun.
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08-04-2008, 10:37 PM	#8
Idaho Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 5,241	Terrifying Ride The wind always blows at least 75 mph on the bike here in Idaho. big grin here. __________________ Idaho (aka Curmudgeon) Blue Knights Idaho III VBA #110 VROC #24864 IBA #49753 2007 Nomad 86,000 miles Bud Smalley Pocatello, Idaho Idaho Jack Adapter
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08-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#9
trip VBA Founder Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lindale, Texas Posts: 6,846	Terrifying Ride Better be glad you weren't on a 750. __________________ Robert "Trip" Hilliard VBA/KawaNOW - Founder/Past President VBA # 00001 Trip's Website Custer 09, 18 / Maggie Valley 11 / Eureka Springs 09, 17 / Antlers 09, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18 Texas Hill Country / Deals Gap / Colorado / Wyoming / Montana / Utah / More trips for Trip
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