Wind likely cause of rider death

pagemastr · 05-14-2009, 10:43 PM

A REAL windy ride recently on my way back from Detroit, I could see this happening. Truck passing a woman on a MC, stops the wind she is leaning into and she rides into the truck. Article below.

http://www.4029tv.com/news/19456324/detail.html

Even on the Nomad I was leaning into the wind as much as I ever remember...Ride safe!

ballast · 05-15-2009, 12:51 AM

THANKS!!! I'm not sure I would have thought about that on my own.

**ringadingh** · 05-15-2009, 05:32 AM

I find that years of experience ridind, help deal with situations like that, the hard part is living long enough to gain the experience.

markusmaximus · 05-15-2009, 07:33 PM

I can certainly relate. I battled some 30+ mph winds on a ride back from Chicago a few weeks back. A few scary moments to say the least.

**glwilson** · 05-16-2009, 09:24 AM

Cancelled my trip today due to high wind forecast. Where I was going is very hilly and the gusts are dangerous... often throwing bikes into oncoming traffic -- not something I cared to battle today.

dogdoc · 05-22-2009, 02:01 PM

Know when to fold 'em.

jamiep24 · 05-26-2009, 08:32 PM

Know what you mean, Doc. I was on an interstate a couple weeks ago going 75-80 and seemed like I got caught between 3 18 wheelers. They were all pulling at me from different directions and that was probably the scariest moment so far for me. Glad I'm riding an 1000-plus (with me on it) pound bullet. If I were on a 400 or 500 pound bike there would be many days I wouldn't get out. Jamie

cheriann · 05-29-2009, 09:48 AM

OMG!

I didn't know this could happen!!!! I am SO sorry this happend to her, but her accident can help raise awareness of this.... :'(

05-29-2009, 06:08 PM

Those 400 pound sport bikes, or sport touring, bikes handle wind much better than our Nomads with the big sail for a windshield.

05-14-2009, 10:43 PM	#1
pagemastr Advanced Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Central Ohio, USA Posts: 676	Wind likely cause of rider death A REAL windy ride recently on my way back from Detroit, I could see this happening. Truck passing a woman on a MC, stops the wind she is leaning into and she rides into the truck. Article below. http://www.4029tv.com/news/19456324/detail.html Even on the Nomad I was leaning into the wind as much as I ever remember...Ride safe! Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-15-2009, 12:51 AM	#2
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	Wind likely cause of rider death THANKS!!! I'm not sure I would have thought about that on my own. __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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05-15-2009, 05:32 AM	#3
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Wind likely cause of rider death I find that years of experience ridind, help deal with situations like that, the hard part is living long enough to gain the experience. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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05-15-2009, 07:33 PM	#4
markusmaximus Advanced Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 603	Wind likely cause of rider death I can certainly relate. I battled some 30+ mph winds on a ride back from Chicago a few weeks back. A few scary moments to say the least.
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05-16-2009, 09:24 AM	#5
glwilson Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Central Illinois Posts: 8,575	Wind likely cause of rider death Cancelled my trip today due to high wind forecast. Where I was going is very hilly and the gusts are dangerous... often throwing bikes into oncoming traffic -- not something I cared to battle today. __________________ "During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act." "You can have your own opinion, but not your own facts." *Former VBA NCR Assist Regional Leader* Formerly: 2004 1500FI Bronze Nomad: 2009 & 2014 HD Ultra Current Rides: 2017 HD Ultra Limited & 2011 Can Am Spyder RTS-SE Attended: VBA National Rallies 2009, 2011, 2015; VBA/NCR Regional Rally 2010, 12, 14, 16 and several rides throughout with regional members. VBA Member #652 HOG Member #3935417 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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05-22-2009, 02:01 PM	#6
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Wind likely cause of rider death Know when to fold 'em.
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05-26-2009, 08:32 PM	#7
jamiep24 Advanced Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Yazoo City, Ms Posts: 965	Wind likely cause of rider death Know what you mean, Doc. I was on an interstate a couple weeks ago going 75-80 and seemed like I got caught between 3 18 wheelers. They were all pulling at me from different directions and that was probably the scariest moment so far for me. Glad I'm riding an 1000-plus (with me on it) pound bullet. If I were on a 400 or 500 pound bike there would be many days I wouldn't get out. Jamie
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05-29-2009, 09:48 AM	#8
cheriann Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Southern Maryland Posts: 1,250	Wind likely cause of rider death OMG! I didn't know this could happen!!!! I am SO sorry this happend to her, but her accident can help raise awareness of this.... :'( __________________ Cheri Ann 2012 Vulcan Vaquero VBA #2069
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05-29-2009, 06:08 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Wind likely cause of rider death Those 400 pound sport bikes, or sport touring, bikes handle wind much better than our Nomads with the big sail for a windshield.
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