First Rain, So post up pointers for Noobs

[CBR-Cowboy]

Theres another tip on the site that explains how motorcycles become lighter as they travel faster. I couldn't explain it to save my life, but it seemed to make sense when I read it.

thanks for the links. i was just talking to a co worker and he said its the same as planes, the faster you go the more lift under your bike so you are lighter on the tires...

so does anyone have a spoiler i can buy and mount on my bike...

[TinkerinWstuff]

thanks for the links. i was just talking to a co worker and he said its the same as planes, the faster you go the more lift under your bike so you are lighter on the tires...

so does anyone have a spoiler i can buy and mount on my bike...

[Titus]

For the wind, the biggest problem people have is that they hold the handlebars too tightly. When a gust of wind hits them, their upper body acts as a windsail and the wind steers the bike. Then they panic & hold the bars tighter, which exacerbates the problem.

The answer is to keep a light, loose grip on the bars. Your weight should be supported by your legs & abs, no weight should be on your hands. Your arms & hands should be loose enough to wiggle your fingers & flap your elbows like chicken wings.