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From: barbay@spp2.UUCP (Chris Barbay)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: high winds and the blues
Message-ID: <484@spp2.UUCP>
Date: Tue, 19-Mar-85 17:24:46 EST
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Posted: Tue Mar 19 17:24:46 1985
Date-Received: Sun, 24-Mar-85 04:48:00 EST
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Reply-To: barbay@spp2.UUCP (Chris Barbay)
Organization: TRW, Redondo Beach  CA
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Summary: 


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