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Posted: **Mon Apr 22, 2002 8:27 pm**

Can anyone tell me if the UFO lower fender helps much with crosswinds? Does it fit with a forkbrace? I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. misha A-15 R100GS R80RT

Posted: **Mon Apr 22, 2002 11:24 pm**

Strong winds can blow any bike into the next lane. When winds get too strong I dismount and take a break. TC

----- Original Message ----- From: "kryzytski" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 6:27 PM Subject: [DSN_klr650] crosswinds > Can anyone tell me if the UFO lower fender helps much with crosswinds? > Does it fit with a forkbrace? > I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This > weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on > a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. > > misha > A-15 > R100GS > R80RT > > > Checkout Dual Sport News at > http://www.dualsportnews.com > Be part of the Adventure! > > Visit the KLR650 archives at > http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 > > Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com > Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com > Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com > > Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ > > >

Posted: **Tue Apr 23, 2002 7:35 am**

Once I learned to countersteer while riding in a crosswind my confidence increased by leaps and bounds. If you have a strong gusty crosswind from the right, you control the bike by lightly tugging the handle bars to the left as needed to keep the bike steady. The most important thing is to remain relaxed. Don't stiffen up and try to just lean into the wind. Relax and countersteer. You'll be amazed at the difference. Take care, Brad J. Morris A16 "1 Putt" Illinois

> Can anyone tell me if the UFO lower fender helps much with crosswinds? > Does it fit with a forkbrace? > I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This > weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on > a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. > > misha > A-15 > R100GS > R80RT

Posted: **Tue Apr 23, 2002 5:25 pm**

> Can anyone tell me if the UFO lower fender helps much with crosswinds? > Does it fit with a forkbrace? > I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This > weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on > a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. > > misha > A-15 > R100GS > R80RT > >

When I bought my klr, used, it already had a lower Acerbis fender installed. I never had the high speed handling problems others have complained about. My ride is solid as a rock. That sail of an OEM fender can't be much help in cross winds. Also FWIW, so far, I've had no trouble in the mud though I don't ride in it often. Bogdan

Posted: **Tue Apr 23, 2002 6:08 pm**

As I didn't buy it I don't know which one it is. I heard that they're no longer available. The usual source, Fred, would know. No fork brace I'm aware of will work with it without modifications to the fender and/or brace. I asked. Bogdan

> Which acerbis fender specifically and from seeing how yours is mounted, do > you think it is possible to use a fork brace with it? > > Thanks. > > > > When I bought my klr, used, it already had a lower Acerbis fender > installed. I never had the high speed handling problems others have > complained about. My ride is solid as a rock. That sail of an OEM fender > can't be much help in cross winds. Also FWIW, so far, I've had no trouble > in > the mud though I don't ride in it often. > > Bogdan > > >

Posted: **Tue Apr 23, 2002 6:28 pm**

Which acerbis fender specifically and from seeing how yours is mounted, do you think it is possible to use a fork brace with it? Thanks. When I bought my klr, used, it already had a lower Acerbis fender installed. I never had the high speed handling problems others have complained about. My ride is solid as a rock. That sail of an OEM fender can't be much help in cross winds. Also FWIW, so far, I've had no trouble in the mud though I don't ride in it often. Bogdan Checkout Dual Sport News at http://www.dualsportnews.com Be part of the Adventure! Visit the KLR650 archives at http://www.listquest.com/lq/search.html?ln=klr650 Post message: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subscribe: DSN_klr650-subscribe@yahoogroups.com Unsubscribe: DSN_klr650-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com List owner: DSN_klr650-owner@yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ --------------------------------- Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Posted: **Wed Apr 24, 2002 7:39 am**

It has to make a difference! I have experienced some strong winds here in North Texas, especially this time of year. Generally it feels as if the front end is actually lifting off the ground. I try to compensate by leaning forward, basically laying on the gas tank. This gets me out of the wind and puts some weight on the front end. It is disturbing to have the front tire skip over what seems like an inch while traveling 60 - 70mph (indicated). Paul Frisco, TX A13 (still has parasail front fender)

>> I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This >> weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on >> a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. >> >> misha >> A-15 >> R100GS >> R80RT >> >>

Posted: **Wed Apr 24, 2002 3:06 pm**

I have also thought that adding a fork brace helped improve the handling of the KLR in crosswinds. I wanted to pass on a trick I recently read about on this list that really works. Someone said it was an old road rider trick. You stick your knee as far out into the wind as you can, in the direction where the crosswind is coming from. Cools your leg off but you're supposed to have riding pants on anyway. I tried it on my last trip down the coast of California in some notoriously windy spots and it really works, I've been riding for some time and I think I have just seen _one_ other rider doing it that way and I had no idea why his knee was out in the air. Thanks for the tip whoever, I was impressed with how well it works. My bike was planted and I didn't have to constantly correct for the wind. Maybe a marine sailor could explain why it works. Instead of having your knee in tight in front of you and up against the gas tank, swivel your thigh so your knee is pointing sideways towards the crosswind. Somebody else try it and tell me if it works. Conall

> > > >> I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This > >> weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on > >> a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. > >> > >> misha > >> A-15 > >> R100GS > >> R80RT > >>

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Posted: **Wed Apr 24, 2002 3:59 pm**

I tried this yesterday on a particularly nasty x-wind here on the austin bluffs. Seemed to work for me. As far as sprockets and gas mileage are concerned. I have the solution to maximum mileage in any gear! Just put your favorite sprocket on, then leave town. Here in Colorado Springs, when we all come to visit y'all lowlanders, we mostly coast! GT

--- In DSN_klr650@y..., "Conall O'Brien" wrote: > I have also thought that adding a fork brace helped improve the handling of > the KLR in crosswinds. I wanted to pass on a trick I recently read about on > this list that really works. Someone said it was an old road rider trick. > You stick your knee as far out into the wind as you can, in the direction > where the crosswind is coming from. Cools your leg off but you're supposed > to have riding pants on anyway. I tried it on my last trip down the coast of > California in some notoriously windy spots and it really works, I've been > riding for some time and I think I have just seen _one_ other rider doing it > that way and I had no idea why his knee was out in the air. Thanks for the > tip whoever, I was impressed with how well it works. My bike was planted and > I didn't have to constantly correct for the wind. Maybe a marine sailor > could explain why it works. Instead of having your knee in tight in front of > you and up against the gas tank, swivel your thigh so your knee is pointing > sideways towards the crosswind. Somebody else try it and tell me if it > works. > > Conall > > > > > > > > >> I'm having a lot of trouble handling the KLR in crosswinds. This > > >> weekend I was blown into the other lane by a strong wind. I've put on > > >> a forkbrace and progressive springs for improved handling. > > >> > > >> misha > > >> A-15 > > >> R100GS > > >> R80RT > > >> > > _________________________________________________________________ > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. > http://www.hotmail.com

Posted: **Wed Apr 24, 2002 4:11 pm**

How does a sailboat sail into the wind ? Uses the wind in a side motion to propel itself in a semi-forward motion.

The knee into the wind will pull towards the source and in effect counter effect the force. Hawz dat ? Duden the Sailor... Arrrrrgh >>>

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