Ryde Today...A Bust!

[Dan_Ashley]

It was a total bust.
Originally we planned on Ryding from our house in Redlands to the artsy-fartsy movies in Clairmont...seeing the show, eating, Ryding home.

Up on the I-10 super slab heading West. 75 MPH good to go...about 25 miles down the highway and the famous winds hit us. The side gusts were 60 to 70 MPH. Not a light breeze. So I slowed down. I saw a pedestal table fly out of a pick up truck and land upside down in the middle of my lane. I then saw a UPS semi-truck fall over on its side...just in front of me but a little to the right. I laid on the horn, cranked the throttle as tight as I could and got th H outta there.

Wife and I took the next off ramp, and headed back to the barn on surface streets. It was just too :cus: windy.

 

[spyder-dude]

Wow crazy stuff. Glad you are both safe. I also came back from Daytona Beach yesterday to NC to get my first service done and then back home today. Both days where also very windy here in NC and VA.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Wow crazy stuff. Glad you are both safe. I also came back from Daytona Beach yesterday to NC to get my first service done and then back home today. Both days where also very windy here in NC and VA.

Usually the wind doesn't bother me .... But holy moly! This was some kind of special!

 

[Jeriatric]

santa ana conditions

Were you on the 210 or the 10. My guess is you were on the 210 west of the 15.

On the KTM in the mountains today. It was howling on the ridge tops and through the canyon cuts. But, nothing like it blows below Cajon.

 

[bruiser]

High wind plays havoc with the Spyder.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Were you on the 210 or the 10. My guess is you were on the 210 west of the 15.

On the KTM in the mountains today. It was howling on the ridge tops and through the canyon cuts. But, nothing like it blows below Cajon.

This occurred on the 10 near Rialto and Fontana.

 

[Kraut]

High wind plays havoc with the Spyder.

I've been caught in these type Santa Anna's-Spyder's rock solid compared to 2 wheelers.

 

[Blue Star]

I know how you feel about wind. Two weeks ago for the first time I experienced ryding if HEAVY fog while going to work. Scared me so much I went home, called in a floating holiday, and later when it cleared up went ryding hyea:

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I know how you feel about wind. Two weeks ago for the first time I experienced ryding if HEAVY fog while going to work. Scared me so much I went home, called in a floating holiday, and later when it cleared up went ryding hyea:

Call me next time we can go ryding together.

 

[Blue Star]

Call me next time we can go ryding together.

Katie's 22nd birthday Sunday, and working (yuck) all week. Maybe Saturday after I get off work (yuck).

 

[SpyderAnn01]

Wow, I don't mind riding in the wind but I too would draw the line at seeing the UPS truck roll over!

 

[Jeriatric]

Wow, I don't mind riding in the wind but I too would draw the line at seeing the UPS truck roll over!

That's why I guessed 210.....pretty common occurence there when the Santa Anas are blowing. Tho, the area he was in is also known for bad wind. Almost met my maker in the same spot back in the 60's....me on a bike and another toppled truck incident.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

Katie's 22nd birthday Sunday, and working (yuck) all week. Maybe Saturday after I get off work (yuck).

Call me. You need my number?

 

[bassman]

bad ride

Wow crazy stuff. Glad you are both safe. I also came back from Daytona Beach yesterday to NC to get my first service done and then back home today. Both days where also very windy here in NC and VA.

I think I met you today in WS. I am the guy with the yellow 2013 RTS SM 5 that was having my first service and laser alignment. The tech said my alignment was spot on. The buffeting is what is aggravating to me. Any suggestions?

 

[Blue Star]

Call me. You need my number?

I have it (909-555-1212), and will do. As of right now I still have the bike, and should be off work at around 9 AM on Saturday.

 

[Blue Star]

Dan,
You still looking for those chrome grill covers? I could not sell the ones I have, so you want them? In good shape, but no mounting hardware (tie strap or bolt)? I can bring them with me on Saturday, or the next time I see you.

 

[Dan_Ashley]

I have it (909-555-1212), and will do. As of right now I still have the bike, and should be off work at around 9 AM on Saturday.

next weekend is out. We have a dog show....

 

[Blue Star]

next weekend is out. We have a dog show....

okay

 

[Nils888]

Any of you guys going on the HWY1/ Rock store ride tomorrow?

 

[Blue Star]

Any of you guys going on the HWY1/ Rock store ride tomorrow?

Not me, Church, and daughters birthday.