07-30-2013, 05:42 AM
I rode my CB1100 about 500 miles this past weekend with 30 to 40mph headwinds the entire way -- the evil gusts shifted the other direction for the return trip -- and yeah, with no windshield it was a pretty miserable experience. The bike itself is plenty comfortable for long rides, but definitely needs a windscreen. The headwind was just angled enough so that when semi trucks blew past in the other direction I was blasted with a lot of air from them. The bike was completely stable when the blast hit me. I, however, did duck down as they passed so that I wasn't sitting upright when the blast hit. In any case I was going 70 mph most of the way and felt like a sail holding on for dear life in those kind of headwinds. A windscreen is a must for long distances.
I have a big bike with a windscreen also, but was determined to ride the CB so I could show it off to some friends. In hindsight, I should've just sent them a picture!
I have a big bike with a windscreen also, but was determined to ride the CB so I could show it off to some friends. In hindsight, I should've just sent them a picture!