We are in Buenos Aires and out of Patagonia and away from the strong winds that we have written about in the past. Here are some observations on motorcycles and wind:
1. Wind is strong when the bike in front of you is leaning left in a right-hand sweeper.
2. Wind is a Beast--it is noisy, even when you are stopped you must yell to be heard.
3. Wind is insidious--even a quartering headwind will eat away at your fuel supply at a faster rate than you think is possible.
4. Wind that is gusty can hit you from either side in a matter of seconds--be ready for it.
5. Wind at your six o'clock is good--you get great gas mileage and you can hear your bike's motor.
6. Wind velocity is considerably lessened in the wind shadow of a guard rail; trucks cast even a better wind shadows.
7. Wind that suddenly stops is a scary thing--be ready for its return at anytime from any direction.
8. Wind that is constantly howling is really annoying.
9. Wind will cause the authorities to close roads to all traffic--especially after a couple of buses are
blown off the road.
10. Wind will unzip your conspicuity vest.
1. Wind is strong when the bike in front of you is leaning left in a right-hand sweeper.
2. Wind is a Beast--it is noisy, even when you are stopped you must yell to be heard.
3. Wind is insidious--even a quartering headwind will eat away at your fuel supply at a faster rate than you think is possible.
4. Wind that is gusty can hit you from either side in a matter of seconds--be ready for it.
5. Wind at your six o'clock is good--you get great gas mileage and you can hear your bike's motor.
6. Wind velocity is considerably lessened in the wind shadow of a guard rail; trucks cast even a better wind shadows.
7. Wind that suddenly stops is a scary thing--be ready for its return at anytime from any direction.
8. Wind that is constantly howling is really annoying.
9. Wind will cause the authorities to close roads to all traffic--especially after a couple of buses are
blown off the road.
10. Wind will unzip your conspicuity vest.
Will you tango?
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