Getting frustrated with the wind

[rich12]

So I've been commuting on my bike since April and have had a ktm duke and a yamaha mt07 for the job and whilst I love that type of bike, it really is annoying me how much the wind affects the ride on the motorway/dual carriage ways.

I always said I don't want a typical superbike due to knowing ill be a dick on one (speeding) but I'm assuming I can get a similar powered one to my yamaha?

I love the mt07s agility when filtering and having never ridden a 'faired bike', are the turning circles much bigger than a naked bike?

I hate admitting I'm wrong but it's just annoying me now.

Edited by rich12 on Sunday 15th July 19:44

[rich12]

I have a screen albeit not a very big one. It's not my body that it really bothers me but I can feel the bike moving around which I don't like.
I weigh 15 stone so it's not something I really thought would happen.

[rich12]

No top box or anything. The windscreen doesn't even come up to the handle bars so not sure it does anything but it feels more like side winds rather than head on.

[rich12]

Doesn't need to be a superbike, I just couldn't remember the term so said superbike for that style.

[rich12]

So all I keep seeing are really nice looking superbikes on my commute which makes me want one even more.

The main ones I keep seeing for sale are the gsxr and r1/r6 but I don't want either of those for some reason.
I'll need to go and have a look at some but as pH is a wealth of knowledge, what bikes would be good for someone who is 6ft 3?

I'm also shocked at the prices. I have seen 15 year old ones for what my 18 month old mt07 is worth.

[rich12]

Thoughts on the CBR600RR/ZX-6R? (2009)
Have read a few forums saying they're not ideal for tall people but it seems pretty much every sport bike isn't!

Edited by rich12 on Thursday 19th July 08:55

[rich12]

scarble said:

Looks like no one else is gonna say this so I'll be the one to stick my neck out... The issue might not be with the bike. Op, be honest now, 15st is a touch on the heavy side, are you powerfully built? What is your cross sectional area?

Well...
6ft 3
15 stone
Waist size is 34
Shoe size is 11/12

I can work out other measurements if need be

[rich12]

CBR600RR or Daytona 675?
What are peoples opinions? Going to look at some tomorrow hopefully so will get a feel for each.

[rich12]

Can anyone recommend a decent bike courier?
Bought a bike but it's a 3 hour drive from me so need to get it delivered.

North of Leeds to St Albans.