It can be hard enough to get used to the gears and controls on a motorcycle, but when you add in the rigors of doing the same thing in fifteen, twenty, or even thirty mile per hour winds, it's a whole different ballgame. If you round a corner and find yourself facing a stiff wind, you might also find yourself skidding across the pavement if you aren't sure how to properly counterbalance. This means that you will need to treat the wind currents just like you would a slick road.
For example, if you are trying to balance in a strong cross-current, make sure that you steer into it just enough to keep yourself on course but not so much that you veer off course should the wind suddenly drop. It can be a tricky balance to maintain, but spend enough time on your bike in the wind and you will quickly get the hang of it. Also, don't try to overpower the wind. It will always be stronger than you are, and if you spend all of your energy working against it, then you will be too burnt out to properly steer the bike.
Keep in mind your surroundings. This can be difficult to do if you are also steering and counterbalancing, etc. However, if you know what's going on around you, you can be better prepared to know when the wind is going to be stronger or weaker. For instance, if you are traveling along an uninterrupted plain, then you can expect stronger winds. When you travel alongside big trucks or through a canyon you know that the winds will not be as bad. Just follow some of these simple basics, and you'll be able to navigate in the wind.
