RE: New Rider worried about wind conditions with stock fatboy wheels
Heavy crosswinds can be \\;a riding \\;issue, but hell, I think I read somewhere that over 35 mph even spoke wheels present an almost solid resistance to crosswind. I wouldn't worry too much. \\;
RE: New Rider worried about wind conditions with stock fatboy wheels
In the overall scheme of things, the solid wheels don't make much difference in the wind, a little, but not much. In fact, the case could be made that the gyroscopic effect of the solid wheel actually helps stability.
RE: New Rider worried about wind conditions with stock fatboy wheels
NO...at least not for that reason. \\; Look at tne tiny opening in the rims on the street glide or other touring bikes and the rear wheel is coved with a plastic saddle bag.  \\; That set up isn't bothered by wind... In my opinion your body catches way more wind then your wheels do.