Push steering.
Have done the highways and bridges in high winds and was fine on the FZ6R. But you have to master push steering, especially with confidence around big vehicles. Practice on local roads with 55mph speed limits. Just move from one lane track to the other using push steering. Also gripping the bike with your knees and relaxing your grip/arms will naturally help you with push steering.
If you're doing highway commuting I think you should get a higher windshield. Also invest in a good tank bag instead of a back pack, reduces your wind profile from the side.
This may sound counterintuitive but you should practice slow u-turns and figure eights in a parking lot. This will help you master control of the bike and make dealing with windy highways seem easy. Just think like a scooter or dirt bike rider when doing slow u-turns on a 600cc versus a light 250cc. That means grip the tank with your knees, weight on the pegs and keep your body upright (as in counter-lean) while you lean the bike over. The more the bike leans the tighter it will turn, but you have to keep giving it gas. Keep it in second gear at slow speed (less jerky than first) and slip the clutch for finer control. Really practice this a lot and you will have way more confidence on the highway.
Have done the highways and bridges in high winds and was fine on the FZ6R. But you have to master push steering, especially with confidence around big vehicles. Practice on local roads with 55mph speed limits. Just move from one lane track to the other using push steering. Also gripping the bike with your knees and relaxing your grip/arms will naturally help you with push steering.
If you're doing highway commuting I think you should get a higher windshield. Also invest in a good tank bag instead of a back pack, reduces your wind profile from the side.
This may sound counterintuitive but you should practice slow u-turns and figure eights in a parking lot. This will help you master control of the bike and make dealing with windy highways seem easy. Just think like a scooter or dirt bike rider when doing slow u-turns on a 600cc versus a light 250cc. That means grip the tank with your knees, weight on the pegs and keep your body upright (as in counter-lean) while you lean the bike over. The more the bike leans the tighter it will turn, but you have to keep giving it gas. Keep it in second gear at slow speed (less jerky than first) and slip the clutch for finer control. Really practice this a lot and you will have way more confidence on the highway.