Nomad in city traffic? Why not :)

MaciekSz · 06-28-2012, 06:18 PM

Well,

I decided to share one of my videos with You. If You think, that Nomad is not suitable bike for driving every day in heavy city traffic... then You're right.

But.. who cares? I run every day 15 km in Warsaw (that's somewhere in Eastern Europe

) . That's how it looks.

Yellow Jacket · 06-28-2012, 08:22 PM

Thanks for posting the video. That's probably as close as I will ever get to Warsaw. Enjoyed watching that.

Bud2rat · 06-28-2012, 08:52 PM

Don't believe that my heart could take riding like that, dodging traffic.

**ringadingh** · 06-28-2012, 10:18 PM

That similar to riding in Toronto's traffic. I seen a Peugeot in the video, they havn't sold those in Canada in 35-40 years, I thought they were out of business.

Monkeyman · 06-29-2012, 02:36 AM

I live about an hour from Warsaw. Indiana. USA. Can't see the vid from here.

AlabamaNomadRider · 06-29-2012, 04:40 AM

I don't trust other drivers enough to be squeezing between cars and trucks the way you did.

Sgt. Country · 06-29-2012, 07:46 AM

Nice video, that's almost like riding on US19 during rush hour here in Florida, USA. But for sure, I WILL NOT run between the other vehicles. These suckers will run over you when you try sqeezing between. Have fun and keep the rubber down and shiny side up.

Monkeyman · 06-29-2012, 11:13 AM

Pretty sure we've already had a discussion about lane splitting. On the off chance we haven't, let me reiterate what I said. I think it's just about the dumbest thing you can do above about 5 mph. All it takes is someone to open a car door and you're a greasy spot on the pavement. The Nomad is a hell of a big bike to do that with, too.

cactusjack · 06-29-2012, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Monkeyman

Pretty sure we've already had a discussion about lane splitting. On the off chance we haven't, let me reiterate what I said. I think it's just about the dumbest thing you can do above about 5 mph. All it takes is someone to open a car door and you're a greasy spot on the pavement. The Nomad is a hell of a big bike to do that with, too.

When you're stuck on a California freeway in very hot weather with a mile of cars stopped ahead of you, the ability to split lanes looks awful good. I've done it - very carefully. You just fold up your highway pegs and watch what is going on ahead of you.

**Jared** · 06-29-2012, 11:51 AM

Cool vid. With as wide as my bike is, and as aggressive some drivers are, I'd never split lanes.

On almost any US highway or interstate there is a paved shoulder. If I ever felt the need to get through traffic, that is where i'd ride, not between cars.

blowndodge · 06-29-2012, 12:11 PM

Once that music started I stopped watching.

Loafer · 06-29-2012, 08:51 PM

I appreciate traveling through other people's videos, thanks for a view of Warsaw!

mobandy78 · 07-02-2012, 12:02 PM

Thanks for your video. It is interesting to see what others see everyday.

I've split lanes before, but not on the Nomad. It was on my Suzuki Bandit 1200. Traffic was backed up for a mile and me and a friend cut through. It wasn't too bad as everyone was at a stop and we basically "walked" our bikes through. Only had a couple people yell out their windows at us, but most ignored us or chose not to let us know their feelings.

MaciekSz · 07-03-2012, 07:55 AM

Hi,

Thanks for all opinions. It seems, that Your live out there is not easy... Of course, what You've seen on video is up to 10m/h. But here in Europe it's quite common to drive between cars, especially in southern Europe (Spain, Portugal Italy, Greece). In heavy European traffic it's just don't make sense to let bikers block space in lane.

Of course, there are some freaks that won't let You go, but they won't hurt You... Sometimes I hear about bikers hit by door opened (today my coworker, but she's ok and for sure that was an accident).

caper · 07-03-2012, 05:26 PM

Nice to see Warsaw But Never Ride Like That!!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-28-2012, 06:18 PM	#1
MaciekSz Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12	Nomad in city traffic? Why not :) Well, I decided to share one of my videos with You. If You think, that Nomad is not suitable bike for driving every day in heavy city traffic... then You're right. But.. who cares? I run every day 15 km in Warsaw (that's somewhere in Eastern Europe ) . That's how it looks. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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06-28-2012, 08:22 PM	#2
Yellow Jacket Top Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Fayetteville, Georgia Posts: 5,792	Thanks for posting the video. That's probably as close as I will ever get to Warsaw. Enjoyed watching that. __________________ Bob KawaNOW/VBA 210 Green/Silver 2006 Patriot Guard Riders 2009
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06-28-2012, 08:52 PM	#3
Bud2rat Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: St. Pauls, NC Posts: 2,089	Don't believe that my heart could take riding like that, dodging traffic. __________________ Robert Torrey VBA# 02077 Vroc# 27672 1996 800A Customized (SOLD) 2001 1500 Nomad (The Mistress) 2013 Voyager 2014 SE Rally - Elkins, WV 2016 SE Rally - Helen, Ga
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That similar to riding in Toronto's traffic. I seen a Peugeot in the video, they havn't sold those in Canada in 35-40 years, I thought they were out of business. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Sgt. Country Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Richey, FL. Posts: 195	Nice video, that's almost like riding on US19 during rush hour here in Florida, USA. But for sure, I WILL NOT run between the other vehicles. These suckers will run over you when you try sqeezing between. Have fun and keep the rubber down and shiny side up. __________________ Vietnam May '68 till Dec. '69, Patriot Guard Rider I ride in memory of the 58,479 brothers and sisters who did not return home. All Gave Some / Some Gave All Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, But rather to skid in sideways,hotdog in one hand, a beer in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and yelling.........WOO HOO, WHAT A RIDE!!!!!!!!!!! VBA# 02002 VROC# 34933
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06-29-2012, 11:13 AM	#8
Monkeyman Top Contributor Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Wilkesboro, NC Posts: 6,289	Pretty sure we've already had a discussion about lane splitting. On the off chance we haven't, let me reiterate what I said. I think it's just about the dumbest thing you can do above about 5 mph. All it takes is someone to open a car door and you're a greasy spot on the pavement. The Nomad is a hell of a big bike to do that with, too. __________________ Christopher "Monkeyman" Gray ---------------------------- Widows Sons "Overseers" Patriot Guard Rider USArmy 1987-1990 2021 Can Am Spyder RT 2018 Can Am Spyder RT Limited - SOLD 2014 Nomad - SOLD 2012 Victory Vision - SOLD 2007 Black Nomad - SOLD VMC #9367 VBA #1860
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06-29-2012, 11:51 AM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Cool vid. With as wide as my bike is, and as aggressive some drivers are, I'd never split lanes. On almost any US highway or interstate there is a paved shoulder. If I ever felt the need to get through traffic, that is where i'd ride, not between cars. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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07-02-2012, 12:02 PM	#13
mobandy78 Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Owasso, OK Posts: 1,485	Thanks for your video. It is interesting to see what others see everyday. I've split lanes before, but not on the Nomad. It was on my Suzuki Bandit 1200. Traffic was backed up for a mile and me and a friend cut through. It wasn't too bad as everyone was at a stop and we basically "walked" our bikes through. Only had a couple people yell out their windows at us, but most ignored us or chose not to let us know their feelings. __________________ Matt "Mo" Moore Owasso, Oklahoma VBA #1250 2005 Nomad 1600 - Darkside "There is no normal life, there's just life. So get on with it." - Doc Holiday
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07-03-2012, 07:55 AM	#14
MaciekSz Jr. Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 12	Hi, Thanks for all opinions. It seems, that Your live out there is not easy... Of course, what You've seen on video is up to 10m/h. But here in Europe it's quite common to drive between cars, especially in southern Europe (Spain, Portugal Italy, Greece). In heavy European traffic it's just don't make sense to let bikers block space in lane. Of course, there are some freaks that won't let You go, but they won't hurt You... Sometimes I hear about bikers hit by door opened (today my coworker, but she's ok and for sure that was an accident).
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07-03-2012, 05:26 PM	#15
caper Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Nova Scotia, Canada Posts: 1,137	Nice to see Warsaw But Never Ride Like That!!!! EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Live in the NOW !
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