Lane splitting is safe.

Dave · 08-02-2011, 11:50 AM

http://www.mbike.com/news/2011/07/st...tting-is-safe/

cactusjack · 08-02-2011, 11:57 AM

They passed a law allowing lane splitting here last year, but the governor vetoed it. Still, I doubt I will attempt it when riding across California later this month.

blowndodge · 08-02-2011, 12:01 PM

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Sin City Stan · 08-02-2011, 12:57 PM

Don't think it's for me. I envision some wise guy opening his door just before I pass by.

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cactusjack · 08-02-2011, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sin City Stan

Don't think it's for me. I envision some wise guy opening his door just before I pass by.

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I was in San Francisco a year or so back for a week. I saw a lot of lane splitting, but it was mostly guys on KLRs and Sportsters. I didn't see many full dressers attempting it.

lw · 08-02-2011, 02:40 PM

Around these parts it is a sure way to get wedged in between Bubba's pickup truck and whatever is beside it... :-/

Some of my 4 million neighbors feel that defensive driving means defending their place in line and they will be damned if anybody is getting ahead of them without waiting their turn.

blowndodge · 08-02-2011, 02:46 PM

that's why bikers in California have "window beaters" hanging on the end of their grips.

cactusjack · 08-02-2011, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Blowndodge "Darksider"

that's why bikers in California have "window beaters" hanging on the end of their grips.

aka "get back whips"?

http://www.chilhowee.net/whips.html

I thought it was because you all were into S&M? ::)

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-02-2011, 03:18 PM

I have seen it done in Birmingham and even Huntsville. Not something I want to attempt.

blowndodge · 08-02-2011, 03:27 PM

Dave and I can do it with our eyes closed. Only because we could end up in traffic that's not moving for an hour in LA...

AlabamaNomadRider · 08-02-2011, 03:31 PM

My wife and I were in a situation like that on I-75 going to Gatlingburg, TN and coming home from. Start and stop, sit then the same thing over again. Must have been tied up at least an hour. If I had been on the Nomad I may have been tempted. Didn't see any bikes while this was going on. Don't know that any tried it.

**ringadingh** · 08-02-2011, 05:11 PM

Id probably try it in heavy traffic, I sometimes go slowly down the shoulder if its stopped for an accident here.

**Jared** · 08-02-2011, 05:25 PM

No thanks. I did it a few time while I was in LA last year. Scared the crap out of me.

Like Scott said, it would probably be a different story on a smaller bike.

Bull Durham · 08-02-2011, 06:03 PM

I've done it on a Gold Wing out in California with my wife on back. Yeah, it'd be easier on a crotch rocket, but was fine with the GW. Just go nice and slow, and I think the people in the stopped cars appreciate it better when you go by real slow versus the kids on the rockets.

I love it, wish it was legal everywhere. Course, you might want to fold your highway pegs in before attempting!

Sin City Stan · 08-04-2011, 09:40 PM

How not to Lane Split.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=dc2_1312385792

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08-02-2011, 11:57 AM	#2
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08-02-2011, 02:40 PM	#6
lw Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Pasadena, Texas Posts: 2,117	Lane splitting is safe. Around these parts it is a sure way to get wedged in between Bubba's pickup truck and whatever is beside it... :-/ Some of my 4 million neighbors feel that defensive driving means defending their place in line and they will be damned if anybody is getting ahead of them without waiting their turn.
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08-02-2011, 02:46 PM	#7
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Lane splitting is safe. that's why bikers in California have "window beaters" hanging on the end of their grips. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-02-2011, 03:18 PM	#9
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Lane splitting is safe. I have seen it done in Birmingham and even Huntsville. Not something I want to attempt. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-02-2011, 03:27 PM	#10
blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	Lane splitting is safe. Dave and I can do it with our eyes closed. Only because we could end up in traffic that's not moving for an hour in LA... __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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08-02-2011, 03:31 PM	#11
AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Lane splitting is safe. My wife and I were in a situation like that on I-75 going to Gatlingburg, TN and coming home from. Start and stop, sit then the same thing over again. Must have been tied up at least an hour. If I had been on the Nomad I may have been tempted. Didn't see any bikes while this was going on. Don't know that any tried it. __________________ Gene Cross, Jr. Boaz, Alabama KawaNOW/VBA #1181
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08-02-2011, 05:11 PM	#12
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Lane splitting is safe. Id probably try it in heavy traffic, I sometimes go slowly down the shoulder if its stopped for an accident here. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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08-02-2011, 05:25 PM	#13
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,773	Lane splitting is safe. No thanks. I did it a few time while I was in LA last year. Scared the crap out of me. Like Scott said, it would probably be a different story on a smaller bike. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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08-02-2011, 06:03 PM	#14
Bull Durham Advanced Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA area Posts: 785	Lane splitting is safe. I've done it on a Gold Wing out in California with my wife on back. Yeah, it'd be easier on a crotch rocket, but was fine with the GW. Just go nice and slow, and I think the people in the stopped cars appreciate it better when you go by real slow versus the kids on the rockets. I love it, wish it was legal everywhere. Course, you might want to fold your highway pegs in before attempting! __________________ 2005 Kawasaki Nomad VBA #1608 KZR #25622
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Sin City Stan Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 3,746	Lane splitting is safe. How not to Lane Split. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=dc2_1312385792 __________________ Oldest Saloon In Nevada http://www.pioneersaloon.info/ "Sin City Stan" Henderson, NV VBA #01004 VROC #29365 2004 Nomad 1500L5 +100 "The Bike" 2009 Nomad 1700 (past) 2004 Vulcan Classic 800 (past) 2010 Cortez - 2011 Crescent City - 2012 Kanab - 2013 Estes Park
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