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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 06:53 PM
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My 18" apes work well for cars. The bars easily clear the mirrors. Just need to dodge the bigger SUVs.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by slozomby
per capita its safer to ride in CA even with lane splitting than it is to ride in michigan ( with half the riding season)

http://www.ghsa.org/html/publication...ycles_2012.pdf
I lived and rode in California, and did some lane splitting. Not just talkin' out of my azz.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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I have 14 inch narrow apes with 2 inch risers and split lanes. The freeway was shut down for over 5 hours for a bad accident and fire I was able to cut right thru for 25 miles.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
I lived and rode in California, and did some lane splitting. Not just talkin' out of my azz.
i live in california. and lane split daily. and i'd rather do that than have some jackass run me over while im sitting in traffic.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by slozomby
i live in california. and lane split daily. and i'd rather do that than have some jackass run me over while im sitting in traffic.
Why the heck would you risk some jackass running over you while you're stopped in traffic?
Start thinking about all the available options, man.

You live in California, and I've lived in California, and other states. Tell me somethin' about reality.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
Why the heck would you risk some jackass running over you while you're stopped in traffic?
Start thinking about all the available options, man.
so while your stationary in traffic your options are
a) move into the gap between cars ( lane splitting)
b) get run over.

am i missing any?
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FXD_noob
This is the handlebar setup I'm currently running...I hate them, but my z-bars were bent from my accident on February and had to put on stock bars with risers.



However, I deal with shitty traffic every single morning, and the shape and width of the stock bars do not allow lane splitting as much as my z-bars did, so I'm looking for a worthy substitute. I'm thinking of Biltwell's H-bar handlebars:





They seem uncomfortable and too narrow, but people only speak wonders of them, what do you guys think? If you have other handlebar suggestion for effective lane splitting, you're more than welcome to post about it, thanks!
I like those H-Bars. I have seen a few of those on bikes lately, they look cool.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
There is no such thing as "effective lane splitting", if you care about the people who care about you. Pretty much a disaster waiting to happen.
Looks like some of your reflectors fell off your safety vest. Time to park it for the season bro.
 
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Originally Posted by slozomby
so while your stationary in traffic your options are
a) move into the gap between cars ( lane splitting)
b) get run over.

am i missing any?
You're missing a lot. If you care about a wife, children, parents, you probably shouldn't be riding a motorscooter.
 
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Originally Posted by Warp Factor
There is no such thing as "effective lane splitting", if you care about the people who care about you. Pretty much a disaster waiting to happen.
So is life in general... Possibly you need to sell your bike and pickup something "less offensive/dangerous"
 
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