Where do you ride?!
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Where do you ride?!
Now, I know what your thinking, but this is a lil' different. What I want too know is ''where on the highway, do you ride? Where is the safest place to position yourself? Do you believe the manual telling you the center of the lane is safest regardless of any oils?! Is lane splitting considered ok, to you. even if your state regards the practice as illegal.
I prefer the left side of the lane at all times, First I can see the motorist in both of their mirrors, (front an side). Second It keeps me away from any debris that tends too collect on the right side of the highway/road.
As far as which lane, right or middle.
so lets here your reasons, and where do you ride?!
I prefer the left side of the lane at all times, First I can see the motorist in both of their mirrors, (front an side). Second It keeps me away from any debris that tends too collect on the right side of the highway/road.
As far as which lane, right or middle.
so lets here your reasons, and where do you ride?!
Last edited by rocket23; Feb 9, 2012 at 09:28 PM.
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Left side of the lane. I want to see their face in the driver side mirror.
UNLESS of course the asshat is smoking.....in which case I back off a little, and move to the right-center of the lane until I see the cigarette butt go flying by.
As far as highway riding, I tend to be constantly moving thru the lanes to keep my "bubble" clear. I don't have a favorite lane, but I don't want to be bunched up amongst other cagers either....especially when I fall into their blindspot for more than a second.
If I had my choice, I would go with the right lane, the right shoulder tends to be larger than the center median, so in case of 'oh ****' moment, I have a clear path to escape into that should be relatively clear.
I do try to avoid the center lane when there is one. Too much hassle to worry about damn cages on either side at the same time. All it takes is one idiot to not be paying attention and your get sandwiched in between them.
UNLESS of course the asshat is smoking.....in which case I back off a little, and move to the right-center of the lane until I see the cigarette butt go flying by.
As far as highway riding, I tend to be constantly moving thru the lanes to keep my "bubble" clear. I don't have a favorite lane, but I don't want to be bunched up amongst other cagers either....especially when I fall into their blindspot for more than a second.
If I had my choice, I would go with the right lane, the right shoulder tends to be larger than the center median, so in case of 'oh ****' moment, I have a clear path to escape into that should be relatively clear.
I do try to avoid the center lane when there is one. Too much hassle to worry about damn cages on either side at the same time. All it takes is one idiot to not be paying attention and your get sandwiched in between them.
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On a 2 lane road I ride the center line, adjust accordingly. On a 4 lane I ride the center line, pass on far left, back to center. Always 5 over the limit and find the blank zone. Speed by trucks on far left. Never in the slow lane unless it is my exit. Move to right and allow super speeders to pass then get behind them at a safe distance. I am usually the fastest moving vehicle, not a slow poke and wont ride with a slow poke. I can control what is in front of me not what is beside or behind me. Run fast, find space and create space. I feel safer at 80mph on the highway than I do in town at 30mph. Bottom line , keep a buffer zone, I am faster and can stop faster than most cars, that"s the fun of riding. If cars are passing you, you are not riding safe.
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Now, I know what your thinking, but this a lil' different. What I want too know is ''where on the highway, do you ride? Where is the safest place to position yourself? Do you believe the manual telling you the center of the lane is safest regardless of any oils?! Is lane splitting considered ok, to you. even if your state regards the practice as illegal.
I prefer the left side of the lane at all times, First I can see the motorist in both of their mirrors, (front an side). Second It keeps me away from any debris that tends too collect on the right side of the highway/road.
As far as which lane, right or middle.
so lets here your reasons, and where do you ride?!
I prefer the left side of the lane at all times, First I can see the motorist in both of their mirrors, (front an side). Second It keeps me away from any debris that tends too collect on the right side of the highway/road.
As far as which lane, right or middle.
so lets here your reasons, and where do you ride?!
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