Guilty?
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 203
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From: Sacramento Delta
Sorry, I am on the other side of the fence. Lane splitting truly upsets cagers and makes them think all bike riders act like that. Is a pet peeve of mine. For example, when I go to the store, I park in a regular spot. I refuse to park in the stripped areas and mean NO PARKING at the end of the lanes or right up near the building. Just a pet pevee of mine.
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 515
Likes: 3
From: Tipp City Ohio
I found this. http://ohiomotorcyclegarage.com/blog...s-just-unsafe/
Apparently "lane splitting" is only legal in Cali.
Apparently "lane splitting" is only legal in Cali.
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 18,575
Likes: 4
From: Norfolk, VA
The Interstate gets pretty hairy in the morning and the afternoon during the work week. I avoid it at all costs. The best time is after midnight when the traffic is light. Lane splitting is only for emergencies. As already stated, ride your own ride!
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area
I split lanes up to 65-70 mph..Just up to what your comfortable with..I think in California things r alot different than other states..In real slow traffic I stay on my throttle with a thunderheader to let people know Im coming..Alot of people will have already moved over by the time I get up to them..You do get the idiot everyonce and a while thats line riding or texting those are the ones who get their side view mirrors punched....
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: TOAK western branch
Ok so new bike and it has been a full 2 weeks of riding minus the weekends when it's rained. Commute is about 23 miles each way and it is so much fun now. My guilt comes in because the way home I take the diamond lane. I do not lane split so when it slows I do too. I guess I may later but for now I would like to get more comfortable. I guess I was wondering if anyone else out there does not lane split or is everyone do it?
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Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
From: Canyon Country
Lane split for sure, I think its safer to be between cars where I have room to move rather than be rear ended by someone not paying attention and getting sandwiched between two cars. But do whats comfortable for you. In a few weeks I am guessing you will be splitting lanes.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 10,394
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From: California
I do it depending on many things. For example, on freeway I don't do it too much if traffic is moving because it is too easy for someone to whip over in front of me. but sometimes I do and to hell with them. I don't do it in town if I know I won't have to sit through more than the current light.
Sometimes I am just not in a rush and don't feel like it. Sometimes I am in a rush and I'll lane split like a mad man.
Ultimately as with many things it is your bike, your day and your ride what I do or others do has no real impact do it your way.
Sometimes I am just not in a rush and don't feel like it. Sometimes I am in a rush and I'll lane split like a mad man.
Ultimately as with many things it is your bike, your day and your ride what I do or others do has no real impact do it your way.