Riding Alone
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Mount Airy, MD
I'm with most on this one. There is no magic spot it depends on the conditions your in, but I favor the left tire mark. I only use the center of the lane when switching between the left & right tire marks. As others noted the center of the lane can be quite slippery especially when wet.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: North East Illinois
In whatever location gives the cages that I am concerned about the most visibility to me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Mississippi
Like most, I tend to ride left tire track. When Traffic is stopped on a two lane road for say, someone ahead making a left turn, I like to get way left. Hopefully anyone coming up can see the cage in front and if they F*^@ up, a slight swerve to the right hopefully misses me. About the only thing that bothers me is getting rear ended.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Oh
I ride to the left of center except, when large trucks are coming my way, then I move way over to the right. Reason being, I have been hit by flying stones off the trucks as they pass. In fact, (this is the main reason) 4 years ago a cement truck coming at me in the other lane dropped a piece of hard cement off the truck hitting me in the shin, bouncing off my tank. I had to pull over because it hurt like a bitch. Read my signature.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 787
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From: Central Florida
Hate to break this to you, but in many years of driving large fire apparatus, I saw a lot of drivers ignore the crap out of loud sirens and air horns. Those folks won't notice your loud pipes at all.....
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: New York
In the left tire track line for increased visibility to the cages. Sometimes switching to the right track depending on the number of lanes, approaching intersections, etc. Basically position yourself to see and be seen. Center of the lane is generally to be avoided because it is more slippery.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Chesterfield, VA
I run in the middle. Grease spot cuts down the road friction resulting in increased tire life span.
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Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Las Vegas
In the left tire track line for increased visibility to the cages. Sometimes switching to the right track depending on the number of lanes, approaching intersections, etc. Basically position yourself to see and be seen. Center of the lane is generally to be avoided because it is more slippery.
Pretty similar... I ride to be "seen" for the most part, especially around these caged zombies in Vegas.