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NEVER EVER EVER, DO THIS. EVER!!!!

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by engraverwilliam, Jul 21, 2014.

  1. engraverwilliam

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    /facepalm.
     
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    Shitty riding!
     
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    I will lane split everyday all day. But would I go between moving cars hell no.

    Save that for the red lights.
     
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    I thinks that's funny as h311... serves the DA right....one less squid on the roads. :p
     
    Mad_Bohemian, Jul 21, 2014
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    Oh wow that was stupid. If it were THAT important that he drive like that, why not just pass on the shoulder?
     
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    Beekman XJ Grasshopper

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    Whoa. That black devil vid is intense.
    Only one dozy cager away from a broken bleeding mess, but incredible instinct.
     
    BleedingOxide, Jul 21, 2014
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    Instead of saying sh.t a bunch of times, how about expending some energy into applying the brakes. It was a sport bike for craps sake.

    Some people should not be on 2 wheels, or any wheels for that matter.

    Tony
     
    xHondaHack, Jul 21, 2014
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    mlew Well-Known Member

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    riding like that will put you 6 ft under quickly.
     
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    on the rider from the uk if i am not mistaken "safe" lane splitting and "filtering" is taught and encouraged over there as a means to lessen traffic congestion.

    ive often considered "filtering" at stop lights but have never been in enough of a hurry to do it.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    That has got to be the most idiotic, stupid, assinine thing I've seen in a long time.

    As we used to say when we were kids....."What a doorknob!" lol

    dave f
     
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    Didn't watch the vid; don't need to. The title and replies explained it. Idiots have always and unfortunately will always exist in society. They are a intricate part of "humanity". Whatever and however "filtering" is being taught in the UK let's hope it doesn't include signing your own death certificate. For the record: motorcycles are not driven, they're ridden. Makes a big difference. Ride Safe.

    Gary
     
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    I despise lane splitting
    it is a quick way to death
    it gives people on 2 wheels a bad name and image
    respect the road and others on it
     
    Hotcakesman, Jul 22, 2014
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    Lane splitting is legal in Cali. There are still rules though. If the cars are stopped or almost stopped you can only go 10mph over the flow of traffic. A cop still might ticket you for unsafe driving if you are riding too aggressively. That idiot was riding like a fool even before he sandwiched himself. If he had slowed down to a crawl he might have made it through without destroying his bike. Personally, I won't split lanes on a freeway. On city streets I will do it only when there is enough room and the cars are completely stopped at a light.
     
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    I don't do it at all. Period.

    dave
     
    hogfiddles, Jul 22, 2014
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    Heh. :) Lane splitting / filtering is actually encouraged here as a safety measure in slow traffic. The idea is that cars don't crash into the back of your bike on the highway. Not at the speed that guy was driving though.
     
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    At my MSF first thing they tell us is STAY AWAY FROM TRUCKS and NEVER do what this guy in video did. PLUS he was splitting/weaving in and out of the traffic like a maniac to begin with.

    I was taught that if traffic is going above 30 mph you don't split unless necessary to get out of blind spots or to avoid idiots.

    I also like to say to myself "that spot is open...probably going to be a car spawning into that spot and approach with caution.
     
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    Why didnt he just...
    Stop?
    Dummy
     
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    Cause he didn't listen to Fitz about the brake lines... ;)
     
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    The guy on the R1 sure did cut down his commute time.
    But he also had too much faith in the drivers sharing the road with him.

    Pucker Factor: 11

    No WAY would I do that.
     
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    I would never do that. Its just dumb. That guy got what he deserved.
     
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    Hahaha!!! Oh wait.. I still haven't done mine...
     
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    hehe I was sheepishly thinking the same.
     
    engraverwilliam, Jul 22, 2014
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