Lane splitters take note...
- Thread starter ike
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Ninja10
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Ya thats all that happened...he panic mode and locked up his rear and spun out...he was debating whether to go or not but didn't think fast enough
Roomie
Banned
Yeah. If he tried maybe riding like a normal person he wouldn't have been in that position. Odd concept I know. That's why splitting is illegal in most areas. :dontknow:
Ninja10
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not sure what u mean by area...but most countries have it legalized
Roomie
Banned
California is hardly the usa. Canada no. We'd have dead retards everywhere. It shouldn't be legal. Way too many uncontrollable variables that aren't necessarily the motorcycle rider. Spooked guy/girl in a 3000 lb car flinches the wrong way because your bike scares them and you're still not going to win.
Red_Liner740
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Dude, just stop talking....
and Rockerguy, change your avatar, cuz it looks to similar to Roomies....and thats NOT a good thing.
USA and Canada is hardly the entire world or all the counties... The world consists more than just the Americas. But theres always going to be a debate about this matter. Theres always pros and cons and in my opinion the pros outweigh the cons.
I had it first. But it even confuses me
There's also going to be unnecessary deaths every year from people who try and fail, even in California and the rest of the world.
Unfortunately, all those who failed never saw it coming.
I only lane split when idiots on the highway are all going the same speed in all 4 lanes with no cars in front of them. I seriosly wish it was legal here. We could fight all that 401 traffic so easially, go right to the front when it's red light. Pros def out-weight the cons. I'd be ready to take the extra risk.
lol.He wasnt lane splitting when he rear ended the bmw. Just being a careless rider thats all. See the other riders are much more cautious. Ones bike even had flashers on. Going slowly past cars is the correct way to lane split. The rider that crashed was clearly going too fast. Speed and carelessness was the reason for the crash.
Doesn't look like that was caused due to lane splitting. Too fast, target fixation, locked rear tire.
I don't think newbies should be splitting live traffic lanes though, start with stalled traffic (aka read lights) before you start slitting through a giant traffic jam. And for the record, I'd argue splitting being legal is the majority (a lot of Asian, Europe and Australia..?? not sure on the kingdom of kangaroos).
@Roomie I used to split a lot and still scare cars, passing them by dropping 2 and pinning it for a split second. The worst reaction I've gotten is them swerving AWAY then honking. I can't imagine somebody stupid enough to swerve toward the loud angry noise that is passing them, that's against our instincts developed by evolution.
I don't think newbies should be splitting live traffic lanes though, start with stalled traffic (aka read lights) before you start slitting through a giant traffic jam. And for the record, I'd argue splitting being legal is the majority (a lot of Asian, Europe and Australia..?? not sure on the kingdom of kangaroos).
@Roomie I used to split a lot and still scare cars, passing them by dropping 2 and pinning it for a split second. The worst reaction I've gotten is them swerving AWAY then honking. I can't imagine somebody stupid enough to swerve toward the loud angry noise that is passing them, that's against our instincts developed by evolution.
muddysixtysix
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Off topic but is it legal in Canada for bicycles or those e-bikes to lane filter when the traffic is stopped?
