Anybody else ride street bikes? Lane split?

jj584

jj584

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I have a street bike I frequently ride to work. This morning 271 was gridlock, I putted up the E lane at about 10mph. Some dude literally swerved and tried to block me. Anybody else lane split or use the E lane? Anybody get their panties wadded up about bikes doing it?
 
i used to do it when i was clearly stupid on my crotch rockets going way too fast. but i dont have the balls to do it now and i dont trust other people anymore, plus theres A holes like that...
 
I ride, but I don't lane split. Too many reasons not to, including assholes like your encounter. It is legal in California though. I am pretty sure it is illegal everywhere else.
 
I sat for about 40 minutes, I was hot and tired of creepIng lol. If it’s moving I don’t do it, but I find plenty of reasons to do it. Mainly when the traffic slows the damn phones come out. Constantly almost getting hit.
 
I try to be as legal and safe as possible on my street bike, so no lane splitting for me. With that being said, I like the idea of it and wish we could do it here.
 
I got a street bike a few years ago (my first ever).

I wanted one badly when I was in my late teens. I had been racing Moto since I was 12 years old and Yamaha had a Seca 750 (i wanted the red one) that had my name written all over it.
My parents always said no to a street bike but also said they couldn't stop me from buying one. I was living at home and the rule was I couldn't park / store a street bike at the house.
So I never got one.

Pulled the trigger and got one a few years ago - over 6000 miles on it here in Ohio and in Florida

Sold it last week -

I live my live not being scared to try new things, with my eye's and mind open.
I live my life to experience thrill and will always attempt new challenges with commitment.
I live my life to the fullest - and often on the edge.
I like it that way and make my own decisions any time I step towards that edge.

I'll be damned if I let someone snuff me out because of distraction or jealousy.

"Driving" now a days, seems to what people do between everything else they are doing in the car.
Ever notice - the light will turn green yet no one moves ? They're not paying attention.

Over the years - Street Bike Accidents - have taken many loved ones.

Stay safe out there brother .......
 
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Used to do it as an idiotic teenager on a sport bike .. sold all my street bike stuff now since Susan’s text message about the new Pumkin Spice latte is more important then my life.
 
Never did lane splitting. I have however gone slowly up the shoulder when traffic was stopped, just as you did. Someone always honked, said something or tried to block the lane. I just figured they were jealous. After 20 years of street riding I finally gave it up this spring. I had more close calls from distracted drivers in the last couple months then ever before. Last straw was a lady going thru a red light at about 70mph. On her phone. If I do get another street bike it will be a beat up salvage titled r3 to ride down in Kentucky or Tennessee on vacations. I will never ride the highway or commute again.
 
Been riding Street bikes for years. Had an R6, R1, couple Harleys. I love riding on the street with friends. We have a great time. I do not lane split, way too many idiots in the world. And you always have to be aware of the drivers around you. I saw an idiot texting on his Harley one day with his left hand. Crazy.

If I am stuck in traffic, I see nothing wrong with going up the side of the road slowly though to get through it. Those that have never rode a Harley in a traffic jam have no idea how hot they get.
 
jj584 said:
I sat for about 40 minutes, I was hot and tired of creepIng lol. If it’s moving I don’t do it, but I find plenty of reasons to do it. Mainly when the traffic slows the damn phones come out. Constantly almost getting hit.
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Just kick his door. And take off. First cop you see rip a wheelie. Chase stops right there.
 
John250 said:
Been riding Street bikes for years. Had an R6, R1, couple Harleys. I love riding on the street with friends. We have a great time. I do not lane split, way too many idiots in the world. And you always have to be aware of the drivers around you. I saw an idiot texting on his Harley one day with his left hand. Crazy.

If I am stuck in traffic, I see nothing wrong with going up the side of the road slowly though to get through it. Those that have never rode a Harley in a traffic jam have no idea how hot they get.
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Road glide, dressed in gortex in case of rain. She was hot!
 
I haveh ridden street since 1986 with a few breaks here and there. I split a few times as a teenager living on the edge, way over the speed limit. Now days, I wouldn't split even if it was legal. Too many distracted idiots out there. I avoid gridlock any way possible, and will never be caught in rush hour traffic around the big cities on my bike.
Here's the wife and I three weeks ago on the dragon.
 

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She’s all smiles!

I had a victory kingpin 8ball. My wife liked it. But I think we had a couple close calls from idiots. Not worth it to me. Shouldn’t of sold the Bike though. Oh well.
 
Finger on the FB - ??
Go ahead and touch that - on that bike, at that speed & angle.
LOL- just messing with ya - photo looks great - bet it was a blast.
 
I've read many articles in the AMA mag about lane splitting but cannot say that I ever thought the value in it outweighed the risks. Although if I lived in an area of heavier traffic I might think differently about it.

I try to ride my bike to work every day that the weather allows and when I don't have to pick up grandkids. I have, and am, trying to slow down when I ride, particularly in the early mornings (dark). I'm learning that when a hazard, or hazardous situation presents itself, I want to have plenty of time, and room/space to react to it.

I read street and road intersections closely, especially if they're busy intersections.
 
You can’t even ride motorcycles in LA If you can’t lane split. BBUUTTTT.....yea eff that. I wouldn’t be riding in that congestion. Too many people can’t stay in their lane anyway. Nobody looks for motorcycles. That’s insane.
 
GeorgiePorgie said:
She’s all smiles!

I had a victory kingpin 8ball. My wife liked it. But I think we had a couple close calls from idiots. Not worth it to me. Shouldn’t of sold the Bike though. Oh well.
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I'm actually riding a Yamaha. The shape of the headlight just flows a lot better with the bike.
 
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