MyBB Motorcycle Owners Thread

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FiestaST said:
Lol...not really answering my q but okay.
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I am ;) Small engine and the roof adds a lot of weight so it is slow. Roof also adds weight up high so it is unstable, particularly at low speeds (which you often are). And then you add in the seatbelt and being forced to wear a helmet as well in some countries so it is more dangerous too (added weight with your head pivoting around the seatbelt = more neck injuries). No spot for a pillion either.

So all in all, poop
 
spiderz said:
When lane splitting, how do you handel a road that goes from 2 lanes into 1 lane?
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my gut says slow down to the speed of the traffic, merge in with one of the lanes, then after the merge, move out again?
But I dunno...?
 
What I usually do, is slow down to traffic speed, then cross over to the right of the lane. I'll keep traffic speed until safe, then move a bit faster, but staying close to the cars. Usually, this means ride on, or slightly to the right of the white line...
 
But always remember, safety first, if cars are coming in tight, hold back until you have room to move in...
 
memphis32 said:
What I usually do, is slow down to traffic speed, then cross over to the right of the lane. I'll keep traffic speed until safe, then move a bit faster, but staying close to the cars. Usually, this means ride on, or slightly to the right of the white line...
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If you're over the white line you're not lane splitting ;) I'm not saying I don't sometimes do the same but it is technically not correct, you're in the oncoming lane now.
I'd go between the two lanes as normal then as they merge I'd also merge while staying to the right of the lane like you do. If traffic is flowing I'd take up a car spot during the merge for safety, if traffic is bumper to bumper stop/go I'll sometimes manoeuvre through and end up on the right but in a lane splitting spot so to speak. Then you continue as normal of course, splitting if possible otherwise waiting in the right of the lane
 
Archer said:
If you're over the white line you're not lane splitting ;) I'm not saying I don't sometimes do the same but it is technically not correct, you're in the oncoming lane now.
I'd go between the two lanes as normal then as they merge I'd also merge while staying to the right of the lane like you do. If traffic is flowing I'd take up a car spot during the merge for safety, if traffic is bumper to bumper stop/go I'll sometimes manoeuvre through and end up on the right but in a lane splitting spot so to speak. Then you continue as normal of course, splitting if possible otherwise waiting in the right of the lane
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Argh, stupid phone of mine typing its own ****. It is to the left of the line, but to the right of the lane. I don't like going into oncoming traffic, even splitting lanes sometimes I feel guilty...
 
Considered risky since vehicles don't expect you there, and vehicles might turn left for no apparent reason.
 
spiderz said:
...and going round the left in the yellow line?
assumeing traffic is standing still...
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Are you responding to an emergency situation (and as such have your blue/red beacon lights on), or have you broken down? If not, don't got there. All you end up doing is pushing cars to the right meaning the ones lane splitting legally are now driven into.

Or if you are unlucky you'll get pushed off the road - not so long ago I was lane splitting quite normally but some chap was going down the yellow lane. One of the cars ahead saw my orange light and moved over (because you know, the yellow lane is for what I described above) and the other biker had an impromptu meeting with the car (luckily no injuries).
 
Glad someone has brought up lane splitting. Is it actually legal? I know it's accepted and as a motorist I don't have an issue with it, but is it within the letter of the law? If I change lanes and collide with a lane splitting motorcyclist, who's at fault?
 
Agent_Smith said:
Glad someone has brought up lane splitting. Is it actually legal? I know it's accepted and as a motorist I don't have an issue with it, but is it within the letter of the law? If I change lanes and collide with a lane splitting motorcyclist, who's at fault?
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It's legal.

And like any accident the fault isn't always black and white, but I've had a claim paid out before while lane splitting.

Obviously though the same laws of solid lines and such apply and that's where most (myself included) often ride illegally and take chances.
 
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