Puddy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 As if there aren't enough inherent dangers in riding a motorcycle. From what I understand this video has been 'sped up'. Still seems like a stupid idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddy Posted July 14, 2008 Author Share Posted July 14, 2008 I lane split, but not for fun, just to get to my destination and not at the speed he's going cuz some a-hole would change lanes on purpose. I'm almost positive that what he did was illegal, not only in CA, but any state. Isn't what you do also illegal? I don't know but it seems like it would be. I would guess that you have to treat the bike like any other vehicle. Just because you can fit doesn't mean you should. Am I off base? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheikYerbuti Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 As if there aren't enough inherent dangers in riding a motorcycle. Whenever I see someone doing this, I always think the same thing: I hope this moran filled out an Organ Donor card, so that when he throws his own life in the trash can at least he can save someone else more deserving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 My father is a lifelong rider and took a trip out to LA a while back... He said that he saw a few lane splitters and that it was absolutely asinine to do... He said he wouldn't dream of doing it... I've seen a few guys do this in the Dallas area around 114/121 DFW Airport area on the way to work in the mornings... No wrecks, but a few near misses... I fear the day that I actually see a wreck from some guy doing this... Another thing, youtube has a ton of lane splitting video's... Do crotch rocket riders normally carry around video camera's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boat_hacked Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I lane split, but not for fun, just to get to my destination and not at the speed he's going cuz some a-hole would change lanes on purpose. I'm almost positive that what he did was illegal, not only in CA, but any state. lane splitting is legal in CA as long as it's in a safe and prudent manner. That video wouldn't classify as that. but then again who's interpretation are you using? The motorist or cyclist. Personally, I don't mind the lane splitting when the commute crawls along @ 15-20 mph(bikes aren't causing the traffic jam), but when I'm doing 60-70 mph and a motorcycle splits the lane, I feel like Death Race 2000 should commence. And yes I rode street bikes for 10 years before hanging it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chargerz Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Whenever I see someone doing this, I always think the same thing: I hope this moran filled out an Organ Donor card, so that when he throws his own life in the trash can at least he can save someone else more deserving. +1 I see motorcycles lane splitting almost every time I'm on the freeway. I view it as natural selection. Pretty soon they will be extinct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grits and Shins Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I never did it when i owned a bike. Your margin for error while on a bike is already fairly small ... I fail to understand why I would reduce it even more by lane splitting (or by passing on the right). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 When I was out in LA last year I saw a ton of this on that battle zone they call the 5.....it also freaks ya out when they fly by your car super close Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detlef Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 From what I understand, lane splitting at very low speeds is legal because motorcycles are air cooled engines so they could theoretically overheat if they idled in stalled traffic for too long. Thus, they need to keep moving. Now, this is not my theory and I didn't care enough when I was told this by a friend to bother looking into it. My guess is, it was just barely feasible enough to get the law passed through. After all, the DMV was not likely to be receptive to the convenience factor of moving up through lanes at stop lights or in traffic jams but may have been more sympathetic to cyclists saying their bikes would overheat if they were not able to keep moving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 lane splitting is legal in CA as long as it's in a safe and prudent manner. That video wouldn't classify as that. but then again who's interpretation are you using? The motorist or cyclist. Personally, I don't mind the lane splitting when the commute crawls along @ 15-20 mph(bikes aren't causing the traffic jam), but when I'm doing 60-70 mph and a motorcycle splits the lane, I feel like Death Race 2000 should commence. And yes I rode street bikes for 10 years before hanging it up. It is legal in CA and you see it often in heavy traffic on the freeway. I always marvelled at the guys doing it since it would not take much for those openings to close too quickly but it is legal in CA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuke'em ttg Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 I believe tbimm invented this if I'm not mistakin..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 Its the norm in Paris. Do you want to be like the French? Huh? Do ya? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh 0ne Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 One quick lane change by a car and it's game over. Dumbasses. I ride a crotch rocket, it's dangerous enough with all the jackasses on the road without having to do stupid sh*t like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSUChiefsTarheelFan Posted July 14, 2008 Share Posted July 14, 2008 (edited) I did it from time to time back in the day.....when I was stoopid! Forget the lane change...how bout someone sticking an arm out the window, trowing a cigg out, or even opening a door to pour out the 2 day old big gulp thats been sitting in the cup holder? It's dangerous, and given the fact that there is usually a nice sized shoulder to pass on I have no idea why you would ride in between cars. Ride on the shoulder.....don't know if it's legal or not, but it's a lot safer. Edited July 14, 2008 by KSUChiefsTarheelFan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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