Do you lane split? If your state doesn't have it, would you like it?

@JamesP33R

Жыл бұрын

To your 3 questions above. Nope, nope and nope. Too many cars riding the lines here. No need to even try to stuff my machine into a gap that's already 1/4th to 1/3rd the size of a normal lane and have to deal with bad car drivers.

@Bearded.Wonder

Жыл бұрын

Texas doesn't allow it. Would love it if we would, however, it might take a while before folks here get used to the idea. Car drivers could perceive it as an "unfair" advantage and either not cooperate by moving over slightly or worse, moving into the path of the motorcyclist to block them.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Occasionally you get someone who wants to block you. I just slow down and if necessary get back into the normal lane until I can get around them.

@keyoke69

Жыл бұрын

No, no, and no. I have zero sympathy for consequences of choosing to lane split. Riding is already dangerous enough. Its incredibly stupid that its legal anywhere.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Like all things in motorcycling, it's up to the individual to choose what risk their willing to take.

I was amazed to see people willingly move out of your way. I'm more used to people seeing that your intention is to move forward, so they actively pull over to close the gap and keep you from advancing. The crab bucket mentality: "If I can't move, nobody can!"

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

In San Diego a lot of people do move over. I don't count on them doing it though. If they are blocking the way, I'll just wait until there is a safe place to go around them.

@alexk4804

Жыл бұрын

in NY there's a ton of these people that are trying to block you

@charlescarmichael1124

9 ай бұрын

And that sucks because blocking lane splitting motorcycles is illegal

I lane split for probably 25k miles when I used to commute from LBC to Santa Monica on the 405. I found another dangerous time was when traffic opened up some and started moving. When traffic was dead stop or near stop when cars got closer to each other there was less chance they would want to switch lanes. So I would also be very aware as traffic expands and contracts with speed and space. Also never assume that just because you are in between the carpool and fast lane on the double yellows that people won’t cross over! Highest alert state is required for active and safe lane splitting. You can lose your life, or get seriously injured. I’ve witnessed the latter right in front of me so be mindful of speed and position at all times

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Very good points. Definitely have to be on high alert all the time, especially when traffic starts to get the accordion effect.

Good video!!

Great tips! I don't usually ride on the freeway but lane splitting in traffic when done correctly, it's the best! SoCal rider.

Hey MotoTipz! Here from Motojitsu's channel, I recently subbed to you and stoked to see all of the content you put out. SD local here also😎🤙

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! No better place than SD to be a motorcyclist 😎

Haha.. Loud pipes saving lives is a bold assumption. But as a truck driver in a vehicle thats feet above the roadway as well as very loud inside, I certainly do hear bikes that are moving through the traffic at a reasonable rate compared to the traffic around them,revving the bike as they split. No I don't believe loud pipes save lives, smart riding does. Also the bright day lights work great too. But loud pipes with good judgment can make you more noticable... Love your videos and watching your channel grow.

even as a biker, ppl aren't obligated to move out of the way for us, some get so scared and pull over like they're parking on the shoulder lmao

On my KLR650 people hardly move out of the way splitting, but your light recommendation is spot on. I can see it so clearly in your video. Subbed from Long Beach!

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Bright auxiliary lights definitely help!

Excellent video!

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

it used to be illegal here in Queensland Australia, now you can but are limited to 40km per hour, i only do it if the traffic is pretty much stopped

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Even at 40kmh it's better than sitting in traffic.

Good content bro! Keep it up! 04:30 - it looked like GTA.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

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I used to when I lived in CA and I really miss it now. Motorcycles and stopped/ congested traffic without being allowed to lane split is just a terrible combination that makes me not even want to ride during those times.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

It's hard for me not to want to lane split when I travel to other states. I have to remind myself it isn't legal everywhere.

@davetechme

Жыл бұрын

@@mototipz Yeah, the legality is one thing but you certainly have a lot more drivers that actually expect there to be lane splitters and are more cautious if it's not only legal but has been for a while.

Very sensible

Arizona allows lane filtering.

what brand of amber aux lights do u have?

@mototipz

3 ай бұрын

Rigid. Great lights!

@ropeysubstance1719

3 ай бұрын

@@mototipz thanks. are these lights good to be seen or is it meant to light up the road ahead? i'm looking for amber lights to only be seen better by drivers. so i don't want huge lights just tiny ones so drivers can see me.

@mototipz

3 ай бұрын

@@ropeysubstance1719 they do both very well but they aren't small. I'd look at some of the smaller lights from Denali.

SD!

Louder than stock pipes definitely help drivers notice you. Sure headlights do as well, but thats relying on the driver looking in their mirrors and being aware that there may be a motorcyclist coming. If they're looking at their phone - they MAY hear the exhaust, but they certainly wont see you. So I wouldnt say one is better than the other...

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't rely on either lights or exhaust getting the driver's attention. They may not notice either one. In the end, the only thing that will keep you safe is your riding and awareness.

This is so cool this is allowed in 3 states. In PA, it’s illegal to lane split. So I just sit there as my bike heats up haha

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Definitely no fun sitting in traffic. Coming from the east coast I know how bad traffic is in PA...

Absolutely will never lane split ever. I disagree that cars are looking for you. I always assume they are on their phone or looking for an open lane so they can go faster. Especially in Florida this would never work. Cars are constantly changing lanes and you would definitely crash here. It’s more risk than I’m willing to take.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Everyone should make their own choices about the risk their willing to assume. Florida definitely has some crazy drivers 😜

@mhoeij

Жыл бұрын

Cars don’t need to look for lane splitters, it’s up to the rider to stay safe, and the only way the rider can do that is by not going faster than their ability to brake. A rider who isn’t prepared to brake hard shouldn’t go between lanes, but a rider with good braking skills and a good eye for traffic can safely go between cars, as long as the speed difference is modest.

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Spot on!

Motojitsu sent me to look here... Subscribed for the tipz...👍

@mototipz

Жыл бұрын

Awesome! More videos and tipz coming 👍