Hey guys I've done a lot of lanesplitting in my years of riding and thought I would share some of my tips that I have picked up. This applies to heavy to moderate traffic as I don't usually split when the traffic is moving at a good pace.

-Stay around 10-15 mph above the pace of the cagers. Anything higher and you lose some of your scanning ablities IMO. (keep a pace that you are comfortable with don't use this by rule)

-Use the scan technique as told in the MSF course. Try to anticipate all of the moves the cagers will do. Even if you think it is a stupid move by the cager, believe me they will do it.

-Keep your bike in a high RPM. Not just for noise but you have the ability to gun it or use the engine breaking to avoid danger.

-Turn your high beams on. I have noticed that cagers will look in there side view mirrors more often then with low beams. Of course not all will be observant but every little bit helps. (be considerate of the people you share the road with. If you are splitting at night then turn the high beams off. It's much more distracting at night)

-Try to avoid passing when the cars are side by side. Do it when they are staggard (sp?) so you have the ability go in front of the other car instead of getting sandwiched by both cars.

-Be very weary of a big gap in front of one car no matter how small. Cagers LOVE to cut each other off so it would be unfortunate if you where going along and get hit in the process.

-Different freeways have differnet size lanes so use your best judgement on "if" you can make it. There is a freeway that I am very comfortable with lane splitting in due to large lanes and another that is very tough (22 west for you OC people http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif).

Well I think I have put in all I can to this. Anybody that has anymore to add please feel free to make suggestions or say my tips are shit and not to do it that way. I'm just trying to get some info out there for the newcomers that are new to lane splitting. I think a lot of people are doing it but I usually see a lot of recklessness.

Ride safe people http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

???? Isn't lanesplitting in itself reckless??

Sergeant Nic said:

???? Isn't lanesplitting in itself reckless??



Why? If done in a safe manner I think it is actually safer than riding in the lane during heavy traffic. (cager on cell phone smashes into you) To me I get more options while riding inbetween lanes

Bostitch said:


Sergeant Nic said:

???? Isn't lanesplitting in itself reckless??



Why? If done in a safe manner I think it is actually safer than riding in the lane during heavy traffic. (cager on cell phone smashes into you) To me I get more options while riding inbetween lanes



Well, everybody has their own opinion. I'm just saying that it's pretty much "reckless" to lain split. The more sensible thing is to stay in your lane, centered, as to discourage a cager trying to share your lane. And I always carry a set of roller skate ball bearings. Somebody cuts me off and puts my life in danger, they get a bearing dropped in front of their car. Trust me, a steel ball bearing dropped at 60 mph or better will ruin a radiator. I'm not saying I don't lane split, I'm just saying this isn't something I would be "teaching" the new guys. We should be teaching them proper riding techniques and what gear to have and that kinda stuff. Not how to become mounted on the hood of a car. Just my .02. No offense to you.

Sergeant Nic said:


Bostitch said:


Sergeant Nic said:

???? Isn't lanesplitting in itself reckless??



Why? If done in a safe manner I think it is actually safer than riding in the lane during heavy traffic. (cager on cell phone smashes into you) To me I get more options while riding inbetween lanes



Well, everybody has their own opinion. I'm just saying that it's pretty much "reckless" to lain split. The more sensible thing is to stay in your lane, centered, as to discourage a cager trying to share your lane. And I always carry a set of roller skate ball bearings. Somebody cuts me off and puts my life in danger, they get a bearing dropped in front of their car. Trust me, a steel ball bearing dropped at 60 mph or better will ruin a radiator. I'm not saying I don't lane split, I'm just saying this isn't something I would be "teaching" the new guys. We should be teaching them proper riding techniques and what gear to have and that kinda stuff. Not how to become mounted on the hood of a car. Just my .02. No offense to you.



No offence taken I value your opinion. I was not refering to lane splitting at very high speeds. I am talking about splitting when the traffic has stopped or when crawling along at a snails pace. I rarely split going at 75mph (only when trying to get away from a group of cages). It's just not sensible for me to sit in traffic for 1 hour when I can split and make it there in less than half the time. Thanks for stating your point instead of just bashing http://www.gixxer.com/forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif

Ride safe