Overtaking through heavy traffic

[SPman]

this method always worked for me.......

[cheshirecat]

big difference there is other vehicles expect bikes to filter plus driving standards are a trifle higher

[Mike.Gayner]

That guy has balls of steel.

[Berries]

just a quickee on this...
on most mornings i cage it with my awesome wife...we travel bout 30 mins on a shit day...south auckland from drury to manix...all those on 2 wheels please b fucking careful as it is really hard to see u even when looking out for u...so many times i've tripled checked but found the sweep of the road obstructing the visibility and some body on 2 wheels whizzes past...
i'm all for lane splitting but b aware i can't always see u (and i'm looking coz i'm nosey)...the chick in the other cage texting her scrubber bff doesn't care so good luck to you...and becoz i hate blood i'll have to keep driving......

Had my first experience of Auckland motorways a few weeks back and was surprised not to see more bikes get bowled. Are the lanes narrower here than in Europe or something? Not sure what it was but it all looked a lot more iffy to the UK splitting I am familiar with. Perhaps it was because I was on four wheels rather than two and used to the slower pace of life over here?

this method always worked for me.......

You can't blame them when they cannot see you.

Therein lies a nugget of great wisdom that would make KB a boring place if everyone thought the same thing.

[SPman]

That guy has balls of steel.

Not really - it soon becomes second nature and it's amazing how you can slide through gaps that don't appear doable. I try the same here in Perth, but an XJR is a bit wider and the traffic here is even more retarded the Auckland.
He does stress, however, not to go to much faster than the traffic because they often just won't see or expect you......it's all a balancing act and some can do it better than others - I guess you just develop a second or third sense and, as he says "i couldn't split like this if I didn't know where I was going and know the roads.

[bsasuper]

You are only as safe as the worst driver in that lane of traffic, its a free country lane split if you want, but don't start crying if you get knocked off or get a ticket for overtaking on the left, or get done for dangerous riding

[caspernz]

Not really - it soon becomes second nature and it's amazing how you can slide through gaps that don't appear doable. I try the same here in Perth, but an XJR is a bit wider and the traffic here is even more retarded the Auckland.
He does stress, however, not to go to much faster than the traffic because they often just won't see or expect you......it's all a balancing act and some can do it better than others - I guess you just develop a second or third sense and, as he says "i couldn't split like this if I didn't know where I was going and know the roads.

Yep, and sometimes it's as simple as applying the old rule of "riding your own ride" as some of the problems occur when an inexperienced or less confident lane splitter tries to follow a couple of diehard proponents.

Take it easy and keep the speed differential sensible, all sweet. Just leaves you to watch out for cagers who seem intent on shrinking the gap...and I see that almost everyday as I truck around in heavy traffic

[swbarnett]

You are only as safe as the worst driver in that lane of traffic, its a free country lane split if you want, but don't start crying if you get knocked off or get a ticket for overtaking on the left, or get done for dangerous riding

You make it sound like lane-splitting is a loterry. Anything but. Like anything, keep your wits about you, know your limits and don't assume anything about the traffic around you and it can be as safe as any other type of ridinng.

[roogazza]

OK - some facts so you can get off your high horse - one: there are idiots out there who lane split and give us all a bad name. Real idiots. Accidents waiting to happen. I am not one of them. If it was the guy I'm thinking of, it was only a matter of time. Two: it was not a friendly wave, it was a peremptory signal that could be seen as "I'm turning right" i.e. arm straight out, so get in behind. Three: there was no situation ahead. Four: I legally overtook him, on the right, signalling appropriately. Five: yes, I shook my head at him as he seems unaware of police policy. Six: he has done it before but more arrogantly, opening his door when stopped to stop bikers legally moving down the centre in stopped traffic. Seven: I have been doing the research and have found a statement - I just have to find out who in the police made it and when. Any help with this, from anyone, would be appreciated. Then I can share it with all of you guys. Dangsta - just don't bother reading it, and please, this is a forum for discussion. Name calling might satisfy your urges but it isn't very constructive.

I haven't read the whole thread but it sounds like you might have pissed the guy off?
When a Policeman signals you to do something you do it, that's fairly simple isn't it ? Shake your head ,piss him off, argue and you are likely to bring out 'Mr Hyde'.
No skin off his nose which response you get, you choose. I learnt that at a young age.