Newb question...

**Deviant Esq** · 14th December 2005, 14:58

Hey guys. Bit of a newb question, but at least I prepared you for it!

Been browsing through the forums pretty regularly since I joined up and have managed to pick up a bit of the slang used in here. But one thing I'm not sure about is 'filtering'. I've got an inkling but could someone please explain to me what it means? Thanks

Maybe someone could write a thread, sticky it, pop it in this forum - common biker slang and what it means. Things like 'lane splitting' don't make sense to someone who hasn't been associated with bikes / bikers before, but also any kind of local slang that's used on KB i.e. names for some types of bikes.

Thanks!

*Dons flameproof suit*

**bugjuice** · 14th December 2005, 15:02

the search tool can be a very good friend you know

Filtering and lane splitting are the same thing.
Have a read thru the Survival forum which also has a sticky (top post thread) on filtering/lane splitting since it's such a commonly asked question.

welcome too

**Sniper** · 14th December 2005, 15:06

Bugjuice just summed it up nicely

**Waylander** · 14th December 2005, 15:07

There is something on biker slang in the FAQ. Not sure if it's still there but should still be.

**Deviant Esq** · 14th December 2005, 16:36

The FAQ has two terms on it: Cage Driver and Tank Slapper. Don't worry, I've read those

Thanks for that bugjuice. I probably should have used the search function or read through the Survival forum a bit more, but I forgot about either!

*Escapes with mild charring*

**bugjuice** · 14th December 2005, 17:23

nah, that's ok, I guess Spank does need to update the FAQ bit..

If you get stuck, and you can't find what you're looking for, just send a quick PM to one of the more senior members (some who posts lots like these two) and ask them. That way, you save face, you get a direct answer, and you don't get char-grilled in a re-run-thread

live un learn tho

**Waylander** · 14th December 2005, 17:29

Originally Posted by bugjuice

PM to one of the more senior members (some who posts lots like these two) and ask them.

These two? You talking about me and Snipe? Cause you have more posts than me.

**bugjuice** · 14th December 2005, 17:31

whats yer point?

**Sniper** · 14th December 2005, 17:33

I always have information on things, wether its helpful or not is a different story. Seriously though, I don't mind offering help and advice to newbies, you have to learn.

**Deviant Esq** · 14th December 2005, 20:36

Cheers guys!

Yeah I'll follow that advice in future. I don't do a great deal of posting myself, unless I know something about the topic or have something useful to add, so hopefully I won't be the subject of too many flames

Having said that, I don't mind being the butt of the occasional good natured prod from time to time as well - gotta have a laugh!

I'm not new to web forums, so I know how to behave. Mostly... >

I'm just new when it comes to motorbikes. But willing to learn - like Snipe says, gotta learn somehow