Lanesplitting/filtering habits

[Coldkiwi]

well, how bout one of you clowns makes a poll then!?

don't make spankme do everything!!

[bikerboy]

Perhaps, like me they wouldn't know how?






Make a poll, not lane split.

[Big Dog]

Originally posted by Coldkiwi
well, how bout one of you clowns makes a poll then!?

don't make spankme do everything!!

Perhaps the how to make a poll should be added to the Faq thread by some one who knows how?

[andy1]

just blast past everything at 150k
between cars

[Dave]

just blast past everything at 150k

In a coffin?

I rekon that you can get away with it safely if you do it as lane changes-go from gap to gap splitting while you go,that way if you do get stopped,the worst you cop is unsafe lanechange.

[Marmoot]

In concept, the radar wouldn't pick you up when you're lanespliting at over 100kph since you are not an isolated target.

[gpercivl]

It all depends on what mood the cop is in when he pulls you over. Years ago I was quietly tooting down the NW at about 20kph faster than the traffic when this looney cop in a car drove down the left side of the motorway in the dirt and stones to catch me. I only stopped 'cause there was cop on bike about 0.5km ahead. This guy was off his tree and booked me for 'Careless Driving', it went to court where I got done 'cause the judge said he had to believe the officer not me.

So watch out for those 'gentlemen (& ladies)' while your saving the environment!

[Coldkiwi]

I think the best form of defence is to keep your eyes peeled at all times and in all directions.

Speaking of which... I saw an unprecedented amount of piggies on the southern motorway this morning... 4 going north and 2 heading south between Penrose and the city. They must be trying to raise money for a policemans ball (doughnuts on tap) or something this weekend.

[Marmoot]

Originally posted by gpercivl
'cause the judge said he had to believe the officer not me.

Thank you for answering my eternal question: "if in the court it is your word against the cop's, who do the judges believe?"

[Dave]

I stood in court and said one thing,the cop said another. The judge ruled in my favour and the cop stood up and said "with repect your honour ...."
The judge then turned to him and said " its in the hands of the court now, Sit Down!"

yay i won.
(be humble,look honest and may the best man win.)

[gpercivl]

Dave, you must have got 'the look' just right...If it happens to me again I'll go for the 'I'm honest but got no money' look rather than wear a suit and tie....nice to hear that you won Dave!

(ps. let me know how you managed a 41.9 at Taupo too! my best is a 45.3 and I'm always looking for help!)

cheers, Greg

[Dave]

lots of tricky shit in the motor and lots of laps.

[wkid_one]

Originally posted by Dave
lots of tricky shit in the motor and lots of laps.

PMPL - that's answer is helpful!

[gpercivl]

Nah, that's as good an answer as I could really expect. After racing for 5 years now, I know there's not really much hope of me improving my lap times by more than a second at Taupo, Puke, or Manfeild.

It's such a personal thing, either you got it or you haven't. My best time on my Thundercat at Manfeild was 1:21.7 and Dave Cole on the same bike managed 3 laps in the high 1:09's back in 1997.

But maybe a few tips on what lines Dave's using around the sweeper at Taupo might be helpful. I'm turning in for the last apex too early...but can't seem to stop myself : )