Lane-Splitting 1.01

[slofox]

This morning I had an appointment in d'Auckland at 9.00am. In K Road. (with a tailor, not a hooker....)

Being of unsound mind I decided this was an opportunity for a ride (despite the fog). I figured it would be
a). cheaper and
b). probably quicker what with morning rush hour traffic etc...also
c). a chance to see just how crazy the motorway is at that time of morning.

Right on all three counts.

I have to take my hat off to those who use that motorway on a mobike every day. You are a braver lot than I am. Yes I did split - a bit - when the gaps looked wide enough. And I did weave around a bit as well - that felt easier than the splitting. But I watched with admiration as larger bikes than mine were squeezed through the narrowest of gaps between cars, trucks and all other vehemicles.

What also impressed me was the equanimity of the motorists regarding bikes squeezing all round them - not once did I see the sort of reaction I would expect in The Tron (they get shitty here). So hats off to them as well.

All in all, an interesting lesson. I found that even fifteen minutes of it was enough to encourage a little more "enterprise" on my part.

I might try it again. One day...

[ready4whatever]

c'mon slofox why were you really down k road. Its ok, its legal now

[michael]

Trust me not all cagers are so 'accommodating'. I've had bus drivers try swerve in front of me and cars try narrow gaps on purpose. Sometimes its almost better to not have them see you coming so they can't make any sudden changes to either make room or try cut you off (sometimes it's a thin line between the two).

[slofox]

c'mon slofox why were you really down k road. Its ok, its legal now

Hafta pay $500 deposit as well...

[Mystic13]

Slofox knows the morning rates are cheaper and the selection better from what I hear. We all know it was a lady you went to see Slofox. lol. She does a good job. Which reminds me I need to zip in and see her. You know you can park out the back instead of on K'Road? It's more discreet. And easier to get a park.

Cheers.

[Swoop]

It is a good thing you picked a day with a "light" amount of traffic. Come back on a wednesday and see the difference.

[slofox]

Slofox knows the morning rates are cheaper and the selection better from what I hear. We all know it was a lady you went to see Slofox. lol. She does a good job. Which reminds me I need to zip in and see her. You know you can park out the back instead of on K'Road? It's more discreet. And easier to get a park.

Cheers.

"from what I hear". Sure,bro, sure. A likely story!

[p.dath]

Slofox knows the morning rates are cheaper and the selection better from what I hear. We all know it was a lady you went to see Slofox. lol. She does a good job. Which reminds me I need to zip in and see her. You know you can park out the back instead of on K'Road? It's more discreet. And easier to get a park.

Cheers.

Do they offer motorcycle parks yet - you know - for those in a hurry?

[YellowDog]

Slofox knows the morning rates are cheaper and the selection better from what I hear. We all know it was a lady you went to see Slofox. lol. She does a good job. Which reminds me I need to zip in and see her. You know you can park out the back instead of on K'Road? It's more discreet. And easier to get a park.

Cheers.

They also tend to loosen up a it by the afternoons.......

The traffic I mean.

I personally find the Southern Motorway a bit overcrowded and quite a chore.

You get some quite good lane splitting mini convoys you can tag onto when the traffic is really heavy. Cop bikes are good to follow

[steve_t]

Yup. Good ol' Hamiltron. Any time I see a bike split to the front at the lights, the cager at the front decides it's time for a drag race. Hilarious! There aren't a lot of cars that can get to 50 anywhere near as fast as even a 250

[MarkH]

You know you can park out the back instead

I'm pretty sure they charge extra for that.

[wysper]

I'm pretty sure they charge extra for that.

Ba Boom Tsh!

or

As the actress said to the bishop

[Ronin]

Ba Boom Tsh!

or

As the actress said to the bishop

As the bishop said to the altar boy

[cowpatz]

Trust me not all cagers are so 'accommodating'. I've had bus drivers try swerve in front of me and cars try narrow gaps on purpose. Sometimes its almost better to not have them see you coming so they can't make any sudden changes to either make room or try cut you off (sometimes it's a thin line between the two).

As you eventually go past just give a friendly downward tap on the side mirror so it is left dangling on the wires ...... might be the best way to educate those errant cagers

[DMNTD:Me]

I've certainly found it 'interesting' to have commute 74kms in that shit everyday. Have done it on many different bikes now and in general if the car drivers know you're coming they move over slightly.
Interestingly enough the ZX14 has been the best to lane split on due to its noise and a wall of headlights