Lane-splitting at 90kph!

[Weaver]

I think what Finn is trying to say is that people who sit in the right lane obviously can't read english. The signs say "Keep left unless passing".
Of course you won't be able to read this post, but you enjoy looking at the pretty colours.

[NOMIS]

I terrorise the n.w motorway every morning, 20min to town from lincoln. some prick wont give me room i wait for a gap and kick it down to 16,000rpm next to his/her window.

[Ixion]

But nana says always trust your spidey sense

Yes. That above all. And watch out for cops.

[Swoop]

(eg, being terminally sick of being held up, that's medical, right) )

Mental health reasons also apply here. Sitting in traffic (especially for cagers) is not good for your mental health.
Just think of the money we are helping the gubbinment save, by NOT having to pay out on restorative care for these sufferers.

[Finn]

I think what Finn is trying to say is that people who sit in the right lane obviously can't read english. The signs say "Keep left unless passing".
Of course you won't be able to read this post, but you enjoy looking at the pretty colours.

Thank you. A rather simple concept, but not as simple as a kiwi behind a steering wheel.

[sAsLEX]

Yes. That above all. And watch out for cops.

And men in hats!

[Ragingrob]

How do you keep left in the right lane dumbo?

Fair enough well why did you say keep left then lol?

PS I can keep left in the right lane if I wanted to... Can't you?

[Ragingrob]

I think what Finn is trying to say is that people who sit in the right lane obviously can't read english. The signs say "Keep left unless passing".
Of course you won't be able to read this post, but you enjoy looking at the pretty colours.

On the Motorway there are signs saying keep left unless passing? Really?

PS : Maybe you should be the one trying to read the original post?

[xwhatsit]

On the Motorway there are signs saying keep left unless passing? Really?

No, I haven't seen those in NZ yet. Qld put a whole lot up years ago, such a thing might be useful here if the average cager would read it.

[YellowDog]

Kittyhawk speaks truth.

One of the keys to safe filtering, I've found, is to figure out the limitations of what the cars can do in a certain space and time, and to get through the available gaps with enough briskness to minimise the possibility of being taken out by any of the maneuvers that could be pulled if they haven't realised I'm there.

That doesn't necessarily imply tearing through traffic Ghost Rider style, but rather putting oneself in a safe position as much as possible and spending the shortest amount of time possible in less-safe positions. Actually, if you watch the Ghost Rider videos carefully, even he takes that approach.

Of course, when the cars are stopped or barely moving and have nowhere to go, riding up the 'bike lane' between them becomes a straightforward exercise.

Well Yes, I do tend to agree with this however your speed does need to be relative to the traffic and conditions.

I would label myself as a lane splitter and consider myself to be highly conscious of what cars might do (like change lane into a gap) so I do feel quite confident. I must say, I have planted the odd glove firmly on the front wing of a missbehaving car changing lane without indicating, however I do feel confident that unlewss they hit by back wheel, they won't if my speed is right; you can out manouver and follow whatever line you need to to avoid problems.

I do cringe when I see bikers splitting lanes at the same speed as the traffic and sitting in blind spots of other road users. They may as well sit in the lane. It would be far safer!

[YellowDog]

Thank you. A rather simple concept, but not as simple as a kiwi behind a steering wheel.

Surely in traffic, all three lanes are the same. The left lane is for getting off the motorway and the other two are the same. At least I think that is what he meant?

I don't think the initial post suggests that the right lane was being hogged whilst the other two were free.

[sinfull]

Kittyhawk speaks truth.

One of the keys to safe filtering, I've found, is to figure out the limitations of what the cars can do in a certain space and time, and to get through the available gaps with enough briskness to minimise the possibility of being taken out by any of the maneuvers that could be pulled if they haven't realised I'm there.

That doesn't necessarily imply tearing through traffic Ghost Rider style, but rather putting oneself in a safe position as much as possible and spending the shortest amount of time possible in less-safe positions. Actually, if you watch the Ghost Rider videos carefully, even he takes that approach.

Of course, when the cars are stopped or barely moving and have nowhere to go, riding up the 'bike lane' between them becomes a straightforward exercise.

What he said !!! You snooze you lose !!!

[sinfull]

Fair enough well why did you say keep left then lol?

PS I can keep left in the right lane if I wanted to... Can't you?

Remind me to watch this fella if i ever ride with him !!

[Weaver]

Remind me to watch this fella if i ever ride with him !!

I'll remind you myself

[Swoop]

The left lane is for getting off the motorway and the other two are the same.

Makes me wonder, when I see a cage taking the left hand lane exit from the motorway, starting from the right hand lane. Can't these fuckwits think ahead? Keep left and you do not have this problem.

Fucking kiwi drivers!