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HawkGTRider:
I've had the opportunity to ride through southern CA a couple of times. With a bike equipped with saddlebags, I was always a bit nervous with the idea of lane splitting when I was as "wide" as I was.

RichGrab:

--- Quote from: HawkGTRider on April 17, 2022, 11:59:26 PM ---I've had the opportunity to ride through southern CA a couple of times. With a bike equipped with saddlebags, I was always a bit nervous with the idea of lane splitting when I was as "wide" as I was.

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Having lived in SoCal for 30 years (that's where I cut my riding teeth) the key to lane splitting is this - if your mirrors clear, the rest of the bike will. I'm pretty sure that 'stock' mirrors on a bike are the widest place. I sure do miss riding there; so many great memories.

HawkGTRider:

--- Quote from: RichGrab on April 18, 2022, 01:33:30 PM ---
--- Quote from: HawkGTRider on April 17, 2022, 11:59:26 PM ---I've had the opportunity to ride through southern CA a couple of times. With a bike equipped with saddlebags, I was always a bit nervous with the idea of lane splitting when I was as "wide" as I was.

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Having lived in SoCal for 30 years (that's where I cut my riding teeth) the key to lane splitting is this - if your mirrors clear, the rest of the bike will. I'm pretty sure that 'stock' mirrors on a bike are the widest place. I sure do miss riding there; so many great memories.


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That would be a good guideline for sure.

As more states consider lane splitting/filtering/etc., I suppose we should be aiming at developing an appropriate comfort level to deal with it.

NinjaBob:
I was easing along gingerly when I heard an air horn behind me and saw a GS rider following me. After a couple more blasts from the horn I eased into a gap in the left lane and he swooped by. He had on a black uniform and I realised he was a LEO. He gave me a friendly wave and blasted off down the the lane divider. I took off in full pursuit and we made great time. :trink39:

RichGrab:

--- Quote from: NinjaBob on April 18, 2022, 06:05:02 PM ---I was easing along gingerly when I heard an air horn behind me and saw a GS rider following me. After a couple more blasts from the horn I eased into a gap in the left lane and he swooped by. He had on a black uniform and I realised he was a LEO. He gave me a friendly wave and blasted off down the the lane divider. I took off in full pursuit and we made great time. :trink39:

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That's funny. When I rode in CA, I was working in Glendale and attending night classes at Cal State LA - about a 20 mile ride. At the time I rode a Kawasaki Spectre 1100, which was very much like the Kawi Police bikes, but shaft drive. I'd get in heavy traffic, turn on my hazard lights, and the cars would spilt apart like the Red Sea for Moses. It was great!!

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