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And in this case there are studies that indicate filtering/splitting is safer... and multiple jurisdictions that allow it around the world. I don't know why fellow riders get all defensive when filtering and splitting is suggested. Personally, when I lived in an area I could filter/split, I...

Every time there is a thread about lane splitting and filtering, I can't help but think of this gif: http://i.imgur.com/RpqkqLX.gifv Which has come close to happening to me more than once, the only difference is I reacted fast enough to filter up along side the cars in front, and in one case...

Whenever Suzuki announces the discontinuation of the DR650, I might have to go and buy a brand new one off the showroom floor... hang onto it and use it sparingly until my other Suzukis are worn out. You are right though... with ever increasing emission standards around the world, it won't be...

It was maintained... mechanics were dirt cheap in Indonesia (around $2 for an oil change at Honda), I think I just rode it too hard for a little 200cc engine. If I was willing to wait and find someone to do it, I likely could have gotten the bike fixed for very cheap. It didn't matter much to...

Personally, if it was a choice between a KLR650 and a DR650, I'd go with the DR... but I wouldn't mind a KLR, especially the older generation (pre 2008). I love bikes that you can get for cheap ($3k or less), beat the hell out of, not care about at all, no one will steal them, easy to maintain...

Broken Tooth, on advrider and of KLR ice-riding infamy used studded tires, at least for the bit north of Thompson, I think he used regular knobbies for the paved bits in between though. http://www.thebrokentoothproject.com/news.html...

I think the biggest hurdle for autonomous vehicles is going to be the unpredictability of people, and the fact we can be complete jerks. Imagine a time when autonomous cars are the majority of vehicles on the road, and you want to cross the road 200m from the nearest crosswalk. On a busy street...

His contact info used to be as below... no idea if still valid or not: Jimmy Singh Fired Up Extreme Gear 5-1060 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, Ontario Canada. L4W 4T1 Office: 905-670-9298 Cell: 416-910-7432 (Why I rarely ever delete an email, you never know when that info might come in...

Where above did I advocate driving like they do in those countries? Rob stated that filtering might not work here due to our half a year riding season... I.e people would forget to watch for MCs over the winter. I countered saying these people grew up with filtering, so it's ingrained in them...

I also have to laugh at the credo hedo gives to MTO studies.... Hedo, in the late '90s I used to work for the MTO assisting with these 'studies'... And that is a bit of a joke... I have a MSc in GIS/remote sensing, and while the studies I took part in were in regards to aggregate management...

I had to step back in just to say, yeah, while the studies conducted have been in year long riding areas, don't forget, Rob, that in our areas (Brampton, Mississauga), likely around 80% of the population (Indians, Pakistani, Chinese, Filipino) all not only grew up with lane splitting/filtering...

I guess V-tom hasn't seen this thread yet... but he ran a poll over on stromtropper.com, I think this is the one: http://www.stromtrooper.com/v-strom-service-maintenance-questions-discussions/40576-when-did-you-replace-your-chain.html that asked people about their lubing methodology and the...

I posted one paper and a few articles a few pages back. Anyway, I'm done here... Nothing you say will make me change my opinion due to my personal experiences, and I imagine vice versa, so sayonara, until next time. Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk

Sorry, can't be bothered to read all that keyboard diarrhea... Especially from someone who can't differentiate between your or you're half the time. If simple grammar confuses you, no wonder simple logic does too. Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk

Sure, whatever you say. Sent from my LG-H812 using Tapatalk

Let's make it very simple though, as a number here still don't seem to understand. Not being at the end of the line means you are much less likely to be rear ended. Anyone who disagrees with that statement must be retarded and probably shouldn't be on two or four wheels as it is. Sent from my...

Let's say you are stopped behind a car, a bit to the right or left, watching your mirrors. A car comes to a complete stop behind you, but a little too close for comfort... but what can you do, since it's illegal to filter? Said car behind you gets rear ended and pushed into you... and there you...

I lived and rode for 3.5 years in Jakarta.... lane split and filtered every day all day long. I would not have survived riding in Jakarta if not for filtering and splitting.

From "Motorcycle Lane-splitting and Safety in California"

Anyway, don't just take my word for it: Motorcycle lane splitting: Better for riders, better for drivers, and safer than sitting in traffic It’s Economics, Stupid! Why Motorcycle Lane Filtering is Becoming More Accepted Is motorcycle lane-splitting safe? New report says it can be And on...