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[Panhead_Jimmy]

Moving to the front at the light is practiced and have been involved before on Nor Cal rides but cages seem to think we are taking cuts. I don't do this by myself but I have done the lane splitting and just a few miles over the slow speed or stopped traffic. I did however ride about 5-6 miles in the bicycle lane as well after sitting for 45 mins on one of our day rides in So Cal just to get out of there. We didn't know it was FREE TUESDAY AT THE FAIR.

OUCH!!  Have I apologized for that recently?  If not, I REALLY AM sorry. 

[Rooster]

No apology needed Jimmy. I did notice a few followed me. My motor got so hot I was having trouble  restarting it. And then it blew up about 60 miles from home on Father's day Sunday. The interesting part was sitting on the side of I-5 watching all the bikes go by acting like they didn't see us. The tow truck driver was in a hurry to get home as he drove 85 all the way.

[BDMastiff]

I've seen many posts on lane splitting and come to the conclusion that those who have never done it just don't get it.  Lane splitting is a skill and Californians are used to doing it ever day.  I don't know a single rider in California who doesn't do it, although I'm sure they exist.  The bottom line is to use good judgement and remember that empty space can suddenly be occupied by a vehicle at any given moment.  I haven't seen a single study that shows lane splitting is more dangerous than sitting in traffic.  It only becomes more dangerous when the rider lacks the judgement and skills to do it safely.  Just my .02 cents.