Broken wing
#21
02-07-2013 | 02:39 PM
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 590
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From: NH
Could someone please explain lane spliting to me. I have been riding for quite some time and while I think I know what it is I am not sure. Would appreciate any feedback. Just happy to hear the op came out allright.
#22
02-07-2013 | 02:46 PM
"Motorcycles may travel faster than traffic during congested road conditions and can legally travel in the unused space between two lines of moving or stationary vehicles; this is commonly called "lane splitting."
Couple of my friends have been pulled over for splitting at an unsafe speed.
#23
02-07-2013 | 08:07 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2011
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Three days ago on my way to work I started to split lanes when an 18 wheeler tapped my engine guard, which sent me to the car next to me and then I kissed the pavement. Upon falling I tried to get up but my right ankle was crushed under the bike; Thank God I wasn't going fast. Another biker pulled over and helped me, he picked up my bike and helped me limp across the 91 freeway. I was discharged from the ER, with a broken ankle. Now progressive is going to pick up my bike from the towing yard and will fix it. My boss who also rides she said that now I've earned my broken wing patch...I'm just glad I'm whole and the bike is taken care of.
#24
02-07-2013 | 09:03 PM
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From: So Cal The Golden State
Nah, the 18wheeler driver doesn't necessarly fall under the idiot driver category. What happened to me was a mix of overconfidence and bad luck.
I'm glad to hear so many good experiences with progressive, specially since I just got my 60 day lay off notice in the mail
I'm glad to hear so many good experiences with progressive, specially since I just got my 60 day lay off notice in the mail
I split everyday except when I need to wear a tie or rain. 9 to the 5.
take care and get back to riding and working soon
#25
02-07-2013 | 09:18 PM
Since I'm bed ridden my girlfriend got me "let's ride: Sonny Barger's guide to motorcycle" and its fun and informative book. I know it's quite the segue but I thought its worth mentioning lol.
#28
02-07-2013 | 10:24 PM
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From: Breaux Bridge, LA
True dat. Been there, done that, fed 'em to my dogs.
#30
02-07-2013 | 11:04 PM
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