This wasn't a big major avoid but just illustrates how, even at the slowest speeds you can sometimes be nearly caught out by the unexpected...

Couldn't disagree with you more on this one Rex.
In Asia and most Euro country's it isn't, especially when you want to actually get somewhere in heavy congestion.
This isn't the USA you know and is a different ball game.

The pedestrian should of known better than waltzing out between traffic

It's cool man.

I remember those days of cab riding in Thailand......If the cab had no horn ...it was out of commision, because they used no brakes ........just the horn.
Have to say I'm with Rex on the lane splitting, not saying I haven't done it, but the Dragon makes a hell of lot of noise, and they can hear me coming. I only split when the traffic is stopped, not while it's moving.

Anyway be safe out there
The Night Dragon

Not my cup of tea!

cool move white lineing. A legal move in California, it's considered a safe way to stay ahead of traffic for bikers. It's illeagal here in Nevada, too bad. I miss the manuver.

Hi guys I do what ever it takes to get me there in one piece

Trust me you won't get very far in Thailand by stopping behind vehicles folks.
With the big racing exhaust I've got on my machine now it really makes a noise for all to here

Loud pipes save lives

maybe on a mopehead its a lil crazy, but on a bike it s insane to ride like that

USED to lane split until I saw what can happen when you do. Was on I-5 in So-Cal (in a cage), traffic was moving about 15 MPH. This guy on a bike came scooting up between lanes and the driver of a truck about 3 cars ahead of me decided to open his door. Yep, you got it..... just as the bike got to him. Bike damn near took the guys door off and ended up with some ugly injuries. From that day on I've decided it's just not worth it !!!!!!!!!!!

I spent most of my life growing up in the 3rd world, and lane splitting is just what you do. Sit around long enough, and you will see cars doing it

Yea, in my days in Japan, bikes went to the front of the line. Difference is that they all know what to do over there and the drivers know to look for them.

When I was younger and more stupid I rode in the middle everyday on the streets of New York. For the most part it payed off in time saved but there was always those jerks in cars who were angry they were grid locked. They would open their car doors to scare you then close them right before you got there. It happened almost everyday. I quit riding the middle after I had a near miss. I was pushed into a 18 wheelers tire and it ripped off my brake lever; I was real lucky that I was not killed. Live and learn I guess.

MAD ,..............................should have just run the paki down .

G you rule thats funny

Holy Crap!!!!!! What color eyes did she have?

did tons of lane splitting when I rode police escort and even with the lights, sirens it was extreamly dangerous so I have to say even if it was leagl in Oregon I would not do it...I mean hells bells you guys if you've never been down then you are either crazy or just too daring....
RandyJoe...Ride Strong...

ND, I didn't think lane splitting was legal in TX.

We can do it legally over here - though I generally only do it either if traffic is at a standstill or if someone else is riding with me (that safety in numbers bit) and actually prefer not to as it raises my blood pressure!!!!. Plus there is a risk if anything happens that I could be held 50/50 liable with regards to insurance.

For some reason though I ALWAYS breathe in!!!!!!!!! It just makes it easier to get through the gap lol (o:

I don't know. I know the boy does it legally in California, but I keep getting a visual of a guy that is PO'd and opening the drivers/passengers door, or cutting over and rapidly decreasing the space....No, I don't think so. I'll wait just like everyone else. Just my two puny pennies worth...LOL.

Like Choco, its legal here in Ireland too, you can fail your motorcycle test if you get caught in traffic and there is room to go forward, there is a rule here called "motorcycle progression". I suppose its just the way you are taught riding here, lane splitting is normal, and in fairness 90% of car drivers recognize the fact...the other 10% of assholes lose their wing mirrors (accidentally).... but Choco is right on the responsibility for an accident...usually here it is  80% car...20% motorcycle...I know that percentages don't matter if you're dead, but lane splitting involves low speed,so death is seldom.