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...

Splitting Lanes is just a dangerous and stupid thing to do.

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 :)

OK, the practice it self is not the problem, as you said the pedestrian was at fault but you can end up being the one that pays. I will agree, that I do not ride where it is 'necessary' to do this but the time saved is just not worth the chance to me. I possibly would do it if there were other bikes with me and we were all making enough noise to be sure to be heard, but still a few minutes saved is not worth the possible consequences for me.

Also please accept my apology for the word stupid.

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 :D

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.