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  • Last Update: June 18, 2019
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ooQueso

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    ooQueso replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:
    YES. Every chance I get! My first three years of riding were all in CA. Lane splitting is probably my greatest joy in life. It's thrilling! I do it here in Maryland pretty often, never had a problem, but it's less of a risk from law enforcement in DC,...  moreYES. Every chance I get! My first three years of riding were all in CA. Lane splitting is probably my greatest joy in life. It's thrilling! I do it here in Maryland pretty often, never had a problem, but it's less of a risk from law enforcement in DC, actually.
    Maryland drivers are as oblivious as they are aggressive. I filter at stop lights to avoid being rear ended, and because being the first to take off from a light that's been red for 5 minutes is good for my air cooled bike. Otherwise, as traffic crawls, I may not be making it through that light for another two or three red/green cycles. 
    It's all about comfort level. I'm teaching a friend how to ride and his timidity about it makes me nervous for him. I would NEVER advise him to lane split. I started lane splitting within a few weeks of learning to ride simply because it shaved a solid 25 minutes off my commute (30 minutes by car, 5 by motorcycle). If you practice panic stops, rapid turns, and low speed manuevers, you can build the...    less
    • June 18, 2019
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    ooQueso replied to a topic in the forum Biker Chat:
    The culture of fear, rage and distrust is more apparent on the roads than anywhere else, it seems. I'm glad you were around to help him!
    • June 18, 2019
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    ooQueso posted a topic in the forum New Members:
    Hello from a Maryland Rider!
     
    Hi everyone! I recently acquired this beauty! I tried registering at dedicated Bandit forums, but they seem to be rather hesitant to accept new members. Aside from riding, wrenching and writing are my favorite hobbies, so I'm happy to have a found...  more
     
    Hi everyone! I recently acquired this beauty! I tried registering at dedicated Bandit forums, but they seem to be rather hesitant to accept new members. Aside from riding, wrenching and writing are my favorite hobbies, so I'm happy to have a found a forum!
    I picked this beauty up for just $1500, and her name is Jane. I'm just about done fixing her up! I've done the following since this picture was taken:
    New JT sprockets & DID chainNew Continental Motion tiresNew EBC front padsNew OEM Suzuki rear padsInstalled Venhill braided steel rear brake and clutch linesRebuilt carbs with OEM partsRebuilt petcockAdjusted valvesNew spark plugs & air filterInstalled LED flasher (no more fast blink) and hi-vis LED signals
    She'll be ready for the road by the end of the week. I've got a Morgan Carbtune Pro and some PAIR block-off plates in the mail for the last two steps before getting her all back together and heading out to break in these tires! She came with the handle bar risers and Sargent seat, but was...    less
    • June 18, 2019
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    • June 18, 2019
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  • First Name Gabriel
  • State MARYLAND
  • Zip 20853

Riding Info

  • Type of Rider (Passenger) Riding is My Life
  • Primary Bike Type Other:
  • Other Bike Standard
  • Ride My Own Bike Yes
  • Rallys & Biker Events Never Been, But I Want To Go
  • My Primary Bike 2004 Suzuki Bandit 1200s

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  • Occupation Military
  • Hobbies wrenching & writing
  • Music Electro-Swing
  • Message About 7 years riding, 20+k miles, no accidents so far! Die hard Suzuki fan. Lane splitting obsession.

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  • June 18, 2019 5:41 AM PDT
    in the topic Lane Splitting......... Yea or Nea? in the forum Biker Chat
    YES. Every chance I get! My first three years of riding were all in CA. Lane splitting is probably my greatest joy in life. It's thrilling! I do it here in Maryland pretty often, never had a problem, but it's less of a risk from law enforcement in DC, actually. Maryland drivers are as oblivious as they are aggressive. I filter at stop lights to avoid being rear ended, and because being the first to take off from a light that's been red for 5 minutes is good for my air cooled bike. Otherwise, as traffic crawls, I may not be making it through that light for another two or three red/green cycles.  It's all about comfort level. I'm teaching a friend how to ride and his timidity about it makes me nervous for him. I would NEVER advise him to lane split. I started lane splitting within a few weeks of learning to ride simply because it shaved a solid 25 minutes off my commute (30 minutes by car, 5 by motorcycle). If you practice panic stops, rapid turns, and low speed manuevers, you can build the confidence and skill for safe lane splitting (if you're so inclined). But knowing your own limits is essential. I think fear causes more accidents than anything else. Target fixation, failing a corner, not braking in time, and all manner of mistakes just happen from timid riders seizing up. I've got a lot of miles with no accidents so far, but I've had more close calls than I can count. The unmatched agility of a motorcycle lends itself well to getting out of trouble if you really throw yourself into evasive manuevers. I credit my reflexes to extensive gaming throughout my life, lol. Maryland is getting some pushes toward legalizing lane splitting (and the traffic here DESPERATELY needs it), so here's hoping it garners the necessary support.
  • June 18, 2019 5:24 AM PDT
    in the topic BAD MANNERS in the forum Biker Chat
    The culture of fear, rage and distrust is more apparent on the roads than anywhere else, it seems. I'm glad you were around to help him!
  • June 18, 2019 4:19 AM PDT
    in the topic Hello from a Maryland Rider! in the forum New Members
      Hi everyone! I recently acquired this beauty! I tried registering at dedicated Bandit forums, but they seem to be rather hesitant to accept new members. Aside from riding, wrenching and writing are my favorite hobbies, so I'm happy to have a found a forum! I picked this beauty up for just $1500, and her name is Jane. I'm just about done fixing her up! I've done the following since this picture was taken: New JT sprockets & DID chainNew Continental Motion tiresNew EBC front padsNew OEM Suzuki rear padsInstalled Venhill braided steel rear brake and clutch linesRebuilt carbs with OEM partsRebuilt petcockAdjusted valvesNew spark plugs & air filterInstalled LED flasher (no more fast blink) and hi-vis LED signals She'll be ready for the road by the end of the week. I've got a Morgan Carbtune Pro and some PAIR block-off plates in the mail for the last two steps before getting her all back together and heading out to break in these tires! She came with the handle bar risers and Sargent seat, but was otherwise delightfully stock. She's a VERY comfortable ride. I like a quiet bike, so I won't be fiddling with the exhaust nor chasing any additional performance. I'm quite content with the OEM configuration. I've ridden a variety of bikes, but only ever owned Suzuki's (except for a Honda Shadow 750, but I had bought that for my ex - BORING bike, that was). I've had three GS500's, and this Bandit is the biggest, fastest bike I've ever owned and I LOVE it. I've got a GoPro and plan to do some motovlogging. I recorded various steps of the work I did on it that I hope to assemble into an intro video for a youtube channel. I look forward to getting involved in this forum, thank you all!
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