Don't think many would be content with you leading a ride out with this filtering practice. !!Originally Posted by Mitch9128
Not too helpful a comment when there are enthusiastic and keen "L" riders on this forum.
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Don't think many would be content with you leading a ride out with this filtering practice. !!Originally Posted by Mitch9128
Not too helpful a comment when there are enthusiastic and keen "L" riders on this forum.
My last 2 bike crashes have been while filtering though i still filter to this day in heavy traffic.I have become quite cautious now though its still a case of rolling the dice and taking your chances i think.........You just cant predict what every driver is going to do
I have been filtering traffic for 35 years (and still do) and perhaps I've been lucky without a mishap ('touch wood') in that tme. I agree with alot of what's been said. 100 per cent concentration is required and always expect the unexpected. I always imagine that every driver is going to switch lanes or pull across my path. That said, there are situations when I have used the bike's power to get out of trouble.
it's a bit like rugby if you go in for a tackle half hearted your goin to get HURT !!!!!!!
Mitch: Think you are wasted in here mate - I like you [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Guys: I suspect Mitch had a little smiley face when he was posting ;D
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Originally Posted by Gerry
I thought the same thing reading this thread .
Oh, I don't know, I like the fasterer style.
I'll ride with you anytime Mitch, you gotta show me fasterer in action.
Faster is great.... whilst all goes well.... slower has the advantage that you don't hit things so fast.
Have had a fair few close calls.... and tend to take is easy now.
My filter speed depends on the road, traffic speed and my get out options.
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I only ever filter in stopped traffic or when it's less than 10mph in congested city traffic! Straight off "Bikesafe"course I attended and it holds good stead!
Be safe!
Infact the police officer actualy encouraged filtering to stay ahead of the traffic which is safer than sitting amongst a group of vehicles with no safety "box" around you.But only up to 20mph.After that it can be classed as"driving without due care and attention". So, a fine line!
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