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This is one of those arguments where the miss informed are the people who have never tried lane splitting/filtering. They really don't have a clue or understand, and probably never will until they try it. Those that have, well they do understand, and it makes perfect sense when done correctly.

Am I saying lane splitting is for everyone. No, there are riders that should never filter. Most of the time they can't even stay within one side of their own lane, let alone share a lane. Or they ride a bike that takes up as much room as some cars.

Also, what gives lane splitting a bad rap is as usual the 1% that feel they should be able to do it at whatever speed they like, which just upsets people in cars and continues the negative perception of lane splitting/filtering.

It's like talking to someone about riding who has never been on a motorcycle in any form. They just think it is unsafe and don't understand why anyone would want to ride, and until they go for a ride they probably never will understand.

Tom