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Second commute to work
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So I got to take my CB1100 to work the past two days (thank you Southern California weather)

Here is a video of that ride.

https://youtu.be/kyuD3OHF-9I


11-27-2018, 10:48 AM
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RE: Second commute to work
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The weather looks fantastic for riding.

Bit of a tough call, but I think this belongs in the CB1100 Videos Forum.


11-27-2018, 10:54 AM
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RE: Second commute to work
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(11-27-2018, 10:48 AM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: So I got to take my CB1100 to work the past two days (thank you Southern California weather)

Here is a video of that ride.

https://youtu.be/kyuD3OHF-9I

Enjoyed the vicarious ride into the San Fernando Valley of Los Angeles.
Splitting traffic is a good reason to not have bar end mirrors!


11-27-2018, 11:40 AM
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RE: Second commute to work
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I am jealous. Your highways look sooo empty. Jeez. (... and you have nice riding weather) (... and you get to lane split)


11-27-2018, 01:07 PM
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RE: Second commute to work
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(11-27-2018, 10:48 AM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: So I got to take my CB1100 to work the past two days (thank you Southern California weather)

Here is a video of that ride.

https://youtu.be/kyuD3OHF-9I

Splitting lanes = dangerousHuh


11-27-2018, 09:41 PM
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I reckon it would be definitely in the GTA.

It would take years for [gaw damn stupid] GTA motorists to get used to the fact which = probably 100's of motorcyclist fatalities.


11-27-2018, 11:26 PM
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RE: Second commute to work
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(11-27-2018, 09:41 PM)peterbaron_imp Wrote:
(11-27-2018, 10:48 AM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: So I got to take my CB1100 to work the past two days (thank you Southern California weather)

Here is a video of that ride.

https://youtu.be/kyuD3OHF-9I

Splitting lanes = dangerousHuh

Splitting lanes = dangerousHuh
I cringe when I see it.


11-27-2018, 11:51 PM
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Second commute to work
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While splitting lanes does have it’s risks, like anything, I try my best to mitigate the risk. I ride within my ability. When cars are stopped on both sides of me I slow down. There are other things you can do to survive Los Angeles traffic.

Many cage commuters try and give you room to filter. On the weekends I hate splitting lanes. The drivers tend to forget bikes filter.


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11-28-2018, 12:46 AM
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RE: Second commute to work
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I spent 53 years of my almost 72 in SoCal.
Lane splitting ("lane sharing") is legal and most motorists will move over a bit for motorcycles to travel between number one and number two lanes.

Many a time I followed a motor officer (CHP, sheriff or LAPD) between #1 and #2 lanes.

Not likely to get rear ended while lane splitting.

My 1976 CB750F had the stock mirrors inverted under the handlebars to easier clear truck and van mirrors.


11-28-2018, 12:52 AM
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RE: Second commute to work
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(11-27-2018, 10:48 AM)562loosenoodle_imp Wrote: So I got to take my CB1100 to work the past two days (thank you Southern California weather)

Here is a video of that ride.

https://youtu.be/kyuD3OHF-9I

welcome to the club! i run a 30 minute commute each way every day in South Carolina myself. I would post today's commute, but honestly, they're all the same :-p.


11-28-2018, 03:15 AM
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