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Started by Klavdy, October 06, 2013, 09:11:05 PM

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Capn Ron

#30
October 11, 2013, 10:55:27 PM
Quote from: skymasteres on October 11, 2013, 10:42:03 PM

The driver was just mad at the guy ahead of me and didn't even know I was there.

"Never attribute to malice that which you can attribute to ignorance."

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

skymasteres

#31
October 12, 2013, 12:00:28 AM
Quote from: Capn Ron on October 11, 2013, 10:55:27 PM

"Never attribute to malice that which you can attribute to ignorance."

Cap'n Ron. . .

Ron, I didn't think I was. The driver told me he was going to shout at the other rider.
(Well after he asked if I was alright and apologized profusely.)

Capn Ron

#32
October 12, 2013, 02:33:01 AM
Yeah, I thought you had it right from the outset.  Too often, we as motorcyclists take an incident as an intentional attack against us and it becomes personal.  Generally, I think most people are either kind, oblivious or ignorant...in a rare occasion, they are malicious.  Your example illustrated the former perfectly.  "Huh, what the?  Who in the?  Where did ya?  Why in the...."  Bam...knee in the door!

Cap'n Ron. . .
Cap'n Ron. . .


There are two types of people in the world...Those who put people into categories...and those who don't.

oldktmdude

#33
October 12, 2013, 06:05:35 AM
   Is this "splitting" or "filtering?   :wacko3:
   fcck the police! Stuntriding is not a crime! Moscow ATV
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Klavdy

#34
October 13, 2013, 06:37:19 AM
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"This guy has got to go. The single most offensive individual I have experienced on the web.
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Klavdy

#35
October 13, 2013, 08:30:44 PM
You can even see where the rider used the indicators,,,

"This guy has got to go. The single most offensive individual I have experienced on the web.
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FJmonkey

#36
October 13, 2013, 08:42:52 PM
 Nice photo shop, the turns are not realistic.... Harsh 90* in tight traffic? Really. Good effect though. Perhaps its a Vespa or bike with lights...., the light path seems way too flat... The light turns from Red to Yellow then back to Red with no breaks, could be time laps related... Seems too hokey for me.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

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ribbert

#37
October 13, 2013, 09:43:41 PM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 13, 2013, 08:42:52 PM
Nice photo shop, the turns are not realistic.... Harsh 90* in tight traffic? Really.

Not sure why this guy changed lanes as there was plenty of room ahead of him but that is exactly what you do.

Our roads here are not as wide and the gap between lanes frequently becomes too narrow, that is when you turn or walk (depending on the space) your bike at 90*, often on the steering stops, between cars and move over to the next "lane" and when that one expires, you move to another one until you get to the front or the traffic starts moving at which point you merge where you are.

Photo shopped or not (why would you bother), the turns are entirely realistic, here anyway, and is quite common amongst those with the "Advanced Certificate" in lane splitting although generally in much tighter traffic than in the picture.

Our drivers here must more accustomed to it as I've never had anyone try and close me out or in anyway indicate their displeasure at the practice.

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

FJmonkey

#38
October 13, 2013, 10:31:13 PM
No problem, why are the cars static for this entire time period? No blur, haze, fixed...  :shok: Perhaps he the modern day "Flash"... Physics seem to be defied in this single image...
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

Bminder

#39
October 13, 2013, 10:32:01 PM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 13, 2013, 08:30:44 PM
You can even see where the rider used the indicators,,,



So do you know where this photo was taken? California?
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92 FJ1200 ABS

andyb

#40
October 14, 2013, 08:02:39 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 13, 2013, 10:31:13 PM
No problem, why are the cars static for this entire time period? No blur, haze, fixed... 

Nor brake lights.

ribbert

#41
October 14, 2013, 08:52:33 AM
Quote from: andyb on October 14, 2013, 08:02:39 AM
Quote from: FJmonkey on October 13, 2013, 10:31:13 PM
No problem, why are the cars static for this entire time period? No blur, haze, fixed... 

Nor brake lights.


The authenticity of the photo has no bearing on what it's demonstrating. After all it is just someone riding through traffic, not a UFO.

There are a number of flaws in it but the most perplexing question remains, why on earth would you go to a considerable amount of trouble to fake such a mundane event, so common it can be witnessed repeatedly on any busy road.

Any photographers out there to tell us if this magic is possible?

Noel
"Tell a wise man something he doesn't know and he'll thank you, tell a fool something he doesn't know and he'll abuse you"

novaraptor

#42
October 14, 2013, 11:16:26 AM
I'm not a fan of lane splitting or filtering. I would much rather have the law changed in Nevada to allow motorcycles to use the left or right breakdown lanes during heavy slow traffic on the interstate and on the highways where available, and the bicycle lanes (after all, we are a bicycle) where available. Of course, they don't let me make the laws...
1990 FJ1200
Ride fast, live free... I forget the rest...

Klavdy

#43
October 15, 2013, 06:27:53 AM
Have you ever done any lanesplitting?
"This guy has got to go. The single most offensive individual I have experienced on the web.
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simi_ed

#44
October 15, 2013, 08:22:11 AM
Quote from: Klavdy on October 15, 2013, 06:27:53 AM
Have you ever done any lanesplitting?

If I have to choose between lanesplitting and passing on the shoulder, I'm taking lanesplitting EVERY TIME!  Passing on the shoulder is dangerous; you're passing stationary cars in a clear lane.  This just dares a cage driver to pull into the lane.  I'd guess they'd rather pull in front of you, rather than behind.
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'89 FJ12C (Theft deterrent Silver/White)


- All that is necessary for the forces of evil to win in the world is for
enough good men to do nothing.

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