3 Things To NEVER Do While Lane Splitting

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[@CrazyPalidin57]

Can you please do a video? A short will even do. How to safely turn on wet roads when you have no option but to go across a thick white crosswalk that is two lines painted across the street you're turning onto. I just fractured the crap out of my foot from this and would love to know where I F*ed up by seeing the correct way. 🙏

[@Franz704]

I was wondering if you could please tell me the name brand of the flashing lights that you put on your motorcycle or if not, if you could tell me, which is the video you did that talks about it that you made? I think it’s a great idea for lane splitting.

[@blakeberlin6295]

Great instructions combined with actual demonstration! This isn't legal in Texas, although it should be. Lane "filtering" isn't legal either, but I do it anyway because I feel safer. Car drivers get upset sometimes, but I have never had a problem with law enforcement even when they could easily stop me.

[@arturothecook]

@Paradox1A9B2w7 a few Years ago some of the North Cal motorcycle advocates pronounced themselves against doing that for that same reason. Plus they hould be used to annouce hazards for real and only when in trouble so others know. It is better to get those headbeams that flash. As those alert drivers more than loud pipes and hazard lights.

[@dedalus4153]

"So?" seriously? Driving and riding are two different things. While I agree that drivers on their phones are a problem I will also state that scofflaw riders are not helping our cause. Grow up, man.

[@JamesStaubes]

I'd add, check your mirrors for other bikes coming up behind you when you're lane splitting. Just yesterday I was lane splitting and I could see another bike coming up fast behind me. I let him pass me because he was going way faster than traffic like you mentioned. You offer such solid advice. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

welcome! Yes I always see be aware of your surroundings and I check my mirrors every 5 seconds or so

[@wobblysauce]

For sure, there are people that split just like they would be in a car, and block everyone behind them.

[@zerosandones701]

@wobblysauce Also remember to check for other bikes splitting when you're about to start splitting. Don't just swerve into the gap because a car in front of you slowed down

[@jeffschmidt750]

I would add your pissing the drivers off in all the cars and trucks so don't do it this state you cannot do that, and I will change lanes in front of you making you hit me, and your camera will provide enough proof to convict you of reckless driving and you will lose your license. LMAO

[@livingyourbestlife711]

What has kept me alive for 40+ years riding on the streets is just what you said. "predict that everybody is stupid and drunk and they are trying to hurt you," which will keep us safe on the motorcycle. I may add that when I'm riding, "it's 4 or more wheels versus my two". I always am riding defensively. I also have a pulsating headlight and wear a white helmet, so I know most drivers can see me. You have no idea how many riders I pick up on 911 MVAs as a medic here in the Houston area. All because of complacency! Thanks for sharing this good advice, Greg!

[@Kc2Heatz]

Exactly this.

[@jeffschmidt750]

Good advice LMAO just don't lane split just is stupid and you will piss someone off at some point and that is why most people don't like bikers. You all made your beds now sleep in it roll in it Dum Heads.

[@Motovibes91]

True riding a motorcycle on a public road requires significantly more cognitive capacity than driving a car.

[@MyzoryMaiq]

Yeah true, but you are putting all your trust in the same exact people who are on their phone. The comment about the likely hood of being rear-ended is a bit misleading because that is the most common car crash due to the amount of cars on the road. The idea that you lanesplit for "your safety" is beyond stupid. If your advice is to treat everyone like they are drunk and or want to hurt you (essentially being a defensive driver) then wouldn't the best thing be to simply not lane split? I'm just saying, this benefits no one but you and one can argue it is an unnecessary risk. You may know the dimensions of your bike but let's be real here normalizing this will only make the riders you wouldn't want to do this to do this.

[@jimnorton2570]

So very true, I lane split on occasion and it's not legal here. Things to think about in general. 1. Ride like a ghost because you are a ghost to other drivers (assume they don't see you, EVER) 2. Size up the road and the lane divides as there may be raised markers on the road or noise umble strips. 3. When approaching slow or stopped traffic never assume that it's safe. Some people open doors to throw things out or just to be an a-hole. Where I live nobody can drive, and honestly I think DMV sends licenses out like they need to make a quota, I'm not kidding. it's literally like a video game here in norther Va. with the morons here. Speed cameras and nobody can get over 20mph so what's the point, haha.

[@griffen36]

Can't Fit Don't Split 💥💥💥💥💯

[@Nooziterp1]

Very good advice.

[@monunyabidness5949]

Did my MSF basic rider course, bought my bike, had it shipped from out of state. Picked up my bike from the shipper/ carrier on Monday, registered it on Tuesday, and on Friday I was lane splitting. I was sitting in traffic in the carpool lane and a guy rode by on a sports bike, slowed down near me and was looking at me in a "why aren't you lane splitting" kinda way. I ignored him. I'd just started riding a few days ago. Second guy comes along on a Harley Sportster (I think) then a guy on a Goldwing. That was the straw. I said to myself "if he can fit that barge between the cars then I can fit this thing in there too (Africa Twin.) Fortunately the 210 W in Pasadena has about a 2 foot buffer zone between the carpool and #1 lanes. And that's how I started lane splitting. Lane splitting is a cheat code for life. I became a ride every day (summer, autumn, winter, spring) rider because of lane splitting.

[@TimRHillard]

I remember when I first moved to SoCal, I said I'd never lane split. That lasted about a whole couple of days. I got stuck in traffic in the IE, hot, like 105. I started lane splitting that day.

[@SSN70]

A smart tip is look at the wheels and the side view mirrors, if you see them turn in, slow it down be prepared to stop. as always great info from the MJ 👊🏽🍻

[@Captain-Donut]

After getting bk to biking after over 30 year gap. You are really helping. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 love from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@vanellusx2785]

mind mate if you try filtering at that speed here; poileas alba will do you for it. Prepared to be told i'm wrong but as I understand it we can filter when the traffic is at a standstill or a crawl but not when it's going at that sort of speed. take care👍

[@Captain-Donut]

@@vanellusx2785 thank you bud. I’ve been filtering since day one. I’ll check out the legality of it all. Cheers DM

[@3089280288]

Me too.

[@CM-1988]

When I was starting to learn to ride a motorcycle, there were a lot of things I never thought I needed to know. This channel made me a better rider. I'm continuously learning everyday. Thank you so much, Motojitsu!

[@scottvessey915]

So many polite drivers spotting you and moving out of your way, that’s much less likely to happen in the UK!

[@MotoJitsu]

that's the point of my lights and having my hazards on.

[@martinrew9285]

They're not being impolite, they're just fixtaedly bored in the same traffic jam day in day out and zone out!

[@toqirdar]

I ride here in London too. Have just got back from LA and don’t see any difference how drivers behave to lane-splitting. Imo they’re the same. If they see you, they’ll give way. The roads are much narrower here though. I love it in LA, esp on interstate 110 though - the roads there are so wide. @motojitsu, I envy you riding in that weather. California is the bikers’ paradise.

[@jimnorton2570]

Man, I hear yah! In the US either they are staring at their phones or found their license in a cracker jack box.

[@kalaras3]

Hello from Greece. The lane splitting here in Athens, is insane.Automobiles,mini vans,rarely give you enough room to lane split.With my 600cc Honda Hornet, i get within centimeters of their mirrors. I have been driving for 30 years. What you are doing here in this video, is something that you never see in Athens. My rule for riding a motorcycle is that you are always invisible.Dont rely on your lights,just your insticts,and reflexes. Love your content MOTOJitsu.Take care.Be safe.

[@FreerunMediaService]

Not long ago i started riding a bike, 3 wheels oke but it's a bike. The last couple of weeks i started lane splitting when in traffic and all the things you say in the video's helped me a lot! Thanks for that! I'm not the fast lane splitter because my bike is pretty wide so i take my time and as another comment wrote, there are faster one's and when i notice, i make room for them so they can pass. Also when your hazards are flashing, it helps being noticed. Thanks for all the advice you give, it helps a lot!

[@killer2600]

Bi = 2, Tri = 3 don't be afraid to say you ride a trike. As for lane splitting a trike, a can-am spyder is just shy of 5 feet wide, it's as suitable for lane splitting as one of those tiny Smart cars that they no longer sell in the USA. A Harley or Goldwing trike may be better/slimmer but not significantly enough to make it that much better at lane splitting I would have to imagine.

[@georger2748]

All great tips. Personally I won't split on SoCal freeways... too much aggression out there. But I will filter at stoplights when safe... lower speeds, less consequence for any mistakes.

[@unclejoe7466]

I've almost taken out a few motorcyclists I didn't see cutting between lanes. IF I see them, I move aside, but that's a big "if" they're taking a chance on. Anything that makes you more noticeable is appreciated (except loud exhaust).

[@Denali_Rebel]

I’ve never seen anyone lane split like this video. If this was how everyone would lane split I would have been 100% in favor before I was a rider.

[@MotoJitsu]

It's how I've always done it.

[@oldgeezerproductions]

Me, it scared me and made me even more convinced that I absolutely don't want to ride like that. Riding is dangerous, there is no arguing that, but to make it way, way more so instead of avoiding foolish and unnecessary motorcycle danger is a death wish.

[@gozap51]

I lane split the same way, the people I ride with split the same way. Unfortunately, there are lots folks that don't and reflect badly on all of us.

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@MotoJitsu so much respect man. I love your content.

[@Denali_Rebel]

@@gozap51 where did you find responsible riders? I swear a majority of guys I know that ride are suicidal and ride their bike hoping every ride is their last.

[@EdgeMasterPro]

Lane splitting is illegal in Australia. We have what we call filtering which is low speed lane splitting which is legal. Lane filtering is when you ride your motorcycle at low speed between stationary or slow moving vehicles travelling in the same direction you are. The 2 lines or lanes of traffic must both be travelling in the same direction. If one of the lines or lanes is a dedicated turning lane (left or right) you must not lane filter using this lane. You're only allowed to lane filter in Queensland if you hold an open licence for the motorcycle you are riding an your speed when filtering is 30km/h or less and it's safe to do so. You can ride on road shoulders and in emergency stopping lanes on major roads-such as highways, freeways and motorways past stationary or slow-moving traffic if: the speed limit is 90km/h or more your speed is 30km/h or less

[@stevesmith756]

Been riding for over 40 years and trained law enforcement riders for 10. Lane splitting is safe and recommended when done with common sense and safely. It will keep you alive here in Ca where it is legal. Safer between two doors than two bumpers.

[@hickorybrewer1283]

I absolutely agree with that comment. I ride in California commute to work everyday. Gives you a better line of sight also gives you better escape paths 👍. just remember you're invisible and everybody is out to kill you! 😅

[@stevesmith756]

@@hickorybrewer1283 excellent and true statement sir

[@icantplayguitarandnowyouca3198]

A bad thing I caught myself doing at stopped traffic is starting to look down at the cars about three or four car-lengths in front of me. At lights the cars are often staggered in their lane position and I was trying to make sure I would fit. This made me unstable, you need to keep your eyes forward and up (just like the cone-weave exercise) or you'll start wobbling. So, like you say, if you can't fit don't split or if you are new (like me), you really need to know your bike so you can focus your attention down the road.

[@Ουρανία-ψ7σ]

Yes fast eddie, not sit in traffic to get rear ended... on 5 north right there where tourists make that last min lane swerve so they dont miss seaworld exit😎🤙

[@NoFrictionZone]

Great topic I use my hazards when the line is super long. I recommend learning this on the street before jumping on the highway. When done correctly, there's nothing like it. "Bye bye cars".

[@mountaingoatc60]

Love your channel. It has taught me a ton! At 4:40 you stated ‘assume all are stupid and drunk’. I live in Florida and we have a saying here all other drivers on the road are stupid,drunk, and medicated’.

[@edwardvanwormer6993]

Great explanation and demonstration on lane spitting. That intersection where you stopped behind the dog is the turn for my Mom's neighborhood. Lol

[@MotoJitsu]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cloud9847]

Moto, I bought the Forma Adventure Lows off of your gear recommendations along with all the positive reviews and couldn't be happier. I'm about to buy some sumo gloves as well and I'm confident that I'll be just as happy with them. Thanks for all you do for us new riders out there.

[@Radswa_Chikinora]

Great video with excellent tips! I'd like to add on top of this for riders new to lane splitting if I may. If two lanes of traffic side by side are travelling at different speeds you can almost garentee a car in the slower lane will cut over into the faster lane without proper indication, take extra care! give yourself time to react and have a plan of reaction in mind, always try to make yourself seen and heard, whilst assuming they can't see or hear you, it's your job to make sure you stay safe! 🏍.

[@adamc209]

My side panniers are wider than my bars, don’t ask me how I know 😂 lesson learned

[@dkcbr600]

I was lane splitting today on 21st. I was making a left on 501. I passed a little over a dozen cars at the light. There was a Sheriff in a white suv making left turn as well. I pulled up next to him and asked If lane splitting was illegal here. He said its frowned upon. I waddled back behind and went on my way.

[@rivermutant4190]

Where I live lane splitting is illegal. Truly a risky maneuver at best. People around here would intentionally try to cut you off and hope to see you lay it down.

[@walterthome1121]

I'm over in ocean beach and using the 5 for your video really helps my commute to work. Thanks.

[@dannysmits9706]

In Belgium motorcycles are allowed to use the obligatory gap between cars in the two most left lanes, meant for emergency vehicles, but not faster than 40km/h or 20km:h (12 mph) faster than the wider vehicles. In the Netherlands one is not allowed to go more than 6 mph faster.. Cars have to create an emergency lane there as well

[@vrugtmanable]

So Danny can you tell me what the maximum recommended lane splitting speed is in The Netherlands? Dank!

[@dannysmits9706]

@@vrugtmanable I recommend following the rules that lane splitting in traffic going faster than 40km/h is forbidden. This means you will do max 50. But be aware that the Dutch learn to ride a bike before they can walk, and are not as law-abiding as yankee beginners ... so, in some areas it might not be a big deal... and I might still sell my virago, which has no speedometer in that country. In Belgium I can not. nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lane_splitting The Dutch are armerican minded, but in Belgium, better run Belgian plates when atempting to ride like an ex marine.

[@dannysmits9706]

Further more, allow me to add that Belgian emergency vehicles, which have a bad reputation in the Netherlands, do not use the hard shoulder, because that is where Romanian truck drivers dump their exploded Djaaina tires, which should be exported to India via England. We stuff old buses, which do not meet emission criteria, with those tires.... and use Michelin on cruisers who avoid highways because they are not as scenic as in Aachen (Germany).

[@dannysmits9706]

To be complete: we do the same with Coca Cola vending machines, which are forbidden in schools because of the sucker.

[@dannysmits9706]

The other way around, rest assured that our constitution specifically bans all Dutch from any position in the public sector, so one does not need to consider their advice even when they are on a Harley.

[@KyleStanfield]

Maybe you can confirm this or not, but someone I know that lives in California told me a lot of the multilane highways, they made the 1 and 2 lanes slightly wider specifically for the lane splitting and also that the law is that you can only split between lanes 1 and 2, if I am remembering that right.

[@dalelutter9431]

To Moto Jitsu thanks for the great videos on low speed turn and handing low speed maneuvers. I am a 66 year old man leaming how to ride tide the motorcycle .I have a Honda Shadow 750 . I love to go out ride the motorcycle it is great learning experience for me !!!! thanks Dale

[@imranbmn]

Lane splitting here in Malaysia and neighbouring countries is a given. There's really no choice but to lane split. Butt clenching for beginners but, everybody does it.

[@ChrisinVietnam]

Living in Bangkok I had no choice but to Lanesplit! Lucky the drivers there seem very patient even when once I brushed my mirror... Only been riding ebikes in Europe and a lot of car drivers find it intolerable to have any bike get ahead of them.

[@petergaylord4241]

I cover the front brake with two fingers as well as the clutch in order to react more quickly if needed. Often ride one gear lower than I otherwise would, which gives quicker acceleration or engine braking, as needed.

[@keithburt7874]

Huge difference by flowing Through traffic, I was half the speed as a Moto Girl inbound Dallas when I chose to maintain Lane, I was new enough but on a good run (910 miles in 24 hours and then I went home!??!)

[@Yamahog]

Yes, the explanation and reasoning is Golden, TY.

[@PyrealRabbit]

I really appreciate your emphasis on safety. If I cripple myself, how am I going to enjoy riding then?

[@MotoJitsu]

My emphasis is judgment and skills...take action to improve both.

[@carlostomas3698]

I’m a noob noob so I don’t do lane split. Not sure how to know when I’m ready to do it. I would be more comfortable to do it as I don’t like to stop behind the cars, always afraid to get rear ended. Anyway, in my country it’s forbidden to lane split/filter but almost everybody does it.

[@HumzMoto]

This is what i mean. This is the pace of how i normally lane split and how i treat traffic and look out for patterns that can provoke someone to merge. But no matter what speed you lane split even like that of the pace of this video which is a great representation of how the majority of us lane split in CA, people will always say “splitting too fast” even though speed differential was always keep 10-15mph from surrounding traffic or they claim its the most dangerous this you could ever do on a motorcycle when that is far from the truth and all data around motorcycles splitting vs non-splitting overwhelmingly suggests otherwise. Anyhow keep riding, will always love california for lane splitting, even if i lived in another state i would still do it even though its “illegal”, i would just have to be more cautious of drivers trying to enforce law themselves. Anyhow california drivers as a whole do a damn good job of being aware of the act of lane splitting and providing extra room when most of the time its not needed but every-time they get the wave of appreciation ✌️. Anyhow its your responsibility as a rider to react in those situations where maybe they did not see you, no reason to throw a fit. React, avoid and move on.

[@kashproductions619]

Hahahahaha...I always tell myself three things when I get on my motorcycle...1. Just because you can see them doesn't mean that they can see you...2. Everyone driving a car is either on their phone, eating, or putting on makeup...And 3. Everyone is mad that you aren't sitting in traffic with them...lol...

[@tomfavale825]

What a great tutorial video. Thanks! Do you always put on your hazards when lane-splitting? You mentioned yellow covers....please say more about those. I have a 2019 Honda Goldwing DCT

[@MotoJitsu]

Thanks. Yes. Yellow covers on my Clear Water lights.

[@ruffleschips9055]

The cars might not be pulling over from politeness. They might think you are a cop, or some type of emergency vehicle, because of the flashing lights.

[@MotoJitsu]

good, that's the point...they see me and move over.

[@SprSonik13]

Best advice I got when learning to ride a motorcycle was from my brother who was motor patrol with a law enforcement agency…” ride, like you are invisible!” if you rely on other people for your safety on a motorcycle you are gambling too much

[@SprSonik13]

nice to see local SD roads! Been away from motorcycles for a few years and I’m looking at a couple of options for a purchase later this year

[@ananass8030]

Good video, good tips A point about the last point, it's true that it is safer to lane split farther from the lane merging on/off the highway, but it doesn't mean some idiot on the left lane won't decide to cut through 3 4 lanes to not miss his exit that he suddenly noticed is coming. People are idiots. On the road, They're dangerous idiots. Be relaxed and ready.

[@MotoJitsu]

someone can't do that if there's cars next to him...which is why I made the point to say that...if there's cars right next to each other...they can't go anywhere

[@macn8786]

My mirrors are the widest part of my bike, so it allows me to easily judge if I can fit. BTW, I don't get people who install tiny mirrors at the ends of their handle bars. I'm not sure how it affects vision but for sure it makes the bike wider than it's necessary. Are the mirrors for the looks or functionality? I guess some people like to decorate their bikes like it's a Christmas tree.

[@Noneofyourbiznes19]

I'm 16 and I do it in Illinois only at traffic lights. Numerous times have people intentionally tried to run into me even though everyone is stopped!!! Wish they would legalize it here because less people would be psychotic murderers.

[@scott2228]

The fact that people at moving over like that is so impressive. But people in California are used to it. So seeing a bike split by doesn’t piss them off. Colorado just passed lane sharing. (Filtering) Which is different. But idiots are treating it as the same. And it’s pissing everyone off. I’m not going to even lane share until it’s been legal 5+ years to where it’s accepted as normal. Enjoyed the video‼️

[@arturothecook]

Great video Sensei! As an everyday commuter with a few decades of riding under my belt, I ride at a speed that lets me react. I move away for those splitting at 80 mph in 30 mph traffic. If they have a death wish is on them. You might be an accomplished rider but fast speed riding don’t help when the stupid driver changes lane as if he/she was throwing a hot potato of their hands!!! Besides, if you are in a hurry, it is your own stupid fault. Leave earlier. Save a life, your own!

[@ragetobe]

It’s called filtering in the UK, cars absolutely hate it. It is legal but you really have to know your bike, anticipate the drivers in front on both sides. I never thought of using my hazards when filtering.

[@glenns001]

In Australia we can lane split or ride down the outside or inside edges but there tend to be a lot of debris especially in the inside lane also speed limited to 30KM which is a bit slow so not worth doing unless traffic is stopped

[@horse94449]

Don't try riding down the outside or inside edges in NSW. Only filtering between 2 lanes is allowed here.

[@glenns001]

@@horse94449 good to know, wish Australia would get their shit together and make all the rules nationwide

[@glenns001]

@@horse94449 checked other states seems to be the same apart from Qld, glad im here as i feel a bit safer in the outside lanes 30km sucks though i think 40km better if its good enough for school zones

[@macn8786]

I have a question. A Total Control instructor said once that lane splitting is only allowed if there is a broken line in-between lanes. A solid line or a double solid line between lanes means that you can't lane split. And that's what you'll find between the carpool lanes and the rest. But that's where everyone is riding. Even cops. I'm a bit confused. Besides, a lot of times carpool moves faster than the rest of the traffic, and I think lane splitting in such situations is dangerous. Even though the space between the carpool lanes and the rest is the widest, riding on painted surfaces, especially in rain, is tricky and makes me feel uncomfortable. I hope I'm making sense.

[@MotoJitsu]

2 more lanes need to be going in the same direction...that's the guidance.

[@macn8786]

@@MotoJitsu And doesn't it confuse cars drivers, that they don't know whether to expect you on the left or on the right side? They may be making space for one rider, but at the same time, closing the gap for another.

[@MotoJitsu]

if there's only 2 lanes going the same direction, your only option is up the middle. I say this in the video.

[@macn8786]

@MotoJitsu I thought it was obvious that I was talking about situations where there are MORE than 2 lanes going in the same direction. But OK, I won't bother you again. Thank you!

[@MotoJitsu]

I already talk about this in the video...split in the farthest left lanes, between one and two, I don't think you watched the whole video, maybe do that first before commenting.

[@dm9193]

Got the colight spot lights,they made a huge difference for visibility so would recommend getting them and obviously wear high vis vest.. be safe

[@MotoJitsu]

👍🏼

[@peterhart5882]

i am good if traffic is moving. if it is stopped, i will consider splitting. too many motorcycle accidents reported on the radio and i can't help but think, they were lane splitting and got cut off.

[@MotoJitsu]

riders don't practice fast stopping or swerving...overestimate their skill and have bad judgment....that's the cause of a loooooottttt of incidents.

[@silotx]

I wish more people see this video since in my Country a common problem is that you have idiots that want to lane split extremely fast and they make it dangerous for everyone.

[@MotoJitsu]

good example of what not to do.

[@thenewguyj.f.e.2420]

GOOD POINT.. ESPECIALLY WHEN WE HAVE THE SIDES BOXES,, UUUFFFF, THATS WHY I GOT THE DENALI CANSMART COMPUTER AND SET THEM UP PRESS 3 TIMES AND KLIGHTS FLASH 3 TIMES MY DENALI D7 AND D4 STILL GOT ISUES WITH SOME DRIVERS LOL GOOD VIDEO... TY.

[@OldGuyAdventure]

Is engaging the hazards required? Maybe lane splitting would work in Canada if the bikes took the actions around being seen.

[@MotoJitsu]

"required" isn't the question, obviously it's not...I do it because it gets me seen...and with my Clear Water lights with yellow covers going on and off at full power, it works.

[@mirage3638]

​@@MotoJitsuahhh clear water, thanks for writing it down. Just watching this video, there's a very different reaction from drivers seeing you in their mirrors, compared to my experience even when I experimented with turning on my high beams.

[@MotoJitsu]

yes, those lights are amazing. Best thing I've done to make myself more visible.

[@philliphinkle2812]

Im in Idaho. Land splitting is not legal here. I'm from CA where it is legal. The switch to Idaho was a tough one to do with regards to lane splitting. I often still do but now I have to watch for other vehicles as well as police

[@TimDavidson-h7j]

And there no time to let go and look back aloy of times I spent 4 dollars on some little expansion mirrors yesterday and am in process of installing strobes front and rear, after over 50 years on cycles, just be wary of everything is your best advice

[@timothyzero6639]

Love how the dude giving advice is literally breaking the law. lol 😂. So you are allowed to lane split of course in CA, but only in situations what you are doing is not a situation 5mph or not moving. Meaning if you cause a crash doing what you are doing in this vid it is on you. Cuz there is no reason to split. Traffic is steady plenty of time for drivers to react to you. You literally pointed it out by mentioning the gaps. A cop will have all the power to pull you over. Not saying it’ll happen I’m saying if you get pulled over doing this don’t pull the “it’s legal” cuz it’s not.

[@MotoJitsu]

That’s not what CHP says on their website about lane splitting.

[@McDIY]

Other than going crazy fast the second worst lane splitting practice I see is group riders splitting on both sides of a vehicle. Often times a driver will see a rider coming up and move over without looking and can easily take out the rider on the other side. If I'm riding in a group I split single file only.

[@richardgoldberg8665]

I'm in long island ny... we have an expressway where these guys lane split so freakin fast... I just don't get it...

[@frawdulent]

I’m the idiot who lane splits at 100mph. I just hate traffic, there’s no other reason why I go that fast.

[@MotoJitsu]

good way to die.

[@patrickhumpal8651]

Great video! I wish Colorado would allow lane splitting!

[@MotoJitsu]

Maybe one day!

[@ironzombi]

Keep your hands on the controls, people get complacent and relax something hsppens and time wasted getting back to the controls. Also where I am there is an almost official lane splitting lane, if you dont split in that lane you increase risk a fair bit.

[@jonathancriner2934]

Bro, I never thought of using the hazards, but I do normally ride with my fog lights on (HD Heritage). I'm trying to learn to lane split, but I'm not getting the "people get out of the way" thing. Driving down the silver strand into IB this week after work, I got stuck in the line about 500 feet from the light. Cars heard and saw me coming THREE TIMES and moved left to put their tires on the white line and block me out. After 15 minutes, I never even made it to the light. Then on the entry ramp to North 5 one of those same guys crowded me in my (left) lane (even though there are two lanes) to get in front of me instead of behind, then brake checked me going into traffic. I think I have a "kill me" sticker on the back of my jacket or something.....

[@MotoJitsu]

Hazards and brights every time

[@dlcarburetor]

Wish splitting and filtering were legal here. Just filtering at stop lights would be helpful. We have lights every 1/4 mile aound here. The south east.

[@MotoJitsu]

sheesh

[@Chrisdacowboy]

Is it legal to drive around with hazards on? I never thought of doing that.

[@MotoJitsu]

Never had a cop tell me otherwise.

[@TictacAddict1]

I won't be lane splitting due to the fact that I live in a state that doesn't allow it. But I sure want front lights like you have on your motorcycle.

[@MotoJitsu]

Clear Water lights with the yellow covers.

[@edsyphan3425]

Living in PA, I would love for it to be legal here. But it would take a long time for cars to lose the attitude they have against cycles. Drivers are very territorial, they will swerve over at you for no reason at all. a person I know, who is MSF instructor was hit from behind a traffic light. Driver was high as a kite.

[@thaneoflions975]

I miss riding in CA. In Texas there’s zero helmet law but lane splitting is illegal. You’re forbidden from doing the safer thing but no one cares if you’re helmetless and way more dangerous

[@adrenalinehoarder6246]

I live in San Diego. I agree. Its probably the only thing California got right😂

[@thaneoflions975]

@@adrenalinehoarder6246 I moved to Texas from San Diego

[@kirkdunn1379]

Absolutely lane splitting is safer for the rider.....i never understood til i started riding on the street..... Even some friends and family members that dont ride, once i explained why we do it, made perfect sense to them, .......they never even thought it was fir rider safety...... If you can take the rear out if play its one less thing to worry about I ride like everyone is out to kill me, pretty simple...also bright colors.....well aware of hospitals, injuries and how friggen hard the ground is, 😂..... I started lane splitting on day 2 but had previous experience on bikes, just not street

[@NextScamdemic]

I love my 2019 Ninja650 but I hate the mirrors- they stick out too far making me afraid to filter.

[@wflentge]

Just curious.... how wide is your bike, in the video, at its widest part and is it the mirror tip to mirror tip. I want to compare to my '19 Goldwing. Thanks

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

I typically don't lane split at speed, I lane split at lights and in slow moving congestion.

[@thealternativevlog]

Even outside of California. People will move out of your way in start and stop traffic. Most people do the right thing. Traffic acts differently when a motorcycle is around or a bicycle is around.

[@bigbluechopper24]

You mention not going more than about 15mph faster than the traffic. What would you say as a guideline for max speed when lane splitting and why?

[@MotoJitsu]

I think it's recommended 50 is max so 10-15 over...60, 65, all depends.

[@zerosandones701]

Great advice

[@DrDisasta]

@1:01 what type of car is that in the number 3 lane? It’s white. I’ve seen those around and I never figured out the make a model.

[@caddion22s]

Where I live people won't let u lane split they'll cut u off and try and take u out no bs

[@MotoJitsu]

ok?

[@richardgoldberg8665]

Great advice... 👍 👌 👍

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@songkok7hitam]

Tq for teaching us for free. I'm in a third year of my riding, now upgrading to bigger bike. Your video will save my life.

[@bryandavis5566]

I don’t want to be rear ended in a car as it’s more expensive for insurance, can I lane split too?

[@richardgoldberg8665]

Awesome!!!... hazards on is awesome

[@SupremeCreame]

this was very informative thank you

[@MotoJitsu]

welcome! instagram.com/motojitsuclub/

[@dcxxxx]

Great advice! Love your vids!

[@vgo5213]

Wonder if it legal to lane split in Texas ???

[@STITCHEZWORLD]

I lane split 20mph over the speed of traffic but I like this I've been riding 10years but I wish I found this video when I started

[@stanclapper7179]

Rule #1, don't lane splitting. What does it save you just a few seconds. What can it cost you?

[@MotoJitsu]

you're at a high risk of getting rear ended by people distracted..not about saving time.

[@stanclapper7179]

@MotoJitsu if you lane split to avoid an accident that's acceptable. But most of the time and videos indicate the rider is in a hurry/saving time. Not worth the potential for catastrophe. IMHO.

[@MotoJitsu]

How could you possibly know that? You go and stop all the riders who lane split and ask? If you think it's too risky, then don't do it. I say that in the video.

[@stanclapper7179]

Moto all I'm getting at IMHO, is that in general I think lane splitting is a risky operation for us to undertake. And should be used as a defensive move.

[@stevetheaxe]

In Australia we're not allowed to lane split above 30kmh.

[@MotoJitsu]

Sucks

[@killer2600]

For these "rules" do you have a link to an official California DMV or legal reference for them put in writing?

[@MotoJitsu]

yeah just google ca dmv lane splitting, it's really easy to find

[@mrwhite2628]

As a 50+ year rider that has logged over a half million miles. I've seen way too much stupidity for me to ever consider lane splitting. In 90 percent of the US. It will get you killed.

[@Nooziterp1]

15mph faster than the traffic? I would say 5 is better. Plus most inexperienced riders don't know how to lane split. This only comes with experience. Which is I think why it is illegal in most of the world. Inexperienced riders who don't know what they are doing getting into trouble. On the subject of drivers blocking riders trying to lane split, here in the UK (where it is known as filtering) some drivers think it is illegal (which it is not) and deliberately block a bike because they are 'doing their bit.' Something else to look out for.

[@samshoffner]

great advice

[@MotoJitsu]

thanks

[@davidvanbrunt4233]

Gotta pick your spots !!!

[@darius0lupus]

Hey moto jutsu just saw a guy in cali get pulled over for hazards while splitting. Not saying its a bad idea, just curious if you would still advise people to use their hazards.

[@MotoJitsu]

I do and always will

[@nico._lombana]

3 things to never do while lane splitting IN AMERICA (because everyone rides/drives like ass)

[@Schlabbeflicker]

You should only be between lanes when you're actively passing between two cars. You can't occupy two lanes simultaneously when you're not splitting. Finish your pass and merge to one lane or the other.

[@MotoJitsu]

then be sure to do that when you go riding

[@trebochet]

Whats the best option when stupid sh*t happens while lane splitting? accelerate and get out or slow down?

[@MotoJitsu]

Depends on the situation but most stupid shit is caused by rider’s doing stupid shit

[@Gsr4me]

I'd be happy if Lane Filtering was legal here. Splitting wouldn't work well here, even before you factor in the drivers (older city, narrower lanes), but I've long supported making filtering legal here.