Is the classic sport-touring motorcycle doomed to extinction?

dduelin said:
Well, the reply was to the supposition from an 1100 rider that a Wing was excessively big for filtering or lane splitting as compared to other sport tourers. That wasn't from you :)
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Probably referring to the 'old' style Wings not the new 'skinnier' version ... ;)
I wonder how wide they are. :think1:
 
Illegal here in Ohio as well, although where I live in rural sw Ohio there would be very little need for it even if it were legal.
 
I dunno, with the nationwide increase in road rage and proliferation of gun violence in this country, I'd tend to be afraid to do it even if it were legal lol
 
FastST said:
When the traffic stopped for two miles - you filter legal or not :)
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Not necessarily.
I mean, sure, some will... even the cagers sometimes do that in the breakdown lane, to get off at the next exit. Meaning, a rider executing an illegal pass on the shoulder has to be ready for the sudden appearance of a car pulling out in front of him in the breakdown lane. .
Despite the risks, and we ALL take risks, I wish for national lane splitting as well. Even if it were legal everywhere, doesn't mean you HAVE to do it.
Yes, road rage is more frequent, but that is a matter for law enforcement, and just one more hazard to using our roadways.
 
Since I got my iPhone, before I get on bike or in car to go somewhere, I check for traffic. Has saved me a lot of time and kept me away from sitting in a traffic jam.
 
Sadlsor said:
sometimes do that in the breakdown lane, to get off at the next exit. Meaning, a rider executing an illegal pass on the shoulder has to be ready for the sudden appearance of a car pulling out in front of him in the breakdown lane. .
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Yes. Shoulder riding is more dangerous than filtering
 
Colorado just passed a filtering law, but with restrictions..... I have used it a few times but with great care. So far no angry drivers yet. But I have seen a few young crazy bike riders splitting lanes on I-225 at excessive speeds when traffic is heavy. Those types are going to ruin it for all us as the Colorado Legislators are going to review this law again in Aug. with input from CDOT and the Colorado Highway Patrol, who are not in favor of it to start with.

Colorado recently passed a new law allowing motorcycles to pass between vehicles stopped on the roadway and traveling the same direction as the rider. The law is effective Aug. 7, 2024 and has these conditions:

  • The motorcycle passes on the left of the vehicle in front of them.
  • The other vehicles are stopped and traveling the same direction as the rider, such as in traffic or at a red light.
  • The lane is wide enough to pass safely.
  • The motorcycle, when passing, does not exceed 15 miles per hour.
  • When the stopped vehicles begin to move, the motorcyclist shall cease passing.
A motorcycle rider may not overtake or pass:

  • On the right shoulder.
  • By crossing over the center line into oncoming traffic.
Lane filtering is not the same as lane splitting. Lane filtering allows motorcyclists to safely navigate through stopped traffic. Lane splitting, which remains illegal, involves riding between lanes of moving vehicles.
 
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ChucksKLRST said:
Colorado just passed a filtering law, but with restrictions..... I have used it a few times but with great care. So far no angry drivers yet. But I have seen a few young crazy bike riders splitting lanes on I-225 at excessive speeds when traffic is heavy. Those types are going to ruin it for all us as the Colorado Legislators are going to review this law again in Aug. with input from CDOT and the Colorado Highway Patrol, who are not in favor of it to start with.

Colorado recently passed a new law allowing motorcycles to pass between vehicles stopped on the roadway and traveling the same direction as the rider. The law is effective Aug. 7, 2024 and has these conditions:

  • The motorcycle passes on the left of the vehicle in front of them.
  • The other vehicles are stopped and traveling the same direction as the rider, such as in traffic or at a red light.
  • The lane is wide enough to pass safely.
  • The motorcycle, when passing, does not exceed 15 miles per hour.
  • When the stopped vehicles begin to move, the motorcyclist shall cease passing.
A motorcycle rider may not overtake or pass:

  • On the right shoulder.
  • By crossing over the center line into oncoming traffic.
Lane filtering is not the same as lane splitting. Lane filtering allows motorcyclists to safely navigate through stopped traffic. Lane splitting, which remains illegal, involves riding between lanes of moving vehicles.
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yea few are going to abide by those restrictions I'm afraid

as we all know motorcyclists think that laws (excessive speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, passing on double yellow etc) are for cagers and not motorcyclists
 
FastST said:
When the traffic stopped for two miles - you filter legal or not :)
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Have often seen people pull over to the right to block those that are cruising the shoulder and try to force their way back into the line just before the restriction point. their attitude seems to be "It is MY lane".
 
diferg said:
Have often seen people pull over to the right to block those that are cruising the shoulder and try to force their way back into the line just before the restriction point. their attitude seems to be "It is MY lane".
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Not even that. Two lanes (each way) highway when the right lane is closed two miles ahead. They line up in the left lane leaving the right one empty. So if you try to use the empty lane, some wise driver of a (preferably) pick-up or even better yet a semi will move over and block your way. Wait what? Unlike them, I know how to merge at the very end. It is not a queue.
In some places, switching lanes or merging is a big problem. In other places they form two lanes and merge in the end every other car. Go figure.
 
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