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This is why we commute on motorcycles!

Started by bigiain, February 10, 2009, 07:42:40 PM

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DRKWNG

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February 10, 2009, 07:44:06 PM
Great picture mate!!  Too bad we can't ride like that down in Hawaii without the cagers trying to takes us out.

DoubleEagle

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February 10, 2009, 07:58:13 PM
That's more traffic than I think I see in an entire riding season in the " Hills ! "    Dolph
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February 10, 2009, 08:21:39 PM
yet more proof that cars suck

derby

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February 10, 2009, 08:22:18 PM
cool pic, though i'd have to question no other vehicles moving during the exposure.
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silentbob

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February 10, 2009, 08:46:58 PM
Quote from: bigiain on February 10, 2009, 07:42:40 PM


I thought you guys drove on the wrong side of the road.  Is the picture reversed?

sbrguy

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February 10, 2009, 09:40:02 PM Last Edit: February 10, 2009, 09:42:15 PM by sbrguy
Quote from: bigiain on February 10, 2009, 07:42:40 PM


is that  the 405 freeway in LA at rush hour?  no wait a minute is that the 10 freeway? and downtown LA in the background

its the US i think based on all the suv's and the rectangular license plates.

silentbob

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February 10, 2009, 11:04:49 PM
Quote from: sbrguy on February 10, 2009, 09:40:02 PM
is that  the 405 freeway in LA at rush hour?  no wait a minute is that the 10 freeway? and downtown LA in the background

its the US i think based on all the suv's and the rectangular license plates.

Looks like an exit for Sydney.

Jarvicious

#9
February 11, 2009, 06:42:35 AM
Mmmmmm.  Splitting is so tempting sometimes, despite the legal issues.  I'd like to see more bikes on the road too, but just think how many of those people you WOULDN'T want to see on a motorcycle (or in any vehicle for that matter).  Cool pic, btw.
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#10
February 11, 2009, 06:55:59 AM
Quote from: derby on February 10, 2009, 08:22:18 PM
cool pic, though i'd have to question no other vehicles moving during the exposure.

i was thinking the same thing - it looks like the other side of the road is flowing (or at least has room to be).

neat pic either way
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lawbreaker

#11
February 11, 2009, 07:19:47 AM
Thats basically what I go through every day...at least the ride home!

Boy do I love L.A Traffic [bang]

CowboyBeebop

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February 11, 2009, 07:57:05 AM
Quote from: lawbreaker on February 11, 2009, 07:19:47 AM
Thats basically what I go through every day...at least the ride home!

Boy do I love L.A Traffic [bang]

I've always wondered how that worked.  How fast is LA traffic moving?  5 mph?  10?  And how fast can you split?  25?  Can you use the shoulder legally? 

sugarcrook

#13
February 11, 2009, 08:27:48 AM
I can't speak for LA, but commuting in the Bay Area, my general guideline is only split if traffic's moving 45mph or less and never faster than 15mph over traffic speed.
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MendoDave

#14
February 11, 2009, 09:36:01 AM
I think its LA too, but it reminds me of the 80 heading south toward Emeryville & Oakland.
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