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I like the fact that you wave to people to reinforce their kindness. "You did something nice and I want you to know I appreciate it" is such a better attitude than rev bombing. That's how we turn around people's perception of motorcyclist.

My lane splitting strategy is very similar to yours, I don't flash my lights though, its usually a sign to let people "in" or "change lane" here in NZ so will just invite people to pull out on you. It's important to understand the local habits when riding and getting advice from the global KZfaq. Good video keep sharing the advice, it helps keeps bikers alive.

The comment about lane splitting being mentally exhausting is spot on. My commute home at 5PM on I-405 from Irvine, CA to Torrance is 35 miles. After splitting for 15 miles I'm too tired to split when I hit Long Beach. Fortunately, traffic opens up enough by then that it's not too bad riding with traffic.

Just had you as my MSF instructor like 3 weeks ago. Great instructor. I’m on the road and took your advice on taking more classes. Gonna sub and keep on learning!!

Your maturity level makes you an excellent mentor. In an era where everyone wants to see the fastest most dangerous shit, I love how calm and collected you are. Always prepared, always fulled geared, living to ride another day.

“Always know your escape route” 👌

A note: In my experience, most lane changes happen around on-ramps and when traffic slows. So when I'm lane splitting on the highway, I expect cars to be moving around more than usual near on/off ramps, and when traffic slows from speed.

With respect to full disclosure: im only 2:48 into the video and the first sentiment is that you're the good angel on the shoulder, as opposed to the ever present devil giving opposite advice aka be a hooligan. Yes, the voice of reason and sensibility. BTW riding smart only adds to the experience. You don't have to be a dumbass to have fun. Control and the ever present pursuit of mastery is the ultimate thrill. All modern bikes from mid 2k onward are more than capable for any rider to have an absolute blast on. Thanks for your videos, you give top-tier instruction based on real world riding experience and are devoid of arrogance. Outstanding.

Soooo glad to see this video. It gives me a lot of useful tips on freeway riding, which I have been afraid to get on. Glad to see so many courteous drivers in San Diego. Like you said, you make yourself visible to other drivers and most times they will make room for you. Great video.

Good idea man never thought of flashing the brights to grab there attention.

Thank you for making this video! I've seen other people do lane splitting in their videos (not to show lane splitting but they were actively doing it while making videos on other things) and they made lane splitting look horrible. They always cut drivers off and seem to get wedged in tight spaces. This makes more sense now!

I like the hazard and flashing idea. I’ll definitely use that from now on.

So much good info in this video, I’ve yet to lane split even in regular traffic let alone the freeway so this video gave me so much info on what to look out for and everything thank you! 🙏🏽

Your on-the-road videos are great, clearly showing the situations as is. You can't make enough of these. Great audio, by the way.

I do the same thing on the same roads and you did a great job explaining it. I don't have hazards and am going to have to start using my brights now since I very rarely ever do and it clearly works pretty well because a lot more ppl moved for you than they do for me. Hope to see you out there and thanks for the great content.

Thanks for the pointers about anticipating lane changes during gaps. Looking to start riding soon! Love from nyc

Really good video, very useful. I also like how you say 90% of the drivers are paying attention. I find that to be true as well. As a driver in California I am constantly checking my mirrors and see motorcycles coming from a good distance away and make room for them to pass. As a new rider I have had only one driver not see me and cut me off while on my bike. I was able to get around them quickly since I made sure not to be riding next to another car. Most drivers see me and make room for me. I think it's good to point that out, that most drivers are paying attention. A lot of people are too scared to ride because they think "every car is going to try to hit them". The more bikers on the road the more drivers start to look out for them and the more comfortable they are with them passing. This makes it safer for us. So like you said predict the cars with do something stupid so you are prepared. And shut up and practice!:)

I love the way you narrate while driving for safe riding, watching your videos, i now find myself doing the same when riding...thanks man

Thank you for all the details , this video will save lives. One thing about after exhaust volume, having it slightly louder than stock can help people locate a motorcycle when the bike is besides a vehicle that is considering lane changing. Not everyone reacts to sound the same way, but I use sound clues to locate vehicles around me. I always turn my head when lane changing but many people do not and having sound clues does increases visibility.

This is my exact commute home from work. Definitely glad I found this video and down to take a course from you

All your videos was from 4 month ago decided to have another browse and boom new videos u talk so much sense keep up good work

Totally agree on the mentally taxing part when splitting on the highway..

GREAT JOB! when done properly… It changes my mind about the lane splitting (filtering) laws 😃 Even CHP can scare the crap out of you sometimes 😅 but my hats off to them for the way they handle those bikes with the saddle bags I drive a semi always watching in my mirrors and always make room 🤠 Happy motoring my friend stay safe ❤

Very useful, thank you! Great idea to flash the brights!

I fucking love your videos. Calm, collected, informative. No bullshit ranting or off-topic anecdotes. Pure learning experience, thank you Fast Eddie!

Love your videos! I'm a newbie rider and I'm learning a lot from you. Your #1 fan from the Philippines

Another great video Eddie. Here in Australia you have to be pretty careful when lane filtering, as we call it here. It was made illegal for many years and now is legal again. Thus a lot of drivers are not aware of the change in the law. Occasionally you get snapperhead drivers who take it personally if a motorcycle filters past them. Some even try to block us riders by nosing into or driving right on the divider lane markers. I live just outside of Sydney and luckily for me rarely have to negotiate high traffic roads - except when I have to my GS serviced !!!! Yipes!! One of the busiest and hilliest routes in Sydney!

*_Great Video thanks for all your tips. I wish you could lane split in all the states._*

I really appreciate this video, my state just passed a lane splitting law although it's only at red lights, this video still gives goods pointers for that situation. Thank you.

I really appreciate the tip on the tailgate support I was stretching my head yesterday wondering how to keep my FXR weight off of the tailgate thank you so much also I've been looking for a trailer to haul my motorcycle problem solved you're awesome thank you

Thanks for all the tips. I am mentally ready to attempt lane splitting on the freeway now.

Great Video. Living in Canada we don't get to Lane Split / Share. But, I've ridden through California and done some splitting in LA & San Diego, on my Gold Wing. I was simply amazed at how people got out of my way and let me by. Tried to split here during rush our and doors open in front of you, cars squeeze over to ensure there isn't any room, pissed off drivers bump you from behind. Not pleasant. If you stay "in your place" they tolerate you though.

You're saving lives by making better riders of us all.. Great job man 👍Hats off and respect to you, semper fi. 🇺🇸

Good to know i love watching motojitsu. And living in the bay area california lane splitting will be a must as i start riding more.

I'm a new rider starting on a Ninja 300. Thank you for the great content, and allowing me to learn so much from you. I look forward to your content. Be safe.

thanks man, I live in San Diego and this van be life saver!

outstanding masterpiece. I had just commented on a video where car moved over into the gap that "he should have been spotting gaps" also the using of the brights. a HUGE thing at night such as your approaching intersection in a city with a green light. I never drove through no green lights. I was assuming to get hit by drunk driver running the light so I used my bright heavily. I never drove though what would be the point of impact if I could not stop. I had another benefit back when I was riding. My bike a yamaha vstar1300 with windshield and hard saddlebags appeared exactly like motorcycle cop. as far as watching for cars having driven back and forth to the keys many times in my day (which is not now) car on the side person looking sideways ready to turn? if not eye contact I would slow down and once virtually came to a stop till the lady looked over. You mentioned the "dimensions" another thing to to spot is "the dimentia" I got out of it in the nick of time everyone else was dead. sold it when I moved back from Florida and I was over 60 then and I could tell "not as sharp as I was" that ended my motorcycle carreer I ended up alive starting out in teens and leg broken in ten places almost lost leg. moral of story after this speech is when I started actual high speed freeway and street biking (age 50) I rode like old lady. the stuff he shows in video I would not do any of it past age 35 if your mind is not razor sharp.

This right here is the #1 reason why I'm getting a motorcycle. I live in an area with nightmare traffic and I'm looking forward to being able to do this one day.

This video just showed up in my feed so apologies for the late comment. I live in the Bay Area snd I’ve been riding on 80 a lot. I’ll be honest lane splitting is way beyond my comfort. Mainly due to my confidence and skill level but also due to the level of stupid I see from drivers here and a lot of road rage. So I try to plan my freeway rides as early in the day as possible to minimize traffic and if traffic is bad I just use side streets or minor highways to get to my destination. And if I can’t I’ll put a foot down and stop on the highway and just go with traffic. Usually traffic opens up in a few minutes and if not then I just camp in the slow lane and take the next exit. Maybe one day I’ll have the skill and nerve but for now I just keep it firmly within my skill and risk comfort level. Love your videos man.

I'm in California as well and lane split often. I've never thought about putting on my hazard lights as I thought that would be illegal. I have flashed my high beams many times though. It's really nice to see drivers finally checking their mirrors and moving over on a regular basis.

Great to see my own strategy validated. Nice one. 😎

Good lesson with the blind spots and lane positioning Eddie, a lot of people even some experienced riders forget that. I always try and make eye contact with the drivers if I'm not sure of what they're gonna do because then they've definitely seen you. I get what you said about the irony with the loud pipes =P They CAN save lives but only sometimes, and only if the driver has their window down or they're probably not gonna hear it especially if they got loud music on. Like you said though, it's better not to depend on the loud pipes and just make better choices. Your wisdom and tips are timeless and that why you're such a positive and humble influence in the bike World. Thank you always.

Excellent Video Greg! 100%! I wish my state, South Carolina, would legalize lane splitting and filtering.

Lane splitting is illegal in my neck if the woods. I use the slow traffic to practice the slow stuff. If it stops I stay back approximate 10'. I also drop an arm as a extra flag to draw attention when I plan on a switch. Great videos MJ! Your inputs have helped me a great deal. 👍👍🤙

Man, you make lane splitting so simple!! I' m still trying to master lane splitting in the city but I'm still lacking... the nerve :p. So I' m still behaving like a car in the city traffic...

San Diego is a beautiful city! I was impressed by how many people moved over for you. I thought the guy who sped by you was pissed off because you were too slow in the fast lane. You can see him in your mirror coming up fast. He did end up just stuck in traffic so pretty stupid by him but when there is space cars will speed up and take the space.

Great video. Reenforces the way I lane split.

Another informative video Thank you. A tip I like to pass along is when driving is to watch the car's front wheels, to see if the driver is intending and what direction the car is going to turn. This can give you a second or two to react.

This video was very informative and useful. Thank you!

Great information. Lane splitting is illegal in my state, but this is well worth watching because the principals still apply to normal riding.

such an awesome video from start to finish!

I like what you said, mentally drained, I commute from Serrenato Valley to TJ, get of work at 330 and although I get home in such a short time, I need to decompress

No one goes that far in learning people.. Thank you man I really enjoyed and learned many techniques in this 26 minutes

Super informative and safe, thank you

i think the most dangerous gap is when one lane is going 15mph faster than the second one is crawling i can almost guarantee there is stupid gonna jump out of nowhere not looking or flashing.. i seen it happen in front of me where thus guy jump out of hus lane causing the motorcycle to swerve into back of pickup and not even stopinh to check on the dude.. great video man

Great video. There’s nothing like seeing it in action to understand

I love your riding style, smooth and safe. I agree that triangulating your lights work well, it will make your bike pop in traffic. What kind of gloves are those you're using?

Most people are mostly good most of the time. Well said. My experience driving in CA was really quite good. Filtering is legal in 5 states now, and I hope it spreads. Consistent laws in every state would be better, IMO, because then people would get used to it. FL is terrible riding, because there's such a mix of locals, older drivers, and tourists, but if filtering was legal everywhere, the tourists would still, in theory, at least be used to it. UT did a really good job publicizing filtering when it was legalized there, and they had very little issues with it.

I try to thank others as often as the situation allows. Sometimes it feels a little "weird", so thank you for bringing back to mind about rewarding good behavior the others showed! Good night from Germany:-)

Thanks Greg for the great video have been waiting for this. Is it your preference to use your hazards or is it law when lane splitting in your country?

I used to live in SD, that route brought back some commuting flashbacks. I was unfortunately car-only out there, and I was always jealous of the bikers who could split (did my best to give them ample space). Hopefully more states get on the lane-splitting bandwagon soon.

Hey we were in your area this past March, and of course we had to lane split/share. Not so much in San Diego, but in LA on the 405...WOW! if not, it would've taken hours to make it through traffic. We ride big bikes without loud pipes, so we are very very careful while splitting. We would never split out of California, because other states aren't used to bikes coming down the middle. Anyway, keep up the great work.

I lane split usually about 70 miles east of LA. I lane split with a six cylinder K1600GT or my other bike a R1200GS. Both bikes have extra lights which I use in this situation. No need for the bright lights. I try to always wave to the cars that obviously allow me extra room as I know that they do not have to share the lane and I am not in that much of a hurry. I have lane split for so long that I have been mentally tired and have gotten off the freeway for an alternate route and rest from the traffic. Almost every single driver is great and I really appreciate them. Like you say, you have to be alert. I really, really appreciate this privilege and I never try to abuse it.

fantastic insight to stay alive on the freeway, or anywhere else to split.

Excellent video I like your defensive strategies- I ride the same way!! Happy rid’n!!

A few observations and a question. It’s amazing watching cars move out of the way because they see you without loud pipes. Second, with you flashing your high beam would it be easier or better to have a modulator for your headlight? When your lane splitting have you ever encountered a driver who was pissed because you can lane split?

An older driver came over on me without looking and no signal. I shaved off his mirror and and went down of course but learned to be more diligent, to ride just this way. Your video is absolutely spot on but my bike is louder.

It just shows a responsible rider right here keep teaching my friend you are saving lives

Interesting to watch this. In my country/state you can only lane split through stopped traffic. I wasn't expecting to see this.

Not allowed to lane filter like this in Aus, but great to hear your perspective that I can use in my filtering :)

So different from the other youtubers. I always thought shorts, tshirts and flipflops were mandatory safety gear for lane splitting and to make sure you make the most of it, there's at least a 40mph speed difference, plus hand on the clutch to be able to redline rev it when needed! ;)

Please follow the lane splitting rules in your state where you ride. I live in Utah and there are very specific rules in Utah. 1) lane splitting is only allowed when the speed limit is 45 mph or less; 2) when lane splitting your speed cannot exceed 15 mph; 3) lane splitting is only allowed when the road has two or more lanes in the same direction...etc

great video from a fellow CA rider. I recommend EVERYONE get at least a $40 LED high beam replacement and a low if you can find one that will fit(alot of housings wont physically allow car LED low beam swaps). Cars TOTALLY treat you different on LED vs Halogen without having to flash all the time. The car 'opportunists' are playing Tetris all the time and as long as you recognize that, your instinct will tell you to beware of the holes and be ready for a tetris block to fill that space. The thing I hate the worst when splitting is not being able to acknowledge all the cool moves cars made for me as you cant wave at everyone. Love how you reiterate the responsibility of the ride being owned by the riders decisions. If your a rider you HAVE to take ownership of the experience. I split OC/LA county on the daily w a GXR1K and (used to be a cammed Busa) exhaust helps especially when its a parking lot - throwing noise wether its a small rev or cracking throttle in gear will cause the 'red sea' to part alot earlier w pipes. Just got rid of my carbon yoshimura pipe it was too quiet for the LA mean streets. Its rewarding to be that car guy cager taking a day off the bike and watch bikes come up and go by after spending years on the white lines. ALOT of idiot bikers out there that make us all seem bad.

Thank you E ! 🙏🏻

I just installed Clearwater Lights on my F700GS. I installed the Darlas (fork mounted) and Kristas (mounted on my crash bars). I got them for two reasons: safety and more light at night. I put the yellow lenses on the Darlas and kept the Kristas white. The Darlas are on at all times and I can adjust them via a dimmer switch. The Kristas have a separate switch and I can turn them on/off when needed. They are controlled by the dimmer as well. When I hit the brights, all lights go on full power (Kristas switch must be on for that as it's not overridden but the brights). They also go full bright when I hit the horn which is a huge plus. I can't recommend them enough. My visibility to other drivers has gone way up. They are very expensive though so be prepared. Worth every penny.

I played around with flashing my lights on my Yamaha while splitting.. Actually made a pretty big difference but I also have LED pods mounted which I'm sure helped more. I've personally kind of always thought it was a douch bag move but it does help. I actually just picked up a R1200RT Saturday, it has clearwater lights down on the forks so that should help. Although if I flash my high beam too quickly it causes the clearwaters to strobe for a few seconds, also if I turn on my hazards it puts them into a strobe mode till I turn off the hazards. Wondering if I'll end up getting pulled over for that one but people should defiantly see while splitting :)

very good attitude and foresight: Ur a too good to be true biker. I hope I remember half of the stuff Ur statin when I get my Mt07...

"if i hit a wing mirror with my handle bar its gonna be a bad day." LOL. yes it would. I stopped on a cattle grid during my first few weeks of riding. That was a bad day :P my foot went through - in front of a fully loaded double decker bus. Great tips with the flashylights thanks x

As someone who also live and ride in SD, this is great lane splitting. Absolutely no reason to lane split if traffic is already moving at the speed limit.

Moto, you got the best standard operating procedure riding a bike, this dont only applies to riders but to all cagers and bikers alike that uses the mainways and freeways. This is hazard perception that is being emphasized and taught when taking driving instructor course. Hazard perception needs to be number one priority when operating any vehicle on the road, it will save lives. If people does what you do.....there will be less accident and the road will be a safer place to drive. Another one that is important is " you have to see them....and they have to see you"

I remember learning to read the "Body Language" of the cars. The drivers will subconsciously make the move before they are aware of what they are actually doing. Sometimes its a slight drift as they check their mirrors etc. This gives you a split second heads-up. And always, two fingers on the front brake, a few more split seconds between you and injury.

Thank you!

"idk about you but light travels pretty damn fast" hahaha i love physics, so i giggled a little

I live in SoCal, and when I first moved her twelve years ago, said ''I will never lane split''. Well, that lasted less than a week before I tried it, and now prefer it. I was just rearended on a major SoCal freeway recently in my wife's car. A neighbor said, ''man, if you were on your bike, you'd be dead''. I said, nah, if I were on my bike I'd been lane splitting, not just sitting there.

GREAT VIDEO THANK YOU FOR SHARING. BE SAFE BLESSINGS

Nothing beats being polite, good people will remain good because of people like you and me, I don't have a loud pipe to startle drivers as I go by, I ve seen that reaction with other bikers and drivers not being aware that there is a bike coming. I think the car drivers knew who you are. : )

What a crazy good video.

Video fun:

Because many people don't see motorcycles, lane-splitting safely must only be done at low speeds. A good strategy is, if cars/other vehicles can move...expect them to

I know exactly what you mean about being mentally straining. Lane splitting for a long period of time. I had to lane split from victorville ca. All the way to knott's berry farm early in the morning on a weekday. I was mentally braindead.

why would some people click on thumbs down?? Strange. Very good video. Thanks.

Hey Eddie, Nice Vid. You'd think that most, if not all, MC mfr's would have and auto-flasher for the head light these days and a hazards switch too.

This is how you lane split. Good example. When you do it like this, it is safe. This should be legal in all states. Happy it is legal in my country too.

What a great and helpful video

Every lane split tip video I see only talks about freeway/highway lane splitting and never street/stoplight lane splitting. Thanks for the tips, would love if you did street lane splitting tips too!

Try riding through London during rush hour for a lesson in how to do this. Good tips in this video though. For me the best advice I would give is to be patient, always give yourself an out and observe, observe, observe. It also pays to know your your bike really well and be confident manoeuvring at slow speeds.

Hey new to your channel. No way in hell would I ever lane split! I’m from Seattle, rode to LA on my 1150rt. Too many pissed off people !!!

Hi I Ride ZX10r, just question bout Lane splitting what to do if u hit cars mirror with u Handle bars while Lane Splitting?? Just u didn't mean it but what's best action?? I'm from Sydney Australia

I'm I perris ca 45 min from SD thanks for the informative video it realy helps a noob like me