I always wondered about motorcycles in the HOV lanes. Only the 17 has signs that say theyre allowed. And yes, phoenix traffic SUCKS! Its absolutely atrocious. I dont even bother going anywhere in rush hour anymore. HOV lane = win, $400 HOV ticket = fail!
Your thought process is a lot like mine. Watching (and listening) to you ride is like going for a ride myself. I would be having a lot of the same thoughts and I look suspiciously at the traffic around me just as you do. Thanks for the trip! Sure do miss Phoenix.
And Phoenix isn't boring? LOL I lived in the Glendale suburb. Going downtown to Phoenix was supposed to be a big time, but there isn't anything more to do in Phoenix than there was in Glendale.
lol, roasted ladyparts! thanks for including us? :) I'd so have to give in to the temptation and lane split or just avoid the freeway if it's possible.
God I couldn't imagine living in a place where lane splitting wasn't legal....Pretty sure I'd do it anyway, I'd be scared shitless sitting still on the freeway during rush hour.
In Sweden, Stockholm....during rush hour I always pass all the cars and in that way get to work very fast, much faster than driving my car. but right now, we have so much snow here, not possible to drive motorcycle.
"So I'm not goin' to go all gun ho with that...." LOL
When the HOV lane is moving good and the adjacent lane is not.....it makes me nervous as fvck! I keep thinking some dude is going to get all pissed of at traffic and swerve in without lookin'.
"You can never eliminate every hazard on the road" which is way there is always a hint of fear lurking around in my brain whenever I ride. (Until I blip clutch...then I'm not thinking anything, in a sense, lol)
the first time i used my motorcycle i was hit by a lady who was texting and talking on another phone. there was a cop behind be preparing to pull me over for a noise violation. she did try to get away but when there is 139 miles between exits there is no getting away. she had a warrant for her arrest already for another hit and run , my bike is in bad shape but that wont stop me from riding again.
@warezvz I 100% agree!!!!! Or the dude with big ass lifted trucks. So much gas, rubber, and space just to haul 1 person around. Dicks... Don't get me wrong, I love a good lifted truck just as much as the next guy, but when they never do ANY off roading in it!? Yeah...douchebags. Pavement pounding fvcking land yacht..... (My .02)
@rynoride its the same thing with SUVs in the city. never ever got it on dirt but drives one. How the fuck arent you crying when you get 10mpgs out of that shitcan and always they ride alone
I live in a rural part of Utah, the last time I was behind or in front of somebody was roughly 6 months ago on the 4th of july. Once you're off main street there's no traffic though. That said I'm from LA and know how it feels....
Hey, we're not big as Phoenix, but go easy on Tucson!:) Okay, now I know your thinking, "who the heck is this guy!" I really like to watch your videos and want start Vlogging after I get a fair amount of experience riding. I'm going to be getting a Ninja 250r within a year (once I have enough saved up, and after the MSF course) and take a lot away from the tips that you share. Anyways, thanks for vlogging and all the help!
Just for the rec, DC has HOV, MD has HOV, NY has HOV, and CA has HOV (just off the top of my head from what I remember).
Lots of these other places the HOV lane only moves as quick as the left, looks like it moves a decent big quicker by you!
Yup, can't remove hazards, just do what you can to ride safe!
MrSlowestD16 1 month ago
For a biker like me every Lane is a HOV lane :D even the split lane :D lol ...
state808hawaii 1 month ago
I always wondered about motorcycles in the HOV lanes. Only the 17 has signs that say theyre allowed. And yes, phoenix traffic SUCKS! Its absolutely atrocious. I dont even bother going anywhere in rush hour anymore. HOV lane = win, $400 HOV ticket = fail!
GLPStandard 1 month ago
Your thought process is a lot like mine. Watching (and listening) to you ride is like going for a ride myself. I would be having a lot of the same thoughts and I look suspiciously at the traffic around me just as you do. Thanks for the trip! Sure do miss Phoenix.
CAREERMAN70 1 month ago
Sitting in traffic like a sucka.
Sigrafix 1 month ago
az riders should have killed jan brewer's dog for turning down lane-splitting bill, lol)
fastboatster 1 month ago
Nice video Zmagic! Check out my videos if you've got a bit of spare time only just started out Vlogging :)
EpicMoments91 1 month ago
And Phoenix isn't boring? LOL I lived in the Glendale suburb. Going downtown to Phoenix was supposed to be a big time, but there isn't anything more to do in Phoenix than there was in Glendale.
MikeOfKorea 1 month ago
lol, roasted ladyparts! thanks for including us? :) I'd so have to give in to the temptation and lane split or just avoid the freeway if it's possible.
dlinquencious 1 month ago
God I couldn't imagine living in a place where lane splitting wasn't legal....Pretty sure I'd do it anyway, I'd be scared shitless sitting still on the freeway during rush hour.
PRSPlayer 1 month ago
Just drive like all cagers are out there to get you , thats about all you can do... the rest is just a bit of luck and skill i guess
bakker46 1 month ago
In Sweden, Stockholm....during rush hour I always pass all the cars and in that way get to work very fast, much faster than driving my car. but right now, we have so much snow here, not possible to drive motorcycle.
Regards
Per
mollinkorva 1 month ago
"So I'm not goin' to go all gun ho with that...." LOL
When the HOV lane is moving good and the adjacent lane is not.....it makes me nervous as fvck! I keep thinking some dude is going to get all pissed of at traffic and swerve in without lookin'.
"You can never eliminate every hazard on the road" which is way there is always a hint of fear lurking around in my brain whenever I ride. (Until I blip clutch...then I'm not thinking anything, in a sense, lol)
Nice vid bro! Hella good points!
rynoride 1 month ago
What I like about your bike is it's not a gsxrs lol
azwakko 1 month ago
That looks like I10 at rush hour. Nice vid!
azwakko 1 month ago
the only time i believe in lane splitting
daniel0771 1 month ago
the first time i used my motorcycle i was hit by a lady who was texting and talking on another phone. there was a cop behind be preparing to pull me over for a noise violation. she did try to get away but when there is 139 miles between exits there is no getting away. she had a warrant for her arrest already for another hit and run , my bike is in bad shape but that wont stop me from riding again.
FurryFootBall 1 month ago
@FurryFootBall good spirits bro! I like it! Sad to read that story though. In all honesty.....the best of luck to ya.
rynoride 1 month ago
I can't tell if original or 1080p is better haha
StayGold505 1 month ago
God, phx traffic sucks, rode out there on Friday, no-lane splitting sucks......
ricecakeFTW 1 month ago
OH, C´mon! Get Your aspect ratio sorted - whats with the pancake cars????
Snowhite808 1 month ago
@Snowhite808 LMAO!!!
SCRC401 1 month ago
i think its rediculous to see how many people are on the road and there is just 1 person in the car. I hate it when i see it.
warezvz 1 month ago
@warezvz I 100% agree!!!!! Or the dude with big ass lifted trucks. So much gas, rubber, and space just to haul 1 person around. Dicks... Don't get me wrong, I love a good lifted truck just as much as the next guy, but when they never do ANY off roading in it!? Yeah...douchebags. Pavement pounding fvcking land yacht..... (My .02)
rynoride 1 month ago
@rynoride its the same thing with SUVs in the city. never ever got it on dirt but drives one. How the fuck arent you crying when you get 10mpgs out of that shitcan and always they ride alone
warezvz 1 month ago
"Dont sideswipe me...i'll kill you.... "
soul111smasher 1 month ago
Technical term is HOV in Cal but we just call it carpool lane. In ny its gov lane aswell
bestvidsdottk 1 month ago
I live in a rural part of Utah, the last time I was behind or in front of somebody was roughly 6 months ago on the 4th of july. Once you're off main street there's no traffic though. That said I'm from LA and know how it feels....
twistedkeys1 1 month ago
you can lane split in Chicago, just don't let cops catch you : )
DesmosediciAlice 1 month ago
We have that in California but we call it the Carpool Lane. But maybe the HOV lane is the technical name, I dunno.
Dogfacerawr 1 month ago
Hey, we're not big as Phoenix, but go easy on Tucson!:) Okay, now I know your thinking, "who the heck is this guy!" I really like to watch your videos and want start Vlogging after I get a fair amount of experience riding. I'm going to be getting a Ninja 250r within a year (once I have enough saved up, and after the MSF course) and take a lot away from the tips that you share. Anyways, thanks for vlogging and all the help!
RCFlyBoy314 1 month ago
If I couldn't lane split, I couldn't ride on the freeway without totally losing it.
iretrate 1 month ago
Can you take a photo of your bike at night to show off your reflective flames? It would be awesome to see if not too much trouble.
robm425 1 month ago
Hey that lane that 2 people have to be in or a motorcycle does a dead person count a person or a sex doll
borninusa98 1 month ago
Did you start this at the end of your last video
borninusa98 1 month ago
Traffic doesn't exist for motorcycles in cali
futboleroR10 1 month ago