Would you or wouldn't you? - SV650.org

18-12-06, 03:09 PM

OK, so last week on the way home, sat in the miles of roadworks behind countless trucks, a biker came past me merrily filtering away. This was on a dual carriageway, with one lane (the left at the time) closed because of roadworks. However, no-one was actually working at the road works (and never is at that time).

I considered this for all of, um, about half a second. Then I decided that it was too dodgy to be doing (mainly because of the plod potential, I'd be happy that I'd never put my bike in a situation where I compromise my safety) so left them to their filtering, and I sat in traffic.

Where two lanes were open, I would probably happily filter down the middle of traffic though.

So, I put it to you... would you, or wouldn't you (obviously situation dependent, hence the options on the poll).

18-12-06, 03:13 PM

I always thought they were coning off a lane for bikes

I do this sometimes - there've been lots of coned off lanes on the north circular over the last few months...

TSM · 18-12-06, 03:16 PM

Ive done it a couple of times, i did do it a lot in france on the way back from holiday last year, there was no way i was sitting in the boiling August heat with tonnes of cars, i must have gone for over 20 miles in total on the hard shoulder.

Biker Biggles · 18-12-06, 03:16 PM

Far safer for bikes to be in the coned off lane with no works going on than trying to squeeze between two narrow lanes of angry impatient lane swapping cars.

Luckypants · 18-12-06, 03:36 PM

Would filter, but only in the lane open for traffic. But as these are long term roadworks, would find an alternative route. (like back road from St. Asaph to Bodelwyddan or A547 to Abergele via Rhuddlan)

18-12-06, 03:49 PM

I've filtered in coned of areas once or twice. Don't do it often for fear of the plod, rather than any real danger to myself or others. As others have said, it's often vastly safer than taking your chances amongst idiots veering between lanes in cars.

STRAMASHER · 18-12-06, 03:49 PM

I have never sat behind a car,ever

If its safe for ME to do so I have no problem. Filtering that is, not motoring down a coned off area/ lane. If somes fecker in a car blocks me i will nip round a cone but thats it. Generally THEY are pretty courteous. I don't dive past them at speed. The SV is a great filterer cos its so thin, and makes a racket.

I was just about to come off the motorway last friday onto a slip road when i caught sight of a Volvo estate (surprise,surprise) booting it down the hard shoulder onto said slip road. Scary s**t.

18-12-06, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STRAMASHER

I was just about to come off the motorway last friday onto a slip road when i caught sight of a Volvo estate (surprise,surprise) booting it down the hard shoulder onto said slip road. Scary s**t.

Mike, I've already looked into that, after the tanker incident a while back (saw the tanker on its side, didn't look nice).

STRAMASHER, that's nothing, further down the same stretch of road (Conwy Marina for local's benefit - Mike

) I've seen an ijit coming DOWN the off slip road the wrong way!

Not only once as well

Viney · 18-12-06, 04:13 PM

I rarely go in the coned area, although have done it on local roads, on the motorways, i'll filter no matter what.

18-12-06, 04:37 PM

yes

View Poll Results: Would you filter in roadworks?
Yes, doesn't matter, if traffic is slow, filtering is an option.	35	79.55%
Yes, but only 2 lanes open minumim.	5	11.36%
I'm far too scared of getting a NIP in the post.	1	2.27%
Err, I'd rather not sit in someone else's car thanks. Not for me!	3	6.82%
Voters: 44. You may not vote on this poll

18-12-06, 03:09 PM	#1
Baph Guest Posts: n/a	Would you or wouldn't you? OK, so last week on the way home, sat in the miles of roadworks behind countless trucks, a biker came past me merrily filtering away. This was on a dual carriageway, with one lane (the left at the time) closed because of roadworks. However, no-one was actually working at the road works (and never is at that time). I considered this for all of, um, about half a second. Then I decided that it was too dodgy to be doing (mainly because of the plod potential, I'd be happy that I'd never put my bike in a situation where I compromise my safety) so left them to their filtering, and I sat in traffic. Where two lanes were open, I would probably happily filter down the middle of traffic though. So, I put it to you... would you, or wouldn't you (obviously situation dependent, hence the options on the poll).

18-12-06, 03:16 PM	#3
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	Ive done it a couple of times, i did do it a lot in france on the way back from holiday last year, there was no way i was sitting in the boiling August heat with tonnes of cars, i must have gone for over 20 miles in total on the hard shoulder. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

18-12-06, 03:16 PM	#4
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,071	Far safer for bikes to be in the coned off lane with no works going on than trying to squeeze between two narrow lanes of angry impatient lane swapping cars. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

18-12-06, 03:36 PM	#5
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,079	Would filter, but only in the lane open for traffic. But as these are long term roadworks, would find an alternative route. (like back road from St. Asaph to Bodelwyddan or A547 to Abergele via Rhuddlan) __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

18-12-06, 03:13 PM	#2
weazelz Guest Posts: n/a	I always thought they were coning off a lane for bikes I do this sometimes - there've been lots of coned off lanes on the north circular over the last few months...

18-12-06, 03:49 PM	#6
Ceri JC Guest Posts: n/a	I've filtered in coned of areas once or twice. Don't do it often for fear of the plod, rather than any real danger to myself or others. As others have said, it's often vastly safer than taking your chances amongst idiots veering between lanes in cars.

18-12-06, 03:49 PM	#7
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	I have never sat behind a car,ever If its safe for ME to do so I have no problem. Filtering that is, not motoring down a coned off area/ lane. If somes fecker in a car blocks me i will nip round a cone but thats it. Generally THEY are pretty courteous. I don't dive past them at speed. The SV is a great filterer cos its so thin, and makes a racket. I was just about to come off the motorway last friday onto a slip road when i caught sight of a Volvo estate (surprise,surprise) booting it down the hard shoulder onto said slip road. Scary s**t.

18-12-06, 04:13 PM	#9
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I rarely go in the coned area, although have done it on local roads, on the motorways, i'll filter no matter what.