Problem: I like filtering

Originally Posted by Baph

To all those that say they prefer an open road over filtering, this may sound strange to you, but open roads get boring after a while!!

open roads boring? not when you only do about 3k per year

Originally Posted by Ping

Agreed.

Though I have to admit there's something satisfying about getting through a load of traffic I'd have otherwise been stuck in...

Defo, although I'd rather be on the open road for the 25 mile commute there is something very satisfying if I take the Tyne tunnel here in the notheast for two reasons, one it can sometimes take cage drivers 30 minutes to get through including the cue maybe longer and I'm through in a fiver. Second is that....... he he it costs the suckers £1.20 each way and it costs me woooohoooo a wapping .20p for that satisfying 5 minutes.

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

open roads boring? not when you only do about 3k per year

See, there's the difference. I do 3k a month!

As a humble (read loony) courier I feel that I should enter this debate!

FILTERING IS COOL!!!

Anyone on the A4,M4, A40, M.... anyroad in and around London that gets buzzed by a black H**da CBF500 riden by a bloke in Red, Black and White leathers with St Georges Cross (I'm English see) knee sliders and a matt black Caberg flip lid......its me!!!!!

Apologies to anyone I carve up/make feel silly!!

Originally Posted by kwak zzr

open roads boring? not when you only do about 3k per year

Just a thought - does the odomoter click round when you rotate the wheels to clean them?

I've only been riding for a few months now, and yesterday I had to come in to work for 09.00 I usually start work at 07.00 or 19.00 so I never get stuck in traffic. But yesterday I had the morning rush hour traffic to contend with and I was far too scared to attempt filtering on the M62 and M1.

There was definitely enough room for me to do so if I wanted and loads of other bikes zoomed past me as they filtered through. I'd love to be able to filter
I guess its down to confidence and experience. I've even been overtaken by learners filtering through traffic, and there is me keeping my position in the traffic.

Melody

I tend to do more city riding and filtering these days than open country roads, TBH I feel a bit out of my depth when I'm on a countryside rideout with friends!

I don't mind filtering at all really, the concentration involved is good for getting the old grey matter working in the morning (and believe me, I need all the help I can get)! The wee scary moments with sleepy cagers that are part and parcel of the exercise get the adrenaline pumping and always ensure I turn up at work with a big goofy grin on my dial.

Originally Posted by melody

I guess its down to confidence and experience. I've even been overtaken by learners filtering through traffic, and there is me keeping my position in the traffic.

You're entirely right, it's all about confidence. On my little CG125 at first I didn't ever dream of filtering. It scared the wits out of me. Then one day another biker slowly filtered past me, and I'd been sat still for 10mins, so figured sod it, it's a little safer to follow them than do it by myself, so follow them I shall. Haven't looked back since.

Originally Posted by Bluewolf

The wee scary moments with sleepy cagers that are part and parcel of the exercise get the adrenaline pumping and always ensure I turn up at work with a big goofy grin on my dial.

See, I don't get the adrenalin, but I do get the grin. Twin Stebel Magnums. Nuff said.

Thoughoughly enjoyed a weekend run into Kensington....especially the elevated bit of the M4... don't know why....Arrived complete with Stupid Grin...