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Jason Channell
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Jason Channell is Lanesplitter’s most Texan contributor. He likes long rides in search of epic Texas BBQ, playing Led Zeppelin at absurd volumes, and creating graphs that go up.

Also depends on what the “speed differential” is. Too high of a difference leads to bad things. Read more

I try to explain this to folks about lane splitting. 90% of car drivers are eyes front or staring at their phones. They dont even know we are there. Read more

I ride a motorcycle about 90% of the time. I’ll intentionally pass on the left, and then move right back over. Some folks get the hint. Some folks are dense idiots. Read more

It’s a motorbike obsession. I really really have a thing for the new Yamaha R1. This replaced my Honda RC51 obsession. Read more

Just redid the front forks on my Triumph (not a truck, but stay with me) and the difference to the old worn-out front fork is immense. Read more

Anyone remember the scene in Backdraft where he rescues the mannequin? Reminded me of that. Read more

I like left foot braking for performance reasons and driving. In normal traffic I just use the right foot for both. Read more

I tweeted Assemblyman Bill Quirk and said thank you from Texas. I hope our legislature gets on board next. Read more

Looks like Bob needs to hit the squat rack. Mighty skinny legs there. Read more

The last holdouts I know of switched over in about 2007-2008. Read more

Thanks for doing what you do. Keep driving and tracking your cars. Read more

You are a man of great patience. I do need to do a Marfa + Big Bend trip at some point. See if I can get the GF to drive so I can sleep through most of West Texas. Read more