My daily commute: Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

benjamin550 · 05-07-2012, 04:15 PM

This is my daily commute to work, filmed with GoPro mounted to my helmet.

https://vimeo.com/41580118

Kohl

FastDoc · 05-07-2012, 04:21 PM

A very interesting high quality video thank you for sharing it.

It appears a 200cc D/S is the ONLY good way to get around on those 'streets'.

Is the music contemporary Hatian?

I would imagine there are not a lot of (enforced) traffic laws there...

SpudRider · 05-07-2012, 04:25 PM

Thanks for posting the interesting video, Kohl.

What kind of camera are you using? The video quality is excellent.

Spud

FastDoc · 05-07-2012, 04:30 PM

GoPro

Weldangrind · 05-07-2012, 04:31 PM

Wow! I realize that video was sped up in some parts, but the lane splitting gave me fits! All I could think was that another rider from the opposite direction was going to do the same thing.

I spotted a few pickups that had seating welded over the tailgate. I'm guessing that's common.

The music sounded like French with an odd accent.

FastDoc · 05-07-2012, 04:33 PM

Lane splitting was a daily event for me back in San Francisco. 1996 XR250L at the time was my commuter. Efficent but nervewracking. I was glad to move to the country before I got creamed. I logged 20,000+ miles on that bike, and about 3/4 was commuting, and about 1/4 of that was lane splitting.

Weldangrind · 05-07-2012, 04:36 PM

We can't get away with that behaviour here, and nor would I care to.

FastDoc · 05-07-2012, 04:38 PM

It's LEGAL in California!

They had to make it legal because the CHP motor officers depend on the technique themselves.

Sure does piss off the stopped cagers though.

I don't want to divert this amazing thread about riding in Haiti though :wink:

We can always start a lane-splitting thread. It's an interesting topic.

SpudRider · 05-07-2012, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

GoPro

My goodness! I guess I should read the first post more carefully! :roll: Thank you, Brother Bill. :oops:

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-07-2012, 04:44 PM

I'm amazed at the quality of that video. I'm hoping that the prices of such cameras come down a bit.

SpudRider · 05-07-2012, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by FastDoc

It's LEGAL in California!

They had to make it legal because the CHP motor officers depend on the technique themselves.

Sure does piss off the stopped cagers though.

I don't want to divert this amazing thread about riding in Haiti though :wink:

We can always start a lane-splitting thread. It's an interesting topic.

Since you have experience with this practice, please do start such a thread, Doc.

Personally, the practice of lane splitting frightens the daylights out of me! 8O The cagers are trying their best to kill me as it is! :(

Spud

SpudRider · 05-07-2012, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

I'm amazed at the quality of that video. I'm hoping that the prices of such cameras come down a bit.

How much do these video cameras cost? I'm almost frightened to ask. :roll: The video quality is excellent, Kohl.

Spud

Weldangrind · 05-07-2012, 04:54 PM

They seem to range from $199 to $299, depending upon accessories, etc. www.gopro.com

FastDoc · 05-07-2012, 04:57 PM

That seems like a fair price to me.

I know many airplane people use them too.

SpudRider · 05-07-2012, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

They seem to range from $199 to $299, depending upon accessories, etc. www.gopro.com

Those prices are too high for me.

I can buy a lot of tires, fuel, et cetera, for that kind of money.

However, the video quality is absolutely superb!

Spud

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benjamin550 Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 26	My daily commute: Port-au-Prince, Haiti. This is my daily commute to work, filmed with GoPro mounted to my helmet. https://vimeo.com/41580118 Kohl
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	A very interesting high quality video thank you for sharing it. It appears a 200cc D/S is the ONLY good way to get around on those 'streets'. Is the music contemporary Hatian? I would imagine there are not a lot of (enforced) traffic laws there... __________________ Happy to serve.
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Thanks for posting the interesting video, Kohl. What kind of camera are you using? The video quality is excellent. Spud __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Wow! I realize that video was sped up in some parts, but the lane splitting gave me fits! All I could think was that another rider from the opposite direction was going to do the same thing. I spotted a few pickups that had seating welded over the tailgate. I'm guessing that's common. The music sounded like French with an odd accent. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	Lane splitting was a daily event for me back in San Francisco. 1996 XR250L at the time was my commuter. Efficent but nervewracking. I was glad to move to the country before I got creamed. I logged 20,000+ miles on that bike, and about 3/4 was commuting, and about 1/4 of that was lane splitting. __________________ Happy to serve.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	We can't get away with that behaviour here, and nor would I care to. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	It's LEGAL in California! They had to make it legal because the CHP motor officers depend on the technique themselves. Sure does piss off the stopped cagers though. I don't want to divert this amazing thread about riding in Haiti though :wink: We can always start a lane-splitting thread. It's an interesting topic. __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-07-2012, 04:44 PM	#10
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I'm amazed at the quality of that video. I'm hoping that the prices of such cameras come down a bit. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-07-2012, 04:54 PM	#13
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	They seem to range from $199 to $299, depending upon accessories, etc. www.gopro.com __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-07-2012, 04:57 PM	#14
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	That seems like a fair price to me. I know many airplane people use them too. __________________ Happy to serve.
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