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[michalf6]

A motorcycle. Traffic is a non-issue now, in addition to the loads of fun I get from it.

[mleonhard → michalf6]

Do you have a proper muffler? If not, your noise diminishes quality of life for everyone around you every day.

[michalf6 → mleonhard]

Yes, left it stock, I hate loud bikes too!

[mleonhard → michalf6]

Bravo!

[2rsf → michalf6]

and it saves you a lot for the long run by shortening your life expectancy !

Cutting traffic means that you are taking risks, in some parts of Europe motorcycles are expected to drive like a car hence they are not saving you in traffic.

[michalf6 → 2rsf]

I haven't seen evidence that lane splitting is more dangerous when done with a reasonable speed difference, plus it saves you from getting rear-ended when staying directly in lane. And yes, motorcycles are dangerous, as with many other fun things in life. I accept that.