As a motorcyclist for 55 years, it saddens me to see these two wheel motorists seemingly thinking that they own the road and that cars need to pull over for them. I have always slowed down and changed lanes to pass when riding my bike. Thinking that I have the right to push a car around just because I am more fragile and likely to die is just weird.
I NEVER pull over so that a motorcyclist can roar past me. If he doesn't have room, he should wait and change lanes. Even if he has room, it's pretty stupid to think that the driver is aware of him and won't swerve to make that exit in time. If insurance puts the onus on the driver who is in his lane, well, that's pretty sad, too. Cyclists have responsibility, too. I grew up believing that I had to obey the same laws as other drivers. Cars don't lane split. Cyclists riding in the same lane usually ride so that one is forward a dozen feet or more.
Anyone smacking my mirror would at least get a long honk. That was out of place.