Casper Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 http://wheels.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/07/08/an-emergency-device-for-motorcyclists/?scp=3&sq=SPOT&st=csehttp://www.findmespot.comOkay, this is almost a necessity for motorcyclists. I think I'll be picking one of these up in the future. This would've come in handy a few times in Hocking Hills and southern Ohio where nobody has cell service. Add to that you can use the GPS tracking so on long trips your family can see on a map where you're at if you want. Service is $99/yr for unlimited check-in, help, and emergency, or $149/yr for unlimited check-in, help, emergency, and tracking. And there's a $50 rebate right now:http://www.findmespot.com/holiday/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Intersting.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustinsn3485 Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 The comments from the first link are funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Way too much money... I certainly appreciate "piece of mind" as much as anyone else, but this is just too much money for something I will HOPEFULLY never use.The "I'm ok" messages are a pretty cool concept, but I'm going to have to pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 Yeah, those are cool. One of the guys in our group had one on our dualsport trip in the UP. The family liked tracking our daily progress while we were incomunicado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
600ZZ4eb Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 very interesting......lots of spots down in south eastern ohio where you cant get cell serve, but the roads are great. Could have used it when i made it down to the dragon last year as well. I couldnt call the misses and she was not please. LOL!!! Got into some serious trouble that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 I installed a similar program on my Pre few weeks back. It's nice 'cause I can turn it off when I like, but gives the wife piece of mind when I take my road trips down to L.A. You can choose the time interval it reports from every minute to every hour. Sucks if you don't have a signal, but at least it will show your course of travel and last reported location Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMadame Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 I know a couple guys in GA who won't ride without theirs. They say it's pretty much an invaluable investment, and whenever they go on a long trip they turn it on. Pretty cool, because you can go to the website and follow their progress as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
that dude Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 i only travel to the market n back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 i ride alone ALOT! this would be handy for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 If you adventure ride, it's hard to make the case for NOT owning one. If you're mostly on travelled roads or whatnot, I can see the cost being a prohibitive factor.I often ride where I'm many miles FROM the road. If I fall and really hurt myself, it might be a life or death device.I haven't done a lot of solo exploring but the wife is getting me one this year (I think) so that will change how I ride (for the better, hopefully). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmoosego Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 i ride alone ALOT! this would be handy for sure.thas because you are anti social... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted December 12, 2009 Report Share Posted December 12, 2009 Nice gear for people who actually ride out. They were free on Amazon I believe with a years paid subscription. And/or bike bandit too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted December 13, 2009 Report Share Posted December 13, 2009 thas because you are anti social...lone ranger rides alone why cant i Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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