Author Topic: When gadgets infest a bike (Read 1626 times)

Anti-Johnny · « **on:** February 05, 2011, 12:24:55 PM »

I was looking around for a waterproof mount for my phone which is also a gps. I'm kind of new to the area so I would like it for getting in and then back out of all the nice roads around. I came across this while looking for reviews.

He explained he is on call 24/7 but I dont know if it explains everything on here.

I ended up buying a zippered waterproof mount. anyone else got something like this ? maybe not as extreme?

6pkrunner · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2011, 12:26:48 PM »

And you hardly notice the doors and roof.

wannabridin · « **Reply #2 on:** February 05, 2011, 01:29:35 PM »

before i even saw the shape of the tank, i knew it was a bimmer! gotta love the gs's, they're beyond capable!!

mick750F · « **Reply #3 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:12:19 PM »

Definitely needs more gadgets AND mirrors.

RatBikeRandy · « **Reply #4 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:23:59 PM »

Check out Amazon for an Arkon GPS mount. I have one that I requested for Christmas. I have tested it on the bike for a short ride and seems well made, but I have not been in the rain yet. I couldn't believe the price was only $16 and change. You certainly can't beat it for the price.

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #5 on:** February 05, 2011, 05:27:11 PM »

I saw that one. The one I ordered was like $25 shipped. Its supposed to be just for GPS but my phone should fit. If it doesnt work out Ill get the one you mentioned. A little bit of velcro strap for peace of mind. I dont prefer to ride in the rain anyway.

tramp · « **Reply #6 on:** February 06, 2011, 10:14:51 AM »

i shoot alot of archery
had a compound bow with all the bells and whistles
even had a level for checking cant of the bow
found out i was looking at all the gadgets and not enjoying the shooting of the bow
went back to a stickbow
same thing here
so much going on you forget about why your on the bike

Roach · « **Reply #7 on:** February 06, 2011, 12:11:23 PM »

having a gps is one thing being that loaded down is another. why do you need 4 merrors?

it screams posser

Damfino · « **Reply #8 on:** February 06, 2011, 12:43:30 PM »

Quote from: Roach on February 06, 2011, 12:11:23 PM

why do you need 4 merrors?

The two outer ones are for checking how fast traffic falls behind you as you speed on down the highway, the two inner ones are for checking how good you look as you do...

754 · « **Reply #9 on:** February 06, 2011, 02:12:38 PM »

WTH is that thing in the first pic..

looks like a car with most of the windshield missing..

some people really shun the reality of just riding a motorcycle...its embarrasing...

flybox1 · « **Reply #10 on:** February 07, 2011, 08:43:11 AM »

...all while watching out for cagers and paying complete attention to the road!

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:18:08 PM »

Riding a motorcycle is one of the last complete freedoms available........ anything more than the speedo/tach on your bike reduces the experience and enslaves you to your gadgets... not my cup of tea

Is that right hand thing in the pic. a Fish Finder....?

seaweb11 · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:31:01 PM »

Looks like an old radar detector

Roach · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2011, 09:45:43 PM »

one on the left is his phone

middle is gps

right side radar

look at the contoles on the left hand its huge

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #14 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:25:52 PM »

maybe hes a fighter pilot and it doesnt bother him to have potentially life threatening distractions going on.

but why would you need a map and a gps? eh, i dunno.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #15 on:** February 07, 2011, 10:32:01 PM »

That bike looks like a friggin Christmas tree.....

Mick

Duanob · « **Reply #16 on:** February 08, 2011, 02:34:12 PM »

Geez my boat doesn't have that much instrumentation.

Park that thing in the city once and just watch the gadgets dissappear!

Magpie · « **Reply #17 on:** February 09, 2011, 07:50:23 PM »

Goldwings of course.

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #18 on:** February 09, 2011, 08:27:42 PM »

just makes me want one of these even more...

bikerbart · « **Reply #19 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:53:52 AM »

is that an actual Akira bike??

Anti-Johnny · « **Reply #20 on:** February 10, 2011, 08:59:49 AM »

I dont know if that one works. There are a lot of replicas but the one that I have seen that actually drive, are tiny.

this guy seems close but I dont know if he gave up
http://matus1976.com/akira_bike/index.html

wannabridin · « **Reply #21 on:** February 10, 2011, 03:43:52 PM »

the only thing i'd want on a bimmer bike would be a GPS system... that's just because i'd like to use a GS off road, where it was built to!!

my buddies dad has an FZ1, and the radar detector is built into the front fairing and rear tail light. all it does to tell him if something is going on is flash a little blue led on the dash and also a dim red on above his eyes in his helmet if he turns on the wireless. super easy, super sano...

but for the first picture... a cell phone mount?? when i'm riding, i can't even feel my phone vibrate, because i don't give a crap if it's ringing!! riding is about just that, the ride!! OH MAN i want my build done!!

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Author Topic: When gadgets infest a bike (Read 1626 times)