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[Twolanerider]

My phone crapped out recently.  Bowing to familial pressure replaced it with an iPhone a couple days ago.  Never needed nor wanted a phone that allowed work email or other com to so easily chase or be with me all the time.  But... well... my niece does like her games.

This group is geeky and just OCD enough to have waded through application libraries (so I won't have to ).  So offer up your lists.  Any must-have apps out there that a guy should grab?

[DABB]

DexKnows is kick as*.

[Gone Fishin']

Welcome to the new century. Even this site works quite well on the iPhone. One of the best apps is Google Earth and you might also like Wikime. For serious news the New York Times. Everything else is really up to your personal needs, unless you want one of the girls who soap wash the screen of your iPhone from the inside.

Ride safely,
Louis

[LarryB]

IFart is the best .99 I've ever spent

[wenchal]

If you have DirecTV they have an app, you can set up shows to recordi on the fly, love it!

[Twolanerider]

Welcome to the new century. Even this site works quite well on the iPhone. One of the best apps is Google Earth and you might also like Wikime. For serious news the New York Times. Everything else is really up to your personal needs, unless you want one of the girls who soap wash the screen of your iPhone from the inside.

Ride safely,
Louis

First thing I did was setup some news feeds.  That will be handy.  Going to have to find the screen washer girl.

[Twolanerider]

If you have DirecTV they have an app, you can set up shows to recordi on the fly, love it!

Didn't know about that one.  Thanks.  Remote control Tivo will be cool.

[Twolanerider]

DexKnows is kick as*.

Big tease.  What's it do?

[09S/E roadglide]

Check out soundhound.  just hold your phone where it can here a song and it tells you all the info and allows you to watch the video or purchase the song.

[Rooster]

Pandora radio, free app. choose your music, commercial free and you can plug into your radio on the bike. Better than XM and free

[CVOTequila]

My 2 Favorite Apps:

ESPN & USAA

If you bank with USAA you can do ALL of your banking through your I Phone, you can even make DEPOSITs!!!

[DABB]

Big tease.  What's it do?

Have you ever seen a Dex phone book ad on TV?  It is even better without needing a TV.

[Ditch]

Ebay
CraigsPro
Color Splash (Cool for "tweaking" pictures)
KY3 (Great for news & weather updates)
iRevolver (just plain funny)
Google Mobile App (Speak it, it pulls it up via web, yellow pages, google maps etc.)
Radar (Great for updated weather radar)
Talking Carl (Your niece will love this one)
Fox Sports
Atomic Fart (Hell I thought it was funny)
Pocket God (Fun game your niece will like).
Yowza!! (Instant coupons for certain stores)

As you can see I spend way to much time on my iPhone!!!!

[Twolanerider]

Have you ever seen a Dex phone book ad on TV?  It is even better without needing a TV.

Tivo.  I never watch commercials.

[Twolanerider]

Ebay
CraigsPro
Color Splash (Cool for "tweaking" pictures)
KY3 (Great for news & weather updates)
iRevolver (just plain funny)
Google Mobile App (Speak it, it pulls it up via web, yellow pages, google maps etc.)
Radar (Great for updated weather radar)
Talking Carl (Your niece will love this one)
Fox Sports
Atomic Fart (Hell I thought it was funny)
Pocket God (Fun game your niece will like).
Yowza!! (Instant coupons for certain stores)

As you can see I spend way to much time on my iPhone!!!!

Ok, here I go.  Will come up for air after wading through the goodies.


Oh, was asked in a PM "which iPhone."  I initially named it "little bastard" but I don't think that's what was meant.  If it makes any difference to app selection it's the 3GS 16 gig variant.

[HogDude]

TL-
Here's a few of my favorites

Vocal(for voice recordings and reminder times)

Road Trip( for vehicle maintenance, etc.)

The Weather Channel

MotionX (Gps)

1password or eWallet(password, link management)

Pocket Informant (there is a free light version - calendar, task management)

INews O (news feeds)

Slacker(Radio)


That should get you started.... more later......

[reo]

You'll need a ringtone for that phone Don

http://royogren.com/ringtones/rinehart/rinehart.m4r

[Bubba]

Don you will need a case but knowing you,,,, you will want it in RED I'm sure. 

[Twolanerider]

You'll need a ringtone for that phone Don

http://royogren.com/ringtones/rinehart/rinehart.m4r

Hadn't thought of that Roy.  Record the bikes and make ring tones.  Fun idea; thanks .

[Twolanerider]

Don you will need a case but knowing you,,,, you will want it in RED I'm sure. 

Guess I'm too predictable.  First thing I did after acquisition was hit eBay and get a box on the way with five DC cords, a couple of AC cords, something else I've now forgotten and a red cover.

If I don't like it when it gets here found something called an Otter Cover in a burgundy or other dark red that will fill the bill.

[Twolanerider]

TL-
Here's a few of my favorites

Vocal(for voice recordings and reminder times)

Road Trip( for vehicle maintenance, etc.)

The Weather Channel

MotionX (Gps)

1password or eWallet(password, link management)

Pocket Informant (there is a free light version - calendar, task management)

INews O (news feeds)

Slacker(Radio)


That should get you started.... more later......

More toys!

[Gone Fishin']

There is a new App in the works, called Chromolator. What you do is snap a picture of your bike, and the App will immediately point out any missing chrome. Furthermore it'll pull up Moco and third party pricing as well as nearby dealer availability (for instant gratification). It is rumoured that Harley will have trade show talent in droves at upcoming bike events, equipped with the App to jumpstart full price accessory sales.

Ride safely,
Louis

[kraut]

always thought this was a serious community 

[Twolanerider]

There is a new App in the works, called Chromolator. What you do is snap a picture of your bike, and the App will immediately point out any missing chrome. Furthermore it'll pull up Moco and third party pricing as well as nearby dealer availability (for instant gratification). It is rumoured that Harley will have trade show talent in droves at upcoming bike events, equipped with the App to jumpstart full price accessory sales.

Ride safely,
Louis

I read just last night about a non-OE version of that same app.  The third party version was called "The Dood-leviewer."

[FNGw/08SERK]

http://www.trapster.com/iphone.php

[arcticdude]

There is a new App in the works, called Chromolator. What you do is snap a picture of your bike, and the App will immediately point out any missing chrome. Furthermore it'll pull up Moco and third party pricing as well as nearby dealer availability (for instant gratification). It is rumoured that Harley will have trade show talent in droves at upcoming bike events, equipped with the App to jumpstart full price accessory sales.

Ride safely,
Louis

They've already brought out Chromolator -01B.  It seems the first version routinely had stuff leaking out of the speakers and sometimes the faceplate seal just gave up and the faceplace would cloud over.

[09S/E roadglide]

http://www.trapster.com/iphone.php

Thats a very cool app Howie. are you using it ? do you like it ? Hows ya mom n nem. (thats southern -ez for I hope you and your family are well.) Hope to see ya soon. Rick
 

[Gone Fishin']

http://www.trapster.com/iphone.php

I've looked at the app, and I cannot understand why this is free. It seems to be very cool, with an outstanding combination of features. It is now on my iPhone, and I'll see how well it works in Europe for a change ;-).

Thanx for posting.

Louis

[ice6900]

choppersim  is a much have  for the moco enthusiast, its a harley right side handle bar app, ie.- throttle and switchs with engine noises   lol

[FNGw/08SERK]

Thats a very cool app Howie. are you using it ? do you like it ? Hows ya mom n nem. (thats southern -ez for I hope you and your family are well.) Hope to see ya soon. Rick
 

Hey Rick - A friend brought this to my attention a few weeks back. Living here in the Great White North I haven't had an opportunity to give it a good workout ... yet. Let us know what you think!!!

Might have the cabin fever ... ready to ride for sure!!  Spring will be here soon though!! Lookin' forward to catching up with ya soon.

I've looked at the app, and I cannot understand why this is free. It seems to be very cool, with an outstanding combination of features. It is now on my iPhone, and I'll see how well it works in Europe for a change ;-).

Thanx for posting.

Louis

Your welcome Louis. Let us know how it works over there!! 

Howie

[Chuck Pryor]

MotionX GPS... great tracking app... here's a screenshot.

CAP

[porthole]

The best iPhone app will be Verizon in 4 months 

[rlavigna]

This MotionX program is nice. 

MotionX GPS... great tracking app... here's a screenshot.

CAP

[BLM777]

Don ... Glad to see you got the iPhone.  Now I can send you irrelevant chit all the time ....

Some I use while traveling ..

Voice Memos:  Beats typing notes or reading a "to do" list.  Also records conversation when applicable.
Remote:  Hook up to your home network.
AccuWeather: International version
Dial Zero:  Shortcuts for recorded switchboards worldwide.
Currency:  Currency conversions all countries.
White Noise:  Plug in ear buds, turn on and eliminate the person next to you with having to slap 'em.
Yelp:  Restaurant and saloon locator with reviews and maps.
Skype:  US or International make your calls over WiFi .... no charges or time consumption.
Google:  Finding stuff worldwide.
Language Translators:  Your choice of countries
Easy WiFi:  Free from ATT .... auto login at mobile hotspots
vLingo:  Voice dialing ... especially good with phone in 1 hand, cheeseburger in the other.
Seismometer:  Use overseas to assure that it's a hangover and not an earthquake.
Sex Jokes:  Perfect for use when the little old ladies at the airport continue to read over your shoulder.

Just a few ..... got about 40 more if you need 'em.  One idea to consider would be a subscription to mac.com.  Gives you mucho gigs of "cloud space" for stuff you don't want on your phone as well as the ability to "nuke" your phone if it is lost or stolen from any computer.

[09S/E roadglide]

Hey Rick - A friend brought this to my attention a few weeks back. Living here in the Great White North I haven't had an opportunity to give it a good workout ... yet. Let us know what you think!!!

Might have the cabin fever ... ready to ride for sure!!  Spring will be here soon though!! Lookin' forward to catching up with ya soon.

Your welcome Louis. Let us know how it works over there!! 

Howie

I tried Trapster !  Is wayyy cool. especially if others in your area have it in use. 

[FNGw/08SERK]

I have found this helpful as well ....  http://redlaser.com/

[Twolanerider]

I have found this helpful as well ....  http://redlaser.com/

That is cool.  Interesting little tool.  Just tried it on the dog.  No barcodes though.  So the dog just looked at me funny.

[gtaboyz]

If you listen to or use XM/Sirius the app is great you can listen to it anywhere and plug it from the iphone into your aux port on your bike radio saving $500.00 for the XM Module  for the HK radio on your bike. The only drawback is that to get the best deal you need to already be an XM/Sirius customer, which I am for my caged vehicles. If you like music Shazam is a cool app thats free, if you here a song u like and not sure of the name or title you just hit the app let it hear a few notes and it will give u all the info. Trapster is another free app that gives u updates where the bears r.

[reo]

One thing I forgot to mention Don,

You may catch this right away due to your phone comming with this feature but after upgrading my phone (I think it was @ ver 3) I found while playing the ipod while riding with the phone in the ram mount the songs would change randomly and it drove me nuts for about 3 hour of riding. I found the "shake to shuffle" feaure was set to on and this was the default after the upgrade, this is located in settings/ipod. It gives the user the abilty to change to the next song while listening to an album while using the ipod just by shaking the phone, but it will change songs while riding due to the vibration of the handlebars.....Roy

[Twolanerider]

One thing I forgot to mention Don,

You may catch this right away due to your phone comming with this feature but after upgrading my phone (I think it was @ ver 3) I found while playing the ipod while riding with the phone in the ram mount the songs would change randomly and it drove me nuts for about 3 hour of riding. I found the "shake to shuffle" feaure was set to on and this was the default after the upgrade, this is located in settings/ipod. It gives the user the abilty to change to the next song while listening to an album while using the ipod just by shaking the phone, but it will change songs while riding due to the vibration of the handlebars.....Roy

Haven't seen this yet Roy.  Must be off by default on this phone. 

This begs a question though.  Just because we are who we are and will, therefore, hang anything we like on the bikes doesn't always mean it's a good idea.  It's doubtful these phones are built with the vibration and shock protection in mind that a bike accessory would be designed with.  Also don't remember any of the mounts I've seen do anything to isolate from vibration. 

So how have these things held up for those that have given them some extended use?  Anyone experience failures they might have been concerned were duty related after long stretches on the bike?  Or do they take a licking and keep on ticking?

[Gone Fishin']

(...)
This begs a question though.  Just because we are who we are and will, therefore, hang anything we like on the bikes doesn't always mean it's a good idea.  It's doubtful these phones are built with the vibration and shock protection in mind that a bike accessory would be designed with.  Also don't remember any of the mounts I've seen do anything to isolate from vibration. 
(...)

Don, I would not be too concerned. The iPhone is all solid state, there are (with the exception of some sensors) no moving parts. Should take the rides with pride.

Ride safely,
Louis

[FNGw/08SERK]

Haven't seen this yet Roy.  Must be off by default on this phone. 

This begs a question though.  Just because we are who we are and will, therefore, hang anything we like on the bikes doesn't always mean it's a good idea.  It's doubtful these phones are built with the vibration and shock protection in mind that a bike accessory would be designed with.  Also don't remember any of the mounts I've seen do anything to isolate from vibration. 

So how have these things held up for those that have given them some extended use?  Anyone experience failures they might have been concerned were duty related after long stretches on the bike?  Or do they take a licking and keep on ticking?

FWIW Don ... I've been riding with mine for two years. Because I was as apprehensive as you are about rigid mounting choices I've elected to use mine in the glove box. Usually with something to absorb shock .... ie gloves or something 

As Louis pointed out ... with no moving parts risk should be lessened. Just not to a degree I was comfortable with.     

[Buy early]

Started a thread last year asking if any riders had begun using the iPhone as their primary GPS. Got virtually no response. Maybe if I ask here. Any iPhone GPS users out there?

[Twolanerider]

Started a thread last year asking if any riders had begun using the iPhone as their primary GPS. Got virtually no response. Maybe if I ask here. Any iPhone GPS users out there?

I already know I wouldn't use it as the primary nav on the bike for anything more than relatively local travel.  To find food and fuel; that kind of thing.  Without considering how well it might or might not stand up to longer days of vibration I don't want to mess with even thinking about "oooh, is that rain up there?".

For regular nav use the Garmin will stay on the bars.  Screen is larger.  Buttons are bigger.  No questions of the 3G data feed.  The normal GPS unit is just a better tool for the job. 

[ice6900]

ibeer  or  ipint    is must have for beer lovers     

zippo (for smokers)       

iemoji       for these lil emotion charachters above

[bissjim]

If you listen to or use XM/Sirius the app is great you can listen to it anywhere and plug it from the iphone into your aux port on your bike radio saving $500.00 for the XM Module  for the HK radio on your bike. The only drawback is that to get the best deal you need to already be an XM/Sirius customer, which I am for my caged vehicles. If you like music Shazam is a cool app thats free, if you here a song u like and not sure of the name or title you just hit the app let it hear a few notes and it will give u all the info. Trapster is another free app that gives u updates where the bears r.

Did I miss some thing here, what is the app?
 

[kraut]

anybody already tried this one: Harley-Davidson iphone App?

[FNGw/08SERK]

This may have promise for those of us who play with their audio equipment.

http://www.studiosixdigital.com/speaker_pop.html   May be easier than using the old battery method 

Complete info on suite pricing available here

http://www.studiosixdigital.com/

Howie

[hdnut]

I have the HD maps its cool and also i like Around me and search it .

[Jcarl08]

Recently I discovered this thread for the iPhone Apps. Next to H-D for me is Apple.  Several months ago I was looking online for some information on BMW cars for the near future.  They replied and with the reply was an application free, (which means give me all of your history) for the iPhone 3G/S, the BMX M Power Meter. I went to iTunes and downloaded the app.  After several weeks I gave up my history in order to get an access key.  It rates your vehicle’s performance. I was more interested in testing my 08 serk.

Finally I realized that this was like a dyno and away form motorcycles I never use the word. So I went back in to the App Store and found this amazing app.  It cost, but it works like the dealers devices on my iPhone. It is call Dynolicious in the App Store. It is the ultimate for the iPhone H-D addicts like myself with 11 pages of purchased apps. Yes I have the numbers of cameras, editing, printers, games, music editing, drawing, painting, design, news, and a good bible you name I may have it.

Dynolicious is a great app.  I know that if you have not purchased it you will today, it is a “Must Have”.  After you purchase it research it online.  Check out the video and good dyno-ing.

While you guys are spending that big money make the purchase of TomTom. The price has drop form the price I paid for US – Canada at $99 when it was inrtoduce.

Give me some feedback and let me know how it works for you.
 

[FNGw/08SERK]

http://jgmapps.com/motorcycle-minder/

[49445CVO]

http://jgmapps.com/motorcycle-minder/

Kinda neat.  I can't wait until this fall, the rumor is that it is going to be released to Verizon

[Jcarl08]

Thanks GH, that Motorcycle-Minder is a great app for my collection.  I have added all my vehicles apps on a single page. Like most of you my apps are organized according to functionality.  Therefore I will share with the App Geeks my Vehicle Page.  I study each app carefully to make sure that functions are not duplicated.  On my main page I have TomTom’s – US • Canada that is a great GPS resources.  VisualMap is and amazing resource if you plan rides with HOG or other chapters. It works well for landmarks. At first I felt it was a waist then I learn to print screen.  Now I take the picture the maps below than print screen and presto.  I keep a catalog of landmarks and restaurants.  Finally Emergency is a great app.  One night I had a mechanical problem on a freeway.  Sure the bike has emergency flashers, but while waving my flashing app I got more attention.  It was easier for assistance to locate me.  AudioTools can get expensive, but I put sound systems of bikes from time to time and this app is useful for speaker positioning for the best sound quality.  If you have AroundMe you also need SearchIt.  The results are different.  What can I say about Trapster, but it should be a requirement for every driver.

[Texas 103]

The best iPhone app will be Verizon in 4 months 

Amen What a POS AT&T is...

[DABB]

I think AT&T just announced plans for a new network?  Welcome AT&T!  Our service sucks!

[LarryB]

Not to knock Verizon, but I have had ATT for several years now and Have NO problems with them. the Iphone is the bomb

[Tbone]

Not to knock Verizon, but I have had ATT for several years now and Have NO problems with them. the Iphone is the bomb

Same here, all the carriers are good where they're good and they're all bad where they're bad. 

[Gone Fishin']

Not to knock Verizon, but I have had ATT for several years now and Have NO problems with them. the Iphone is the bomb

Second!

[ice6900]

If you have AroundMe you also need SearchIt.  The results are different.  What can I say about Trapster, but it should be a requirement for every driver.

I think AroundMe and SearchIt could both be replaced by WikiMe?

I totally agree with you about trapster, its the business  even here in my adopted home town in Switzerland

[bunt]

Safe use of power tools is a must!

[FNGw/08SERK]

http://www.greatestroad.com/

[ice6900]

Trapster Now Runs in the Backgound – iOS 4

Quote!
"Trapster 4.3 for the iPhone was released recently on the app store. Some cool tidbits about Trapster, we were the first free app to use the background navigation"

Since this latest up date, does anybody else find that trapster runs down your iphone battery with a few hours?
Find out here the new way to turn off this app on your phone

http://blog.trapster.com/

[ice6900]

dealer locator app called    hogme  i hope its more up to date than the moco european touring hand book

[mrmagloo]

What about us Droid guys?   

[kraut]

you - and winmobile believers like me - will be left to use our phones as phones, no playstation ...

 

[2harleys]

you - and winmobile believers like me - will be left to use our phones as phones, no playstation ...

 

You gotta be kidding me!!  People can actually "talk" on iphones??   

[CVOStreetglide]

I would be delighted to just have decent reception and NO hang up calls on my iPhone 4!!! This is my 2nd one and still the same problems--very low signal strength and many, many many terminated calls.

The iPhone 4 is the most expensive Game Boy made!!!

What amazes me is that there is no solution in sight by Apple or ATT. I am impatiently waiting to see what happens with this issue when the Verison roll out happens. We will then know if it's the Phone or the Network.  

Only 22 months left in the contract.

I smell class action suit times over 2 million subscribers...

[spydglide]

And yet people are still in line to pay for them.. ....kinda like Harleys.  har.   :drink:spyder

[hogasm]

And yet people are still in line to pay for them.. ....kinda like Harleys.  har.   :drink:spyder

ROFLOL       

[CVOStreetglide]

And yet people are still in line to pay for them.. ....kinda like Harleys.  har.   :drink:spyder

You just HAD to bring that up didn't you??

Actually the initial punch list on my CVO was resolved fairly quickly and I am a happy camper. Now on to that damned APPLE iPhone 4. 

Regards 

[FNGw/08SERK]

And yet people are still in line to pay for them.. ....kinda like Harleys.  har.   :drink:spyder

         

[ice6900]

just came across this HOG app, latest news Europe, Middle East & Africa

http://itunes.apple.com/ch/app/h-o-g/id399608488?mt=8

[nikkibite]

Hi all. Just found and joined this site. It's great and I'm glad to be here.
HERE ARE MUST HAVE APPS FOR I-PHONE...(i have the 3g)
....
WunderRadio,....forget monthly $. listen to all kinds of music, catagories, comedy, talk radio,...etc.!
MapQuest,........THIS IS A FREE GPS APP!!! WORKS GREAT!! ive had expensive ones that took up loads of space, and sucked.
AMBIANCE,........listen to almost any sound,.white noise, rain, even motorcycles. can set timer,.. sleep to this or relax stations on wunder radio.
RELAX ALARM,.....this is very good too.
....
enjoy

[FNGw/08SERK]

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/greatest-road-motorcycle-rider/id347927456?mt=8

[DOC.COFFIN]

My 2 Favorite Apps:

ESPN & USAA

If you bank with USAA you can do ALL of your banking through your I Phone, you can even make DEPOSITs!!!

If your insurance is through them then you'll be able to show your insurance card electronically now using your iPhone.

Doc

[porthole]

Evernote and Goodreader is it hasn't come up yet, Driod of "I"

[Hotrod50]

What is the name of that app that translates printed spanish into english?

[ice6900]

What is the name of that app that translates printed spanish into english?

ispanglish  must be the one!  only joking  try         itranslate

[141_starlifter]

Iron Cross Audio iPhone cable added to HK radio.  Now I can use all my iPhone apps like Sirius,Pandora,trapster,Tom  Tom, all over the radio and it keeps it charged.

[Maladjusted]

Surprised no one has mentioned this one (one of my most used while traveling)..

Stripme

(strip club finder!!)

Mal

[mrmagloo]

Surprised no one has mentioned this one (one of my most used while traveling)..

Stripme

(strip club finder!!)

Mal

Now we're getting somewhere!   

[porthole]

new iPhone and iPad app

[hdnut]

Too funny! And very useful info!!!

[Dragoe00]

I love the VLingo app....  it alllows me to say:  "Text John Doe That i will be late meeting at dealership"  and the app will translate open up my text tool and let me preview and then send text with.  All with four strokes of my finger. It will also work with email and twitter etc...  the app itself is free, but the module to work with email and SMS cost about 9 bucks. Well worth it!!!  Also available for blackberry.