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[CVOwner]

A guy I know here has a really good website and he got a new gadget, SPOT it's a gps you put in your pocket and it maps you on google so other people can track you, we need a group buy. he's selling them, i  havent been able to talk to  him about my special price. but he's in durango and it tracked him all the way there, check it out. http://www.cyclerides.com/spot

[grc]

Why would I want someone else to track my whereabouts?  It's bad enough that Big Brother is watching me with camera's mounted all over the city, now I'm supposed to voluntarily buy and carry a device to let everyone figure out where I am at all times?  No thanks.

Jerry

[spydglide]

Why would I want someone else to track my whereabouts?  It's bad enough that Big Brother is watching me with camera's mounted all over the city, now I'm supposed to voluntarily buy and carry a device to let everyone figure out where I am at all times?  No thanks.

Jerry

Hey Jerry, I couldn't get to the end of the post without wondering exactly that....almost said it with my 'out-loud' voice!    har!  spyder

[scp1scp]

I am looking for the exact opposite.  I want to know where my bike is when I am NOT riding it. HA!

Steve.

[LRebel]

A guy I know here has a really good website and he got a new gadget, SPOT it's a gps you put in your pocket and it maps you on google so other people can track you, we need a group buy. he's selling them, i  havent been able to talk to  him about my special price. but he's in durango and it tracked him all the way there, check it out. http://www.cyclerides.com/spot

I think the technology is cool and I have enjoyed keeping up the Nige's adventure. 

However, unless I'm doing something special like Nige, I don't think I want anyone knowing where I am and when I'm there.  I have a cell phone with an on/off button and when out riding I can check my messages and let others know where I am when I'm good and ready

[CVOwner]

I think the technology is cool and I have enjoyed keeping up the Nige's adventure. 

However, unless I'm doing something special like Nige, I don't think I want anyone knowing where I am and when I'm there.  I have a cell phone with an on/off button and when out riding I can check my messages and let others know where I am when I'm good and ready

it is cool for a special trip or to do exactly that, track and adventure. Geez, dont get too paranoid?

[CVOwner]

I am looking for the exact opposite.  I want to know where my bike is when I am NOT riding it. HA!

Steve.

Its sitting in your garage, do you think it goes out without you?

[Capo]

A guy I know here has a really good website and he got a new gadget, SPOT it's a gps you put in your pocket and it maps you on google so other people can track you, we need a group buy. he's selling them, i  havent been able to talk to  him about my special price. but he's in durango and it tracked him all the way there, check it out. http://www.cyclerides.com/spot

Not for me....just a matter of time before we get this crap pushed on us in the name of fighting terrorism, IMHO

Ride Safe!

[Keats]

A guy I know here has a really good website and he got a new gadget, SPOT it's a gps you put in your pocket and it maps you on google so other people can track you, we need a group buy. he's selling them, i  havent been able to talk to  him about my special price. but he's in durango and it tracked him all the way there, check it out. http://www.cyclerides.com/spot

"So why were you parked at the Ti##y Bar all afternoon?"

words I do not want to hear

[CVOwner]

Not for me....just a matter of time before we get this crap pushed on us in the name of fighting terrorism, IMHO

Ride Safe!

Vote for Obama and you wont have to worry about that, the terrorists will own the country!!

[weamdog]

I have a GPS-Snitch which basically does the same thing, but it's primary use is as an alarm system.  I haven't set it up for the bike yet (it's usually installed in the camaro).  It will txt and email you when the perimeter has been breached or the unit is moving.  Actually I haven't read up on this thing since I got it, but now they have unlimited tracking for $169 a year so you always know where your baby is and the only people allowed to track it are the people you allow.  Slip this baby in the kids or wifes car and keep them honest

Kind of expensive, but what is piece of mind worth nowadays?
http://gps-snitch.com/index.html

[LRebel]

Not sure if it is utilized, but GM has the capability to track you and monitor your travel habits if you have OnStar in your GM vehicle.  My guess is that the marketing folks at GM use it in some form or fashion for marketing purposes.

"Big Brother is watching"  (1989)

[T MAC]

Not for me....just a matter of time before we get this crap pushed on us in the name of fighting terrorism, IMHO

Ride Safe!

I agree - hell who knows there may already be a device on our bikes now

[Jim Kerr]

I have a Spot and use it when I am out on my own.  It can, however, be a pain to use.  You have to be careful what button you push and it isn't obvious when you are in tracking mode.  It only has 4 buttons and it's easy to think you're in tracking mode when you're not (have to watch the flashing lights).  It also needs a pretty clear view of the sky or it will not work.  To use it on a bike you would have to mount it in the open or wear it on a belt. 

I am not too impressed with tracking.  They could do better.  I do like the fact that you can use it to call for help and let family know you're ok.  If you're out on the road and cell doesn't work, Spot probably will.  It works virtually everywhere in the world.  Press the 911 button and they will send assistance to your GPS coordinates.  It isn't perfect, but it's certainly better than nothing.