Just a gimmick ????

alantf · 02-06-2014, 12:48 PM

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...exts-loud.html

**jonathan180iq** · 02-06-2014, 01:21 PM

It's about time. All of this tech has existed in different places for a long time and has even been available as an add-on or accessory for most bikes. Offering a helmet that can do all of these things from the factory only makes sense.

It's a proper step in the evolution of two-wheeled transport, finally getting on a more even playing field with what's available in the automobile's cockpit.

JWR · 02-06-2014, 08:01 PM

I signed up to field test one of these.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-06-2014, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

I signed up to field test one of these.

When do you start the field test? Your input will be interesting.
I would think your initial rides would be very overwhelming with too much info to work with. Just a learning curve kinda thing.
Personally I would just prefer a good fitting helmet and rely on my own senses. I'm an old guy from the Stone Age.

JWR · 02-06-2014, 08:19 PM

They haven't released who will get to test them yet.

Water Warrior 2 · 02-06-2014, 08:47 PM

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Originally Posted by JWR

They haven't released who will get to test them yet.

Hopefully you will be one of the lucky ones.

Goose51683 · 02-07-2014, 08:44 AM

I like the idea of extra info but I am not a fan of the bluetooth addition. Driving a car and talkingon a phone is bad enough, riding and using a phone seems like a horrible idea.

**jonathan180iq** · 02-07-2014, 09:16 AM

I think there would certainly be a time and a place for the phone call option, but how many times have you hit an open stretch or road and just wanted something else to think about? I don't have a problem with it, if used a the right time.

Goose51683 · 02-07-2014, 10:15 AM

I can only comment for myself, but when I'm on a long stretch the last thing I want is anyone else bothering me. When I'm riding that's my "me" time.

I can understand someone wanting to be able to take a call though. I just worry about those who think they can multitask more than they should.

grasshopper · 02-07-2014, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Goose51683

I can only comment for myself, but when I'm on a long stretch the last thing I want is anyone else bothering me. When I'm riding that's my "me" time.

I can understand someone wanting to be able to take a call though. I just worry about those who think they can multitask more than they should.

I'm with you on that goose. I recently seen a Harley commercial with the bike having a digital dash having similar features.

Happy Birthday alantf and cms

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JWR Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Louisville, TN Posts: 1,413	They haven't released who will get to test them yet. __________________ Jerry Truth is there are lots of great bikes available and not nearly as many good riders out there riding them... "A man's got to know his limitations..." Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-06-2014, 01:21 PM	#2
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	It's about time. All of this tech has existed in different places for a long time and has even been available as an add-on or accessory for most bikes. Offering a helmet that can do all of these things from the factory only makes sense. It's a proper step in the evolution of two-wheeled transport, finally getting on a more even playing field with what's available in the automobile's cockpit.
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02-07-2014, 08:44 AM	#7
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	I like the idea of extra info but I am not a fan of the bluetooth addition. Driving a car and talkingon a phone is bad enough, riding and using a phone seems like a horrible idea.
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02-07-2014, 09:16 AM	#8
jonathan180iq Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dalton, GA Posts: 3,996	I think there would certainly be a time and a place for the phone call option, but how many times have you hit an open stretch or road and just wanted something else to think about? I don't have a problem with it, if used a the right time.
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02-07-2014, 10:15 AM	#9
Goose51683 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Indiana Posts: 621	I can only comment for myself, but when I'm on a long stretch the last thing I want is anyone else bothering me. When I'm riding that's my "me" time. I can understand someone wanting to be able to take a call though. I just worry about those who think they can multitask more than they should.
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