VALKTERY
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SIX is SERIOUS
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« on: August 26, 2009, 08:13:29 AM » |
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Had a close call resetting my gps, when I looked up a car had pulled out of a drive way 30 feet in front of me. I locked up the rear wheel and some how was able to get around him. now I'M alot more careful, but still do it , and know its risky..  |
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« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2009, 08:22:44 AM » |
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I do, but I'm VERY conscious of my surroundings, even more so then normal, and keep in mind that riding takes precedence... Also give myself at most 1-2 seconds (More or less depending on circumstances) on the GPS until I look back around me, instead of concentrating on what I'm doing with the GPS...
My spousal unit thinks I'm crazy for it, but I made a point of taking the GPS with me EVERYWHERE after I got it, even when someone else was driving, so I could get the interface down to muscle memory...
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Sharkey
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GOT CURVES??
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« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2009, 08:33:57 AM » |
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Yep Im guilty. I reset mine quickly as the Trooper came througt the median behind me  |
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mattfidaho
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« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2009, 09:32:19 AM » |
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I dont.... Takes to long to hit the pause button on the DVD player... dont want to miss any thing..
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Michael K (Az.)
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"You have to admire a healthy tomatillo!"
Glendale, AZ
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« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2009, 09:42:57 AM » |
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I dont.... Takes to long to hit the pause button on the DVD player... dont want to miss any thing..
 Good one! I've always fiddled with my Garmin 450 while cruisen. Did with earlier models too. That said, the risk is there and heightened when you're taking your eyes off the road. I also take many pictures and vids too. Mounts include helmet, handlebars, Tourer bag rail mount, and free hand. Sometimes all at the same time. When I'm doing these tasks, I'm "up on the wheel" as I can be, but even being super-focused it's a risky deal at all times.  Words of warning: be VERY careful! |
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« Last Edit: August 26, 2009, 09:45:55 AM by Michael K (Az.) »
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rainman
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Steve ( rainman) Eads
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« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2009, 10:52:47 AM » |
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Yep Im guilty also. After a close call I move my streetpilot to the the right side of me so that now I have to reach across. This makes me pull off the road if I need to look of something. A little inconveniences but it alot safer
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stude31
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« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2009, 10:55:17 AM » |
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I mess with my zumo 550 as well but I learned the buttons and sequence of what buttons do what way before I got on the bike. I know that if I hit a certain buttun three times it will take me to my mp3 player screen or it if hit the bottom right of the screen it will repeat my next turn and will show me a quick picture of what the approach will be like. This was very useful on my last trip in major cities of St.Louis, Dallas, and San Antonio. There were times that you would need to exit on the right or left and you didn't have much time to get there and being in those cities at rush hour made a world of difference. If I am on the super slab then I only tinker around when no other vehicles are with me and if I am w/ other riders I never touch it while riding in town or in tight formation on the interstate. Just not worth hurting your buddies by running into them or a cager in front. If we are spread out a bit I might change the song or something but thats about it.
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alan
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« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2009, 11:17:15 AM » |
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How we LOVE to rant about idiot cagers with their cell phones and toys trying to kill us out of their ignorance. Nuf sed!
The superior motorcyclist uses his superior abilities to keep out of situations where he will be forced to demonstrate his superior skills.
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« Reply #8 on: August 26, 2009, 02:05:12 PM » |
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I do but I mount mine with the suction cup mount on the windshield so I dont have to look down.
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RedValk
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« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2009, 02:19:15 PM » |
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I do, but I'm VERY conscious of my surroundings, even more so then normal, and keep in mind that riding takes precedence... Also give myself at most 1-2 seconds (More or less depending on circumstances) on the GPS until I look back around me, instead of concentrating on what I'm doing with the GPS...
more or less.... +1 |
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fiddle mike
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« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2009, 02:34:11 PM » |
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I don't, but sometimes Jill will reach around and give it a twiddle.
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Michael K (Az.)
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"You have to admire a healthy tomatillo!"
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« Reply #11 on: August 26, 2009, 02:38:06 PM » |
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I don't, but sometimes Jill will reach around and give it a twiddle.
No No! That's "GPS", Mike!"GPS"!!  |
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« Reply #12 on: August 26, 2009, 02:45:17 PM » |
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No names, no pack drill. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly slow down for no reason cause they are fiddlin with the GPS. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly turn left or right because the GPS told them to WHEN THERE ARE ROADSIGNS showing the way. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly weave, swerve on the road because they are fiddlin witht eh GPS. I've not followed GPS equipped riders who have aimed their bike at a NO ENTRY sign because the GPS told them that was the way to go. As any other visual gadget it's best to pull over and use it. I'm sure some terminal accidents could be attributed to GPS tunnel vision. Me. I'm old school. Compass and maps. If I get lost I do know I'm directly above the centre of the Earth  |
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« Reply #13 on: August 26, 2009, 02:49:46 PM » |
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No names, no pack drill. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly slow down for no reason cause they are fiddlin with the GPS. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly turn left or right because the GPS told them to WHEN THERE ARE ROADSIGNS showing the way. I've followed too many GPS equipped riders who suddenly weave, swerve on the road because they are fiddlin witht eh GPS. I've not followed GPS equipped riders who have aimed their bike at a NO ENTRY sign because the GPS told them that was the way to go. As any other visual gadget it's best to pull over and use it. I'm sure some terminal accidents could be attributed to GPS tunnel vision. Me. I'm old school. Compass and maps. If I get lost I do know I'm directly above the centre of the Earth Maybe its just me but how do you keep your map flat while trying to read it and your compass while riding???   |
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fiddle mike
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« Reply #14 on: August 26, 2009, 02:50:39 PM » |
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Me. I'm old school. Compass and maps. If I get lost I do know I'm directly above the centre of the Earth Compass? That's the RV'er's version of the plastic Jesus.  Maps and roadsigns don't always tell you what you need to know so we also use convenience store clerks and firefighters. |
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« Reply #15 on: August 26, 2009, 03:03:07 PM » |
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Me. I'm old school. Compass and maps. If I get lost I do know I'm directly above the centre of the Earth Compass? That's the RV'er's version of the plastic Jesus. Maps and roadsigns don't always tell you what you need to know so we also use convenience store clerks and firefighters. I like the deer in the headlight look some convenience store clerks get when you ask them about a town 30 or 40 miles away. |
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fiddle mike
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« Reply #16 on: August 26, 2009, 03:06:35 PM » |
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Me. I'm old school. Compass and maps. If I get lost I do know I'm directly above the centre of the Earth Compass? That's the RV'er's version of the plastic Jesus. Maps and roadsigns don't always tell you what you need to know so we also use convenience store clerks and firefighters. I like the deer in the headlight look some convenience store clerks get when you ask them about a town 30 or 40 miles away. Yeah, but they are also the ones that know how to get around construction and where the other half of your road is. |
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robin
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« Reply #17 on: August 26, 2009, 04:43:01 PM » |
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i'm guilty also always fiddling with it when in the clear on the road
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Pacman
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« Reply #18 on: August 26, 2009, 09:58:00 PM » |
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As we say: Say NO to GPS. Ask in brewery! |
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junior
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« Reply #19 on: August 27, 2009, 03:00:33 AM » |
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i can safely say that i never mess with the gps on my bike
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R J
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« Reply #20 on: August 27, 2009, 04:09:52 AM » |
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My GPS has a setting in it that DOES NOT ALLOW, changes while in motion.
It can be shut off, however I figure with it set on, it will keep my firkin fingers from messing with it,
If I need to change it, pull over & stop, give the GPS my undivided attention & pull back into traffic with the change made. Mucho safer.....
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« Reply #21 on: August 27, 2009, 04:24:02 AM » |
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Guilty  , zoom in, zoom out. |
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