Would you buy something like this for your bike?

[quickbuck]

Big dave doesn't need it, hes harder than Chuck Norris.

A-ha.
Like when Big Dave hits the road, it is the road that needs rescuing....

[skidMark]

A-ha.
Like when Big Dave hits the road, it is the road that needs rescuing....

Big dave is so hard that the corner fears him, he thinks how he wants the corner to be and it adapts.

[Noidy]

Could it be a removable item to be used as an EPIRB type device for those who wander in the hills as well as ride? Probably only 403 mhz beacon could be used in a lot of those situations as cell coverage is usually zip.

[3umph]

Would be a good idea but the trigger would have to be fool proof and as said a multi step process as deactivation is not an option when beacons go off...

I think 406mhz beacons are/have to be registered to the owners as each has a unique id code... so that gives points of contact

if made it will need to have a test facility for the battery condition as well...

rechargeable or easily changeable batteries in the unit may be a good idea as well

[jim.cox]

No .

[skidMark]

No .

Constructive post jim.

[gatch]

I think it is definately a feasible concept mate, could actually save a few lives, I look forward to seeing where you can take this

[Big Dave]

Sorry - Didn't mean to diss - was responding to the 'worthwhile' question.

Nothing against the idea and sounds clever.
It's just not something that I would consider purchasing.

[mujambee]

Nice idea. I believe something exists along that lines, but can't recall when or where I read about it.

A simple way of detecting an accident is a kill cord like those used on boats. If the rider gets separated from the bike the cycle can start inmediately by running the lights and the horn. A kill button allows you to stop it from going further.

This may sound stupid, but what about an automatic smoke flare? It may attract attention from people nearby and help save some time.


Also, you should provide for passengers.

[R6_kid:Me]

Yeah because i want to be laying in a ditch bleeding to death unable to move and all i hear in my ear is

BLEEP BLEEP BLEEP PICK UP MOTORCYCLE... CRASH HAS OCCURED DANGER DANGER WILL ROBINSON.

Why is that mark, would it take you away from your otherwise 'happy place' that you always talk about being in if you ever died in a motorcycle accident. Bleeding to death and being unable to move sounds just like the kind of happy place i'd like to be in right before I die.

[skidMark]

Why is that mark, would it take you away from your otherwise 'happy place' that you always talk about being in if you ever died in a motorcycle accident. Bleeding to death and being unable to move sounds just like the kind of happy place i'd like to be in right before I die.

All fine by me apart from the bleeping voice of a cheap phone sex hooker in your ear.

[SVboy]

[QUOTE=skidMark;1969120]Yeah because i want to be laying in a ditch bleeding to death unable to move and all i hear in my ear is

There is an image that makes me feel warm inside! Is that so wrong..............?

[sunhuntin]

a good idea... id buy it, but what about riders who dont have helmets fitted with intercom?

[jonbuoy]

Mate its a great idea but the expense/complexity would put people off - build one for yourself if you want one. But I wouldn't try to make it saleable. On a modern sportsbike its hard enough to find space to stash a Kitkat let alone a blackbox cellphone, control box & 406 EPIRB.

[skidMark]

a good idea... id buy it, but what about riders who dont have helmets fitted with intercom?

You can already buy intercom kits to fit any helmet ...flat laying speakrs that you sit in the foam etc etc...

Oxford make em, but one would assume this kit would come with all the neccesary hardware...