F800GS / F700GS / F650GS Twin pics - Page 80

AngryRed · 07-30-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Terrytori

Yesterday: kissed the Monster and KLR goodbye ( Mosnster was either going to bust my license or my body) and said hello to this:

That's pretty funny. I too sold my Monster (2007 S2R 1000) and my KLR to buy my F800. The KLR was an 08 burner so I'm not crying over it even though it was a fun bike.

The 800 is twice the bike the KLR is...

Terrytori · 07-30-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AngryRed

That's pretty funny. I too sold my Monster (2007 S2R 1000) and my KLR to buy my F800. The KLR was an 08 burner so I'm not crying over it even though it was a fun bike.

The 800 is twice the bike the KLR is...

I liked the KLR a whole bunch... just too similar a platform
to share garage space with the 800. If anything, the F800
shows what a huge bargain the Kwak is.

Firefight911 · 08-05-2009, 08:38 PM

A quick jaunt to Washington, CA for a check out of the area.

DolphinJohn · 08-06-2009, 07:01 AM

Battle of the Yellas.

Foofighter · 08-06-2009, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by 1bmwfan

A quick jaunt to Washington, CA for a check out of the area.

Sorry to ruin such a nice picture, but may I ask why not just you but why many people on this forum mount their SPOT om the bike it self? One of the main reasons I would think of having one of those is if you biff hard somewhere and no one can see you. Then you can just press that thing and they will send in the cavalry.

However I think that in 95% of serious bike accidents that would require medical attention. That you usually are no where near your bike, and you are your not able to walk, or maybe even crawl. So IF you needed help you would be SOL. I would think that putting it in your breast pocket would be the smartest thing. That way even if one arm is disabled then the other will be able to reach it.

I just say this because I was recently in a terrible motorcycle crash and was unable to move at all, except for my arms. Which I could have used to activate the SPOT if I had needed to.

Just some food for thought, I would really hate to hear of someone being injured or even killed because they had SPOT but was unable to get to it when they needed it most.

ULELUZE · 08-06-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Foofighter

Sorry to ruin such a nice picture, but may I ask why not just you but why many people on this forum mount their SPOT om the bike it self? One of the main reasons I would think of having one of those is if you biff hard somewhere and no one can see you. Then you can just press that thing and they will send in the cavalry.

However I think that in 95% of serious bike accidents that would require medical attention that you are no where near your bike, and you are not able to walk, or maybe even crawl. So IF you needed help you would be SOL. I would think that putting it in you breast pocket would be the smartest thing. That way even if one arm is disabled then the other will be able to reach it.

I just say this because I was recently in a terrible motorcycle crash and was unable to move at all, except for my arms. Which I could have used to activate the SPOT if I had needed to.

Just some food for thought, I would really hate to hear of someone being injured or even killed because they had SPOT but was unable to get to it when they needed it most.

I have my SPOT mounted like this as well. Reason being is I use it for more then just an emergency device. It also tracks my progress and I can check in with it. With it in your pocket I didnt find it would locate me as often. Also if it was in your pocket and you wiped out that device is pretty large and may hurt you more.
Hard to say what the best spot for the SPOT is, hopefully I will never have to find out.

tmex · 08-06-2009, 08:43 AM

At the top of Lippincott Road - a definitive test piece in Death Valley. Devil's Racetrack in background.

capt_enduro · 08-06-2009, 09:00 AM

Here's mine, less than a week old, pre-farkled.

WoodWorks · 08-06-2009, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Foofighter

Sorry to ruin such a nice picture, but may I ask why not just you but why many people on this forum mount their SPOT on the bike it self?

I've given this some thought, FooFighter, and here's why I mount mine on the handlebars: The tracking feature is much more important to me than emergency notification. If I'm injured badly enough (spinal injury, etc.), or unconscious, having the Spot in my jacket pocket would be of no value whatsoever. But with tracking enabled, if I don't send an OK signal at the end of the day, S&R should be able to find my last known position. If I had it in my pocket, they wouldn't, because the Spot device has to be oriented with the antenna facing upward for it to send a reliable tracking signal. So I'm much more likely to be rescued in a bad biff if the Spot device is on my bike, IMhO.

David

Foofighter · 08-06-2009, 09:29 AM

Ok thanks for the info that actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks for letting me know a bit more about how the SPOT works as well!

tmex · 08-06-2009, 09:35 AM

The GPS receiver used in the SPOT device is among the worst on the market. It lacks sensitivity, good time to first fix, and is not robust relative to motion and foliage. It is very dissappointing as a tracking device. I don't know what they were thinking when they selected the vendor.

A next generation SPOT is rumored to have a mainstream GPS chipset, and performance will improve dramatically. You will be able to put the spot inside a cloth tankbag, your riding jacket (where it belongs), or tailbag without affecting the performance. As it stands now SPOT really struggles to get a fix in any environment which has less than a clear view of the sky.

WoodWorks · 08-06-2009, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by tmex

As it stands now SPOT really struggles to get a fix in any environment which has less than a clear view of the sky.

Yeah, you're right about that, tmex. And that's why I've got it mounted so that it has the best chance to send a tracking signal. Here's hoping you're right about the next version's chipset, too!

David

Damir · 08-07-2009, 02:00 PM

I finally managed to sell my 04 BMW R 1100S and get F800.

AngryRed · 08-07-2009, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by capt_enduro

Here's mine, less than a week old, pre-farkled.

Excellent pic!

Would look even cooler with that street light (or moon?) cloned out.

jessehere · 08-07-2009, 02:07 PM

TKCs are tough in mud

08-05-2009, 08:38 PM	#1188
Firefight911 Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: Folsom, CA Oddometer: 998	A quick jaunt to Washington, CA for a check out of the area. __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Often, RIDE!!!!

08-06-2009, 07:01 AM	#1189
DolphinJohn Really, Really Cool Joined: Mar 2007 Location: Key West-Island of Misfit Toys Oddometer: 3,309	Battle of the Yellas. __________________ _________________________________ Europe R.R.

08-06-2009, 08:43 AM	#1192
tmex Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 2,039	At the top of Lippincott Road - a definitive test piece in Death Valley. Devil's Racetrack in background. __________________ my favorite bike - R1200GS

08-06-2009, 09:00 AM	#1193
capt_enduro tool whore Joined: Sep 2008 Location: NW Georgia Oddometer: 190	New Ride Here's mine, less than a week old, pre-farkled. __________________ Omnis vestri substructio es servus ad nobis '09 BMW F800GS '09 Kawasaki KLX250S '05 Yamaha TTR230

08-06-2009, 09:35 AM	#1196
tmex Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 2,039	The GPS receiver used in the SPOT device is among the worst on the market. It lacks sensitivity, good time to first fix, and is not robust relative to motion and foliage. It is very dissappointing as a tracking device. I don't know what they were thinking when they selected the vendor. A next generation SPOT is rumored to have a mainstream GPS chipset, and performance will improve dramatically. You will be able to put the spot inside a cloth tankbag, your riding jacket (where it belongs), or tailbag without affecting the performance. As it stands now SPOT really struggles to get a fix in any environment which has less than a clear view of the sky. __________________ my favorite bike - R1200GS

08-06-2009, 09:29 AM	#1195
Foofighter Broken Sportbike Rider Joined: Jul 2009 Location: Saskatoon Oddometer: 216	Ok thanks for the info that actually makes a lot of sense. Thanks for letting me know a bit more about how the SPOT works as well!

08-07-2009, 02:00 PM	#1198
Damir AKA Pudla Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Oddometer: 379	I finally managed to sell my 04 BMW R 1100S and get F800. __________________ Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it sorely on these accounts. ---Mark Twain--- Tunisia ride report Ukraine, Russia and Romania Croatian Backroads

08-07-2009, 02:07 PM	#1200
jessehere Ridin' Joined: Apr 2005 Location: Jersey(EXIT 10) Oddometer: 749	TKCs are tough in mud

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