Who is running a SPOT ? Where are you mounting?

[~TABASCO~]

Do ya have a SPOT? Looking to buy one soon. Where are you guys attaching the spot too? On a RAM mount? Or have you found a better spot on your ST? Post pictures if you have them... Thanks

 

[colorider]

Someday I hope to have one - along with a GoPro HD camera. In the meantime, I use the "lattitude" feature of my smart phone tied to spotwalla. It's FREE!!!!

 

[~TABASCO~]

Someday I hope to have one - along with a GoPro HD camera. In the meantime, I use the "lattitude" feature of my smart phone tied to spotwalla. It's FREE!!!!

I feel ya.... Rod, ya gotta get a GoPro... That little thing is awesome ! Ill be posting some new ones on You Tube soon...

 

[Firefight911]

Pick me!!! First thing I did was add the SPOT.

Simply Ram Mount set up. I will probably move it to a Ram Mount set up off the top triple bolt once I get my top triple mount from Highway Dirtbikes.

http://www.highwaydirtbikes.com/HDB_Shop/index.php?app=ccp0&ns=splash

My signature line, below, has a link to my track log.

 

[Firefight911]

Oh, and I have been asked this before as it relates to mount location next to my GPS and XM antenna and B2B Kenwood radio so I'll answer here as well before i get asked.

No, I have had absolutely no interference issues, lost signal, poor tracking, GPS lost signal, etc. ever with the close proximity I mount and run everything. I expect the same to be true on my Tenere as it was on my wife's F650GS (twin), her F800ST, my F800GS, and my K1300GT. They all ran these set ups and none had any issues whatsoever.

Hmm, but then again, BMW did buy back my F800GS and my K1300GT as lemons so maybe this is what caused that. ) ) ) )

 

[justbob]

I put my spot tracker in tracking mode and keep it in my jacket pocket,
works OK and one less thing cluttering up the bike.

 

[johnpitts01]

IMO the spot must be on you, not on the bike.

If I get tossed from the bike and am lying in a ditch somewhere I want the SPOT with me. Not on the bike 30 yards down the road.

 

[Mellow]

I have a spot 2 and a ram cradle that I may use if I'm traveling with at least one other rider. Otherwise, I use the arm band it comes with. You barely notice it's there and it's pretty easy to see the lights in your mirror to see if one is red and a battery may need replacing.

 

[Firefight911]

IMO the spot must be on you, not on the bike.

If I get tossed from the bike and am lying in a ditch somewhere I want the SPOT with me. Not on the bike 30 yards down the road.

Yes, and this is usually a topic of discussion within this as well. Many prefer to have the device on their person in case they are separated from the bike. Many others choose to not have it on them. A couple thoughts on this that I make clear within the motorcyclist first aid class I teach along with first hand knowledge from the many years I have as a Firefighter responding to motorcycle accidents as well as working as an investigator for an attorney dealing with clients involved in motorcycle accidents;

Having the unit with you could be of benefit if after being thrown you are physically capable of activating the 911 function. If you are unconscious or incapacitated you are equally incapable of activating it if it had been on the vehicle.

Having it on you creates a foreign object with a potential to injure you by its hard structure. It can add injury to you by any number of means based on how it is involved in the impacts you are receiving during the event. The same holds true for anything that you carry on your person such as keys, phones, etc.

This all boils down to nothing other than a personal decision. One that each of us has to make after gathering information, digesting it, and then applying it in an informed matter. I don't feel either is necessarily right or wrong. I just feel that it comes down to a personal decision that each end user needs to be informed of and then make the best decision for him/her.

I always have mine in track mode, mounted to my bike as my pictures show. My wife (or someone) always knows how to access my track log. If I am on a long trip I prearrange with my wife that she will check my log periodically to ensure I am still moving. If, God forbid, she found me not moving for an extended period without my having checked in on the device or by calling her she knows to send someone to my last known track location.

 

[Koinz]

I'm looking at the SPOT as well. Don't have one yet, but just so I understand.
It looks like you buy the device, then there's an activation charge, correct? Like a cell phone but on an annual basis.

I notice the gps messenger has a rebate right now for the price of the personal tracker as well.

 

[Firefight911]

Yes, it is an annual fee. I have the whole package - the insurance, tracking, etc. CHEAP when compared to the piece of mind it provides!!!!!

 

[digitalmoto]

Usually, My Spot 2 is in my tank bag. It keeps the woman happy(er) when I can send her emails that I am in fact alive and in one piece.

I ordered a ram mount for it last week.

 

[mobyfubar]

I keep mine on the velcro waist-cinch on my jacket.