Spot Tracker Testing

Trip · 01-02-2011, 01:42 AM

I got a Spot Tracker for Christmas.

I am going to attempt to test it tomorrow. I don't have my mount yet, it's suppose to be here next week. So I will just throw it in the tankbag and make sure it gets service.

Here is my shared page.

http://share.findmespot.com/shared/f...7fKygL9Hc6mpZR

I will post up in the morning when I am leaving and about to turn on.

G-Rex · 01-02-2011, 10:37 AM

I'll be checkin' it out.

Want to see the interface/etc. for when I get service turned on for mine!

Trip · 01-02-2011, 12:19 PM

Turning on

Gas Man · 01-02-2011, 01:39 PM

Did you fly instead of driving?

Trip · 01-02-2011, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Did you fly instead of driving?

It doesn't keep a turn by turn route, it tracks like every 10 mins or so. It's not a routing device, that's why they make GPS devices for, it's a personal tracking device. I can send SOS messages out with it to people and 911 and it will report my location to them, so I can get help fast. This is good if you don't like to stay on highways and like off pavement adventures.

Mr Lefty · 01-02-2011, 01:47 PM

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

G-Rex · 01-02-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

That's exactly what I was planning to do with mine.

Captain Morgan · 01-02-2011, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eBBs15

I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US...

save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it

but if someone steals it, wouldn't you be able to track them down?

What are prices and service costs of these?

G-Rex · 01-02-2011, 04:30 PM

The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate.

The latest model that's out is $170.

Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150.

Spot Tracker

Trip · 01-02-2011, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate.

The latest model that's out is $170.

Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150.

Spot Tracker

Mine was $150, and I got the tracking option/service for $100 with $50 off coupon that expired 12/31/10.

01-02-2011, 10:37 AM	#2
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	I'll be checkin' it out. Want to see the interface/etc. for when I get service turned on for mine! __________________

01-02-2011, 01:39 PM	#4
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Did you fly instead of driving? __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

01-02-2011, 04:30 PM	#9
G-Rex Where to next? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: OK to the C Moto: TL1000R, Hayabusa, R1150RT Posts: 1,333	The 1st gen is $100 or so if you can find them. I got mine for $100 with a $50 rebate. The latest model that's out is $170. Service varies by term and options, but for a one year term, with the ability to track progress online like Trip has, it about $150. Spot Tracker __________________

01-02-2011, 12:19 PM	#3
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	Turning on

01-02-2011, 01:47 PM	#6
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I've seen lots of people that just put it at the top of one of their bags (usually the tail bag) and have no issues... especially in the US... save ya $ on a mount and not have to worry that someone might steal it