Heads up display for motorcycles

derf · 06-20-2012, 01:05 AM

http://www.reconinstruments.com/

Apparently this company is doing some beta testing of a clip (along the lines of Bluetooth comms sets) on HUD for motorcycle helmets. It sounds interesting, but I wonder even if the display is in your helmet, how distracting would it be, and how much better is it than a normal set of gauges plus a bolt on GPS?

Looking through their manual it looks like they have the bluetooth, gps nav, audio, android connect, and interface set up already. it shouldnt take much to adapt it to a helmet as a platform and make some software adjustments to adapt to the needs of the motorcycling community.

Gas Man · 06-20-2012, 08:52 AM

That would be cool.

shmike · 06-20-2012, 09:20 AM

No thanks.

EpyonXero · 06-20-2012, 04:29 PM

If it was a true HUD with the data projected on the visor Id be interested but If I have to look down anyway Ill just use my instruments.

Rangerscott · 06-20-2012, 08:48 PM

Doing all that, there is no way the battery will be usable for more than a quick ride.

derf · 06-20-2012, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Rangerscott

Doing all that, there is no way the battery will be usable for more than a quick ride.

until battery power improves to a point that this much energy drain will last for a few hours

azoomm · 06-21-2012, 09:21 AM

I think it's a horrible idea. Why do people feel the need for constant interaction? I think it would be an incredible distraction.

shmike · 06-21-2012, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by azoomm

I think it's a horrible idea. Why do people feel the need for constant interaction? I think it would be an incredible distraction.

Distraction or not, the interaction is ridiculous.

Motorcycles used to be about freedom and feel; seat of your pants type riding, get lost on a new trail type touring.

Nowadays, they've become 2-wheeled cars.

azoomm · 06-22-2012, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by shmike

Distraction or not, the interaction is ridiculous.

Motorcycles used to be about freedom and feel; seat of your pants type riding, get lost on a new trail type touring.

Nowadays, they've become 2-wheeled cars.

I know, and it makes me crazy.

Trip · 06-21-2012, 09:35 AM

If done right it could be useful. I always liked the Corvette HUD.

A well designed simplified GPS HUD that was smart to reduce in visibility/size when not needed would be great for touring/off road.

06-20-2012, 01:05 AM	#1
derf token jewboy Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: CBR 900, KLR ugly ass duckling, Gas Man Posts: 10,799	Heads up display for motorcycles http://www.reconinstruments.com/ Apparently this company is doing some beta testing of a clip (along the lines of Bluetooth comms sets) on HUD for motorcycle helmets. It sounds interesting, but I wonder even if the display is in your helmet, how distracting would it be, and how much better is it than a normal set of gauges plus a bolt on GPS? Looking through their manual it looks like they have the bluetooth, gps nav, audio, android connect, and interface set up already. it shouldnt take much to adapt it to a helmet as a platform and make some software adjustments to adapt to the needs of the motorcycling community. __________________

06-20-2012, 08:52 AM	#2
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	That would be cool. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

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shmike Follower Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 5,549	No thanks. __________________ Racing For Smiles

06-20-2012, 04:29 PM	#4
EpyonXero AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redneck Riviera, FL Moto: 2003 VFR800f6 Posts: 2,531	If it was a true HUD with the data projected on the visor Id be interested but If I have to look down anyway Ill just use my instruments. __________________

06-20-2012, 08:48 PM	#5
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Doing all that, there is no way the battery will be usable for more than a quick ride.

06-21-2012, 09:21 AM	#7
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	I think it's a horrible idea. Why do people feel the need for constant interaction? I think it would be an incredible distraction.

06-21-2012, 09:35 AM	#10
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	If done right it could be useful. I always liked the Corvette HUD. A well designed simplified GPS HUD that was smart to reduce in visibility/size when not needed would be great for touring/off road.