The addition of touch-screens.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Central Texas area
Why? Why? Why? I get on my bike to get away from the phone and junk. If you need me, leave me a voice mail and I'll call at the first stop.
you still need to take your hand(s) off the controls that matter most while you're getting all touchy feely with your touch screen
Last edited by rossn2; Aug 29, 2013 at 07:29 AM.
Road Captain
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From: Georgia
When I'm on my bike a huge part of the enjoyment is to get away and forget about everything. I don't want to see when my boss is calling me or have my wife think that she can reach me at all times now. My mind is off work and all the other BS that's going on.
It's just me and the open road and that's the way I want to keep it.
It's just me and the open road and that's the way I want to keep it.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Northern NY
for christ's sakes. I'm certain there is a way to either power of the the touch screen or simply ignore it. Never seen such a bunch of dramatizing panty wastes! Don't use it if you don't want to or simply don't buy the technology.
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On a side note, I have actually seen riders using their cell phone while riding. Everyone has their face in some device today. Doesn't matter if you are driving, walking in the park, or at a restaurant. Most people are mindlessly staring at screens as they walk, eat, or communicate. I think it's only a matter of time before we start seeing cars with bumper stickers that read, "PUT DOWN THE PHONE AND RIDE !"
Now, everything has its place and I also own an Ipad and Iphone. But I am with a couple of others who just don't understand why anyone would WANT a screen or the ability to take calls on their motorcycle. Isn't part of the appeal of riding it's ability to offer an escape into the present moment and a respite from the daily grind? Outside of safety concerns, I just see a phone and entertainment center as an experience killer that detracts from this.
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Now, everything has its place and I also own an Ipad and Iphone. But I am with a couple of others who just don't understand why anyone would WANT a screen or the ability to take calls on their motorcycle. Isn't part of the appeal of riding it's ability to offer an escape into the present moment and a respite from the daily grind? Outside of safety concerns, I just see a phone and entertainment center as an experience killer that detracts from this.
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Road Warrior
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From: Gilbert, AZ
I've seen it. It comes up right after the splash screen when the unit is powered up. It's the standard "Failure to pay attention while riding can cause death or serious injury...yada, yada, yada". Then you have to acknowledge the warning before you can proceed. Thanks, legal team.
The closest I have come to using a phone while riding is looking at it to see who's calling me so I can decide if I need to pull over and return it immediately or if it can wait until the next fuel stop.
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