while riding on your bike? I don't know about you, but I for one do not. I have enough things to worry about while riding already. It seems to me that peole who talk on the phone while driving their car(just about everyone now) drives like they are drunk, or at least partially drunk, regardless of if they are using a hands free of not. Hands free just makes it so they can talk faster, drive faster, drink coffee and shift while feeding their teacup chihuahua, putting on makeup, reading the paper, texting their friends, giving a *******, or whatever else they may do while driving. I don't want to contribute to this anymorethan I already do, and when I am out on my bike, I see so many problems with the road that I think to myself I'd rather wait until I get to a red light or pull off the road. Rant. Sorry about that, I got a little too emotional. My only point being is that they should make talking on your cellphone while driving punishable by law like drinking and driving, because we all know that it is equally distracting. Think about all the peole that drink and drive and never get caught. There are a whole lot of them I guarantee it. Anyway, what is your opinion on the matter. For me the simpler the better. the road, me, and my machine. Maybe a little music...

 

Lets see, technology alone is distracting....heres the list

1) Cell Phone
2) Looking at your MP3 Player looking for something to play
3) Looking at your GPS Navigation System because you are lost
4)Looking forthe button on your power moonroof
5) Yelling at the children as they can't decide which movie to watch
6) Searching XM/Sirius Radio for a good station..that is commercial free
7) Checking the Blackberry to be sure you will be on time

Just some other things that get no publicity for distractions.

 

Cell phone no - but others will think I'm on my cell if they see me.

Bluetooth technology is wonderful. Got a Bluetooth GPS with integrated XM satellight radio, mp3 and phone (but I don't use that option). Works great with a wireless headset for the helmet. No wires = freedom! I can play my tunes now on long trips.

Why do I like the GPS - I don't have to look down at the tank to see how fast I'm going - I just look at the GPS. It's like a heads up display. I don't have to take my eyes off the road.

 

I don't want to use a cell on my bike, and I don't think anyone should be using while caging either. I think it is truly dangerous all the way!!!

 

I don't like cell phones, period. As far as the other things, I don't have any of them and don't want any of them. Nothing against those that do, just not for me. I'd rather keep it simple.

 

I don't do crap but ride. If I want to talk, I pull over. It's bad enough.. Some crackhead or soccer mom cutting me off.

 

I keep it in my shirt pocket but alwats pull over when I need to use it.

 

I hate using my phone in the car...heck since I change jobs I really don't need one.
I prefer to go gadgetless...

 

Only carry the cell phone for problems - can not imagine someone talking on the phone while riding!

 

with blue tooth I guess that you could but not for me. I carry mine but hope not to use it.