GPS phones as safety?

anthonyk · 02-01-2010, 04:21 PM

Anyone got a GPS-enabled cell phone that can be tracked from a website? Would you consider giving someone access to find your position while you're off on a solo ride somewhere?

I told my wife how to use the "Find my iPhone" feature online if I'm way overdue after a solo ride. It's not foolproof (my phone has to be on and functional), but it seems like a bit of added safety.

marko138 · 02-01-2010, 04:40 PM

Probably a good idea.

BobTheBiker · 02-01-2010, 04:40 PM

its not a BAD idea, but I'd make sure never to take the bike and go out to cheat on her....

Bluestreak · 02-01-2010, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by BobTheBiker

its not a BAD idea, but I'd make sure never to take the bike and go out to cheat on her....

Or just leave the phone at church!

marko138 · 02-01-2010, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Bluestreak

Or just leave the phone at church!

Good plan.

Tmall · 02-01-2010, 04:48 PM

Mine had google latitude. I've never used it. I've thought about it, but never used it.

CrazyKell · 02-01-2010, 05:02 PM

You just opened the door buddy....

tommymac · 02-01-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by marko138

Good plan.

Not for me, karen knows I will be struck by lightning if I ever go into a church, AMJ confirmed it too. So if its there she knows I am up to no good.

marko138 · 02-01-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tommymac

Not for me, karen knows I will be struck by lightning if I ever go into a church, AMJ confirmed it too. So if its there she knows I am up to no good.

That makes two of us.

Rangerscott · 02-01-2010, 08:37 PM

I found an app for my droid that is web site based. I need to set it up so I and others can use. Thinking of giving my super secret location to a hobo.

02-01-2010, 04:21 PM	#1
anthonyk WERA White Plate Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, TX Moto: '01 Aprilia Falco Posts: 1,041	GPS phones as safety? Anyone got a GPS-enabled cell phone that can be tracked from a website? Would you consider giving someone access to find your position while you're off on a solo ride somewhere? I told my wife how to use the "Find my iPhone" feature online if I'm way overdue after a solo ride. It's not foolproof (my phone has to be on and functional), but it seems like a bit of added safety.

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BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	its not a BAD idea, but I'd make sure never to take the bike and go out to cheat on her....

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Tmall Aspiring Rapper Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Halifax, NS Moto: '12 CB1000R Posts: 3,569	Mine had google latitude. I've never used it. I've thought about it, but never used it.

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CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	You just opened the door buddy....

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Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	I found an app for my droid that is web site based. I need to set it up so I and others can use. Thinking of giving my super secret location to a hobo.