Folks,
I realise you will find it difficult to believe, but Santa decided I had been nice last year, so I found a Spot 3 in my stocking. I've yet to subscribe to a service plan - I figure Unlimited is the one to go for. What I would like some advice on is in mounting it.
I already understand the advantage of carrying it on me in the event of an 'off' which finishes with me some way away from the bike; however, being over-endowed with hubris, I've discounted that possibility. The instructions say it shouldn't be mounted within 12" of any other GPS device - which is a bit of a problem, given that I've got a Garmin mounted just below the clocks, and a TomTom on top of the brake reservoir. On top of the clutch reservoir would be the obvious location to put it - but how seriously should I take their warning on proximity to the satnavs?
Second, I like the idea of having it powered from the bike - no relying on batteries of indeterminate remaining lifespan. I've seen that Spot offer a line lead which simply plumbs in to the bike electrics, and then powers it (presumably via the USB socket); it's stupidly expensive at €39, but it does have the major advantage of being waterproof. Has anyone else gone down that route? Thoughts?
Regards,
Martin
I realise you will find it difficult to believe, but Santa decided I had been nice last year, so I found a Spot 3 in my stocking. I've yet to subscribe to a service plan - I figure Unlimited is the one to go for. What I would like some advice on is in mounting it.
I already understand the advantage of carrying it on me in the event of an 'off' which finishes with me some way away from the bike; however, being over-endowed with hubris, I've discounted that possibility. The instructions say it shouldn't be mounted within 12" of any other GPS device - which is a bit of a problem, given that I've got a Garmin mounted just below the clocks, and a TomTom on top of the brake reservoir. On top of the clutch reservoir would be the obvious location to put it - but how seriously should I take their warning on proximity to the satnavs?
Second, I like the idea of having it powered from the bike - no relying on batteries of indeterminate remaining lifespan. I've seen that Spot offer a line lead which simply plumbs in to the bike electrics, and then powers it (presumably via the USB socket); it's stupidly expensive at €39, but it does have the major advantage of being waterproof. Has anyone else gone down that route? Thoughts?
Regards,
Martin