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  • September 15, 2011 at 1:51 pm #100496

    Glenn
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    I have been considering purchasing a spot tracker, my son who is a pilot and uses one sugested I take a look at the following store as they have them for $170.00 normal RRP is $230.00

    http://www.skyshop.com.au/shopexd.asp?id=1008&bc=no

    Cheers Glenn

    September 15, 2011 at 3:42 pm #208939

    Nick Jackson
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    That is a good price Glenn , have a chat with Steve from Adventure Moto before you buy and see what deals he can give you as an old bull ;)

    September 16, 2011 at 12:01 am #208956

    Glenn
    Member

    Thanks Nick,
    I checked out Steve’s website the other day and he has them listed on special for $219.00 when normally RRP is $269.00. I still thought that was a pretty good deal until my son suggested the pilot shop. However, still worth a call to Steve on monday to find out if he can help out with a good price for an Old Bull.

    Thanks

    September 18, 2011 at 11:03 pm #208940

    Gary Bloxsome
    Member

    In readiness for the Cameron’s ride, one thing on my list is a spare set of AAA batteries for my spot tracker. I have never replaced the batteries before and on the unit it says to use Lithium ones. Will it not work on garden variety Duracel Gold and Black ones or do I have to bend over that little bit further ?

    Thanks Gaz

    September 18, 2011 at 11:07 pm #209144

    scott bocking
    Member

    When it comes to Spot batteries I would bend as far as they tell you too mate.

    STM

    September 18, 2011 at 11:08 pm #209145

    Greg
    Member
    OWL 02 wrote:
    In readiness for the Cameron’s ride, one thing on my list is a spare set of AAA batteries for my spot tracker. I have never replaced the batteries before and on the unit it says to use Lithium ones. Will it not work on garden variety Duracel Gold and Black ones or do I have to bend over that little bit further ?

    Thanks Gaz

    Bend over Gaz, get the Lithium its what they recommend they must for a reason I think

    TB

    September 18, 2011 at 11:11 pm #208941

    Gary Bloxsome
    Member

    Thanks Guy’s, Cucumber inserted.

    October 9, 2011 at 5:48 pm #208942

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Bit the bullet today and ordered a Spot 2 from Steve at ADV MOTO ;)
    Great service, will be shipped same day as usual, so should have it in a day or two.

    May call on some of our Spot experts to help set it up when they return from the desert :laugh:
    At least the missus is gonna be a tad happier when I go out, now she can keep tabs on me :unsure: :whistle: :laugh:

    October 9, 2011 at 6:09 pm #210272

    katrina ratcliff
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    EAGLE`02 wrote:
    Bit the bullet today and ordered a Spot 2 from Steve at ADV MOTO ;)
    Great service, will be shipped same day as usual, so should have it in a day or two.

    May call on some of our Spot experts to help set it up when they return from the desert :laugh:
    At least the missus is gonna be a tad happier when I go out, now she can keep tabs on me :unsure: :whistle: :laugh:

    Hey Eagle… good news…. happy to help you set it up… mine works perfectly…

    Kat

    October 9, 2011 at 6:33 pm #210273

    dennis da menace
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    i believe lithium batteries are reccommended for their better staying power in cold conditions.

    thats the reason given on my old GoPro camera anyway.

    im gonna bite the bullet and get one.

    in last 2 months ive seen a broken femur, a separated pelvis and a smashed thumb on rides down here :(

    the mate with the busted leg had an EPIRB and it was needed as we were in the middle of nowhere. he nearly bled out internally while waiting for the chopper.

    in the other 2 incidences we had mobile coverage, luckily.

    but it makes you think….what if….

    October 9, 2011 at 6:39 pm #208943

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Thats for sure Menace,, better to have the safety net I reckon ;)
    Plus my missus is paying all the subscriptions cause she is the one that really wanted me to buy it :laugh:

    No worries Kat, If I get into trouble with the setup I will shout out (I should be fine be just in case) ;)
    Cheers

    October 9, 2011 at 6:42 pm #210274

    Dean
    Member
    menace wrote:
    in last 2 months ive seen a broken femur, a separated pelvis and a smashed thumb on rides down here :(

    the mate with the busted leg had an EPIRB and it was needed as we were in the middle of nowhere. he nearly bled out internally while waiting for the chopper.

    Jeez Men arse dont come riding with me :ohmy: 😆 😆 just joking spidy dude :laugh: gotta say you really do never know whats coming around the corner and they are a great idea especially if riding in the middle of nowhere or by yourself.

    Ollie

    October 9, 2011 at 6:45 pm #208944

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Yep, just ask Diddel
    I believe he had not long had one when he broke his leg & was choppered out :whistle:

    One rescue, or even ninor assistance from family & friends & it`s payed for I reckon

    October 9, 2011 at 9:22 pm #210275

    scott bocking
    Member

    Mine is working flawlessly and the piece of mind it gives is worth the cost alone. Apart from the obvious benefit to solo riding it is just as important in groups and response time can make the difference.

    STM

    October 10, 2011 at 7:56 pm #208945

    Dwayne O
    Member

    Well the tracker arrived today, less than 20 hrs after placing the order,,, Thanx again Steve ;)
    Finally the missus might get some peace of mind when I go out on the bike now :whistle:

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