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Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 4:23pm
Is this just for data acquisition? Never seen anything like this before.


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mattyhamz2 4/9/2019 10:20pm
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Never mind, just saw the name and model on there. GPS and data logger. You’d think they’d have something a bit more, maybe compact?

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mattyhamz2 4/9/2019 10:22pm
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dirtcyclewill wrote:
https://www.aim-sportline.com/en/products/solo2-solo2dl/index.htm
I just zoomed in on the picture and saw the name and model. Pretty interesting little device.

Seriously though, have we reached a point in our sport where they are doing too much and there’s too much technology in certain areas?
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mikec265 4/9/2019 11:23pm
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At first glance I thought it was similar to the display on an Alta.... I went from exited to disappointed real quick.
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KMC440 4/9/2019 11:28pm
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And you thought tracks were one-lined in the past ...Whistling
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Kawasaki-rider 4/10/2019 12:23am
4/10/2019 12:23am Edited Date/Time 4/10/2019 12:24am
We use them in roadracing. All of us almost.. Smile

Gps based data acquisition, and depending on model, you can get loads of bike data in them. Tps, temp, brake pressure, suspension etc etc

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And this one pictured is the "dl" version so you can get all data from the ecu etc.
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RonJon 4/10/2019 3:21am
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GPS data acquisition. Anything from suspension to engine settings. I’ve seen Honda set up receivers in a set of whoops and have the rider hit it multiple times with different settings, consult with the rider, and cross reference with the data. They can tell how much suspension stroke is being used on every inch of the track. So yes, that’s where we are with the sport right now. They did a lot of suspension testing with Kenny when he first signed using a similar set up. I don’t know how much the other teams are using it but Honda has been using this and a similar system for some time now. Welcome to the future.
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OldYZRider1 4/10/2019 4:44am
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It’s one them things like you plug into your car and your insurer can monitor your driving to get you to develop safe driving habits. I didn’t know Geico had those but I’ve seen ads for similar units from Progressive and Liberty Mutual.
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MOTO732 4/10/2019 5:30am
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It's disguised as "data acquisition". It's actually for downloading Pornhub.
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steezenation 4/10/2019 5:37am
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KMC440 wrote:
And you thought tracks were one-lined in the past ...Whistling
Would it be reasonable to ban these types of GPS tech in racing? It certainly affects the quality of competition
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876moto 4/10/2019 6:21am
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RonJon wrote:
GPS data acquisition. Anything from suspension to engine settings. I’ve seen Honda set up receivers in a set of whoops and have the rider hit it...
GPS data acquisition. Anything from suspension to engine settings. I’ve seen Honda set up receivers in a set of whoops and have the rider hit it multiple times with different settings, consult with the rider, and cross reference with the data. They can tell how much suspension stroke is being used on every inch of the track. So yes, that’s where we are with the sport right now. They did a lot of suspension testing with Kenny when he first signed using a similar set up. I don’t know how much the other teams are using it but Honda has been using this and a similar system for some time now. Welcome to the future.
No wonder Roczen was so dang fast in the whoops last week haha
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SIMX2 4/10/2019 6:40am
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Directions from the pits to the track!!
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kage173 4/10/2019 6:52am
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Great! One more thing to make this sport completely unaffordable and out of reach!
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mattyhamz2 4/10/2019 6:53am
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bayodome wrote:
Google is your friend. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2019/04/10/337581/s1200_Screen_Shot_2019_04_10_at_9.26.21_AM.jpg[/img]
Google is your friend.

If you read the responses I found that last night after zooming in on the picture.
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aeffertz 4/10/2019 8:16am
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kage173 wrote:
Great! One more thing to make this sport completely unaffordable and out of reach!
You don’t need this to compete or even to just ride your bike. It’s an aftermarket part.
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Tarz483 4/10/2019 9:20am
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kage173 wrote:
Great! One more thing to make this sport completely unaffordable and out of reach!
aeffertz wrote:
You don’t need this to compete or even to just ride your bike. It’s an aftermarket part.
I agree with Kage , Evolution is Killing the sport.
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SeaClassExpert 4/10/2019 10:22am
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Tarz483 wrote:
I agree with Kage , Evolution is Killing the sport.
Yeah we should all go back to air cooled and twin shock bikes while we're at it. Not to mention get rid of closed face helmets because that's killing our sport as well.
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Tarz483 4/10/2019 10:36am
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Tarz483 wrote:
I agree with Kage , Evolution is Killing the sport.
SeaClassExpert wrote:
Yeah we should all go back to air cooled and twin shock bikes while we're at it. Not to mention get rid of closed face helmets...
Yeah we should all go back to air cooled and twin shock bikes while we're at it. Not to mention get rid of closed face helmets because that's killing our sport as well.
Yeah and How many people where participating then?
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SeaClassExpert 4/10/2019 11:09am
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Tarz483 wrote:
Yeah and How many people where participating then?
Yeah, you're right Tarz, the decline of our sport can be attributed to bikes getting better.

It isn't the purchasing power of the middle class disappearing, it isn't riding areas getting shut down left and right, it isn't race promoters running 55 classes on a Saturday, it's because some engineers had the audacity to design better dirt bikes.

Outstanding take.
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BernieMadof 4/10/2019 1:07pm
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SeaClassExpert wrote:
Yeah, you're right Tarz, the decline of our sport can be attributed to bikes getting better. It isn't the purchasing power of the middle class disappearing...
Yeah, you're right Tarz, the decline of our sport can be attributed to bikes getting better.

It isn't the purchasing power of the middle class disappearing, it isn't riding areas getting shut down left and right, it isn't race promoters running 55 classes on a Saturday, it's because some engineers had the audacity to design better dirt bikes.

Outstanding take.
Dead on, anyone who doesn't like evolution or thinks it's bad is a moron. Price too high? Don't buy it, these dudes act like they are pros and need factory bikes. Enjoy riding, not everything is a pissing contest on who has pissed away the most money on a bike they can't even ride to its abilities.
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I’m with Tarz. Simpler, slower, cheaper is just as fun and probably more inviting to the masses. The opposite is for the elite.
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Tarz483 4/10/2019 1:48pm
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Tarz483 wrote:
Yeah and How many people where participating then?
SeaClassExpert wrote:
Yeah, you're right Tarz, the decline of our sport can be attributed to bikes getting better. It isn't the purchasing power of the middle class disappearing...
Yeah, you're right Tarz, the decline of our sport can be attributed to bikes getting better.

It isn't the purchasing power of the middle class disappearing, it isn't riding areas getting shut down left and right, it isn't race promoters running 55 classes on a Saturday, it's because some engineers had the audacity to design better dirt bikes.

Outstanding take.
I dont think its the only reason, I think there are several other factors as well, some of them you mention, But Evolving is past what needs to be and could stand to take a couple steps back imo. Definitely 100% without a doubt for the masses and grassroots local Racing, and in my opinion for The pro's as well wich in my opinion is why the speed has increased and the severity of injuries has increased.


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kiwifan 4/10/2019 2:11pm
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you can get a unit made by Trial Tech called Vapor, I installed one on my wife's 2019 CRF ...it is a lot smaller


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crf250pilot 4/10/2019 2:24pm
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He'll never catch Keefer with all that extra weight for sure now.
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