Tech For Your Bike
Hello and welcome to Alex's Blog. In previous blogs I have explored the kit you wear on your motorcycle but this week I wanted to look at all the technology available for you and your bike to make your biking life that little bit easier.
First up, satellite navigation systems aka sat-navs. We stock Tom Tom sat-navs here at J&S Accessories Ltd and they are designed especially to cater for motorcyclists.
You have the option to choose windy routes (for your pleasure!) and you can use your gloved finger on them. With prices starting from £299.99 up to £429.99. We also have sat-navs with European and even worldwide maps!
Motorcyclists using cameras to record for safety and for their own amusement is becoming more prevalent.A lot of insurance companies are even encouraging their use.
We sell some great cameras such as the Drift Ghost 4K camera. This is compact, lightweight, easy to use and films in HD. A fantastic camera that can be mounted on to your bike or your helmet, whichever you'd prefer.
If you what a system which is permanently fixed to your bike, then have a look at the Bike Bro. This is a dual front and rear camera system that has been designed exclusively for motorcycle use. The cameras have wide angle lenses and are mounted onto your bike.
This is one area that has developed leaps and bounds in recent years. Gone are the days where you have to scream to your friend on another bike (and they still don't hear), or the crackling low quality line of an old style rider to pillion style communications system. You can now take crystal clear calls using Bluetooth and communicate with your pillion or other riders.
You can make phone calls, listen to the radio, listen to music, talk to your pillion, talk to multiple riders etc. There are so many options available for you that you will definitely find what you are looking for, plus our experts in store can advise and install for you.
Heated kit
This is an area in motorcycle kit which is growing and also becoming more reliable. We sell heated grips, gloves, vests and even a heated seat!
Some of these you can wire in straight to your bike's battery, others have independent power systems, all are great for the Great British climate!
There are a lot of items available for protecting the technology you already own too.
The Givi Smartphone/Sat Nav Holder is just that. A holder for your smartphone or sat nav - it keeps it protected and dry and you can still see the screen. This is suitable for any phone or Sat-Nav which is smaller than 158mm x 102mm.
The Oxford OL900 Sat Nav Strap bag also keeps your sat nav dry and safe and you can mount this where suits you best. This is suitable for Sat-Nav or phone measuring up to: 145mm x 95mm x 30mm.
Designed specifically for the iphone 4 the Interphone iphone 4 holder protects and holds your iphone 4, is water resitant and means you can still use all your phones functions such as take photos in situ. A wonderful piece of kit.
The Oxford Aqua Dry Phone holder does exactly what you'd expect but this features a universal fit for pretty much most phones and can fit to any bike. Fantastic. No wonder this is a best seller for us!
For you iPhone 5 owners out there the Givi iPhone 5 holder is the one for you! You can charge your phone as you go and it keeps your phone dry and protected and you can also ue your phone in situ.
Until next time, stay safe
Alex