Cool Goggles

ponch · 03-01-2011, 11:03 PM

saw these in another forum.

http://www.reconinstruments.com/shop

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-01-2011, 11:42 PM

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

**schoeney** · 03-02-2011, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

They only make 3 pair per year

ponch · 03-02-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by AlabamaNomadRider

At that price I would have thought they would have a ton of them on hand. Can't believe they sold out of one model. They sure don't give them away.

Do you know what they offer?

AlabamaNomadRider · 03-02-2011, 08:31 AM

What do they offer. I looked at the model showing and when I saw the price it scared the poop out of me. I hope at that price they offer X-Ray vision.

**ringadingh** · 03-02-2011, 08:32 AM

I think it would look awful busy in there trying to see with all that stuff going on.

cactusjack · 03-02-2011, 08:42 AM

for that price, they should come with an extra pair of eyes.

**ringadingh** · 03-02-2011, 08:49 AM

You would need another set of eyes to keep track of all that, plus watch where your going. A heads up display on the windsheild would be a better idea.

**cnc** · 03-02-2011, 09:03 AM

They come with several days memory and a micro USB port so when they figure out how to plug them directly into the brain it could be a useful external hard drive for us older guys.

ponch · 03-02-2011, 09:59 AM

When you consider the cost of a good GPS and devices that encompass the other features, it's not that bad considering it's a new device. In a year or two I imagine it will become cheaper as competitors come on the market.

It seems that it breaks some sort of paradigm for riders here. I wonder if it would be any more of a distraction than having music/GPS in the normal fashion? I think it's pretty cool and it's amazing what is coming down the pike.

The problem with HUD is the variety of motorcycle designs/windshields. How do you produce something that works with many, most or all bikes? The other thing is, do you want the technology tied to one machine? This device can go with you anywhere on any bike, car, on skis, whatever.

mobandy78 · 03-02-2011, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ponch

When you consider the cost of a good GPS and devices that encompass the other features, it's not that bad considering it's a new device. In a year or two I imagine it will become cheaper as competitors come on the market.

It seems that it breaks some sort of paradigm for riders here. I wonder if it would be any more of a distraction than having music/GPS in the normal fashion? I think it's pretty cool and it's amazing what is coming down the pike.

The problem with HUD is the variety of motorcycle designs/windshields. How do you produce something that works with many, most or all bikes? The other thing is, do you want the technology tied to one machine? This device can go with you anywhere on any bike, car, on skis, whatever.

I like 'em! I'll take 2 pair for me and my fiance. I don't know about using them on the bike, but skiing, those would be awesome! I'd never get lost in the trees again! Heck, they may even keep me from hitting a tree.

;)

Sin City Stan · 03-02-2011, 07:42 PM

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I think it would look awful busy in there trying to see with all that stuff going on.

Actually a HUD is less busy than having to look down all the time to see how fast you're going. It's a focus thing. You normally look right through it. On the Corvette it's in the lower LH corner and a quick glance tells you all you need to know without ever taking your eyes off the road.

But the price . . . . ??? Think I would wait awhile.

**ringadingh** · 03-02-2011, 08:24 PM

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

ponch · 03-02-2011, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

Like I said, how do you make HUD work on any bike and then it's only good for one bike.

**ringadingh** · 03-03-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ponch

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Originally Posted by Ringadingh

Your right Stan, when its on a windsheild, but this is all going on in a pair of goggles.

Like I said, how do you make HUD work on any bike and then it's only good for one bike.

I have no ideaPonch, thats for the smart guys to figure out. But a lot of people only have one bike, make it universal somehow. I don't know how the HUD's work, whether the image is in the glass or reflected onto it.

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03-02-2011, 09:59 AM	#10
ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,014	Cool Goggles When you consider the cost of a good GPS and devices that encompass the other features, it's not that bad considering it's a new device. In a year or two I imagine it will become cheaper as competitors come on the market. It seems that it breaks some sort of paradigm for riders here. I wonder if it would be any more of a distraction than having music/GPS in the normal fashion? I think it's pretty cool and it's amazing what is coming down the pike. The problem with HUD is the variety of motorcycle designs/windshields. How do you produce something that works with many, most or all bikes? The other thing is, do you want the technology tied to one machine? This device can go with you anywhere on any bike, car, on skis, whatever. __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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