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Good idea, Paul, thanks.

Thanks for the feedback, RatBob. Are there normally engine bars on the XVS125, 'cause mine has. (not my bike but same bars)

Only a registered (what they call "SOS") number/phone can send messages or call the tracker. The original idea was to use a phone but what I'm discussing now is the gizmo I've just received. There is no app to install as it's not actually a phone, just a device that needs a sim card so as to be able to send SMS and relay audio. To locate your bike, the thief would have to know what messages to send to the device. Possible but highly unlikely. When you call the device from an SOS number/phone it will not ring, it's totally silent. If you "ring" it for less than 10 seconds it will arm/disarm it's "parked/parking" (motion detector) function. If you ring it for more than 10 seconds you will be able to hear whatever the device can hear around it. The device uses both GPS and GPRS (not as precise) to geoposition itself, making it less likely not to be traceable. I still have to test its reliability and durability (only time will tell) and lend it to a friend so he can stick it in his car to test for its accuracy.

Received the following SMS after having armed the tracker for motion detection. ... and a reminder a few minutes later... By the way, I set up the alarm when I moved it to take the following comparison shot, to show how small the device is. P.S: it's about 17mm thick.

I've just sent it the command "WHERE#" via SMS. The reply I almost instantly received... Some more thorough testing needs to be done but me likey so far.

Update: I've just received the tracker. Once set-up (it took less than 10 minutes), I sent it an SMS asking for its location. I received the following SMS back: The precision is about 10 meters. Hopefully enough to locate the bike if stolen. Some of its untried features: 1) You can set it up to alert you via SMS if it moves outside (or inside) of a perimeter of your choice. You simply give it a center (latitude, longitude) and a radius (in multiples of 100 meters). 2) It will send you an SMS to warn you when its battery is low. When it's too low it will send you another one and power off automatically. 3) If you call it and let it "ring" for more than 10 seconds it will go in "voice" mode so you can hear what's happening around it. ... Edit: I changed the latitude and longitude in the coordinates I posted.

I had a look at the bike and the battery compartment seems like a good place to "hide" the tracker. It would also make it easier to connect to the battery.

Welcome to the forum, Will.

Helmet and glasses on (guinea pig face )... The red ellipses show where the inserts have been removed to create more space.

Update: I've found the bits you're supposed to remove when wearing glasses. There are two small inserts (one in each cheekpad), held in with velcro. (I have accentuated the contrast to make it clearer) It makes the aperture wider at this point, making it much easier to slide in a pair of glasses.

I normally give them a ~5% margin over online prices.

Thanks, Mick, so do I.

Well, I do hope it gets "comfier" fairly quickly because right now it's giving me a headache.

Thanks for the feedback, Andy. I've just received the Evoline. I'm glad I got the medium as it is already quite a tight fit, it gives me guinea pig cheeks. I can get the glasses in but it's not very straight-forward. Hopefully I'll get easier after a break-in period. I think it's a keeper.

Welcome to the forum, Andy, and thanks for the feedback. I've just received the Evoline. I'm glad I got the medium as it is already quite a tight fit. I guess I have to break it in. I can get the glasses in but it's not very straight-forward. Hopefully I'll get easier with use.

I normally try and get the shop to lower the price to approach the online one. I'd rather buy locally if they are willing to accommodate me.

Thanks for the advice, I will next time I buy one that I can find in a local shop. Also, I might as well buy it in the shop then.

Large 'cause medium is too small.

I hear you.

Thanks, it's always nice to be able to put a face to a name.

That's a tricky one.... Would you be the one wearing the "up yours" t-shirt?

I'm the one on the left.

That's great, good on you. (I'm not being sarcastic) I'm 5'10 and about 12 stones.

I bet you're fatter than me.

Definitely.