HNC Project Inspiration - Annoying Motorcycle Problems

[46robbie46]

Hi everyone,

You may remember that some time ago i posted on here talking about my BTEC Electronics project which involved a motorcycle airbag trigger system. Because this was a BTEC project i did not have to actually make anything, it was purely a design project.

Because i am now moving on to do a HNC in the same subject, i have to do the same kind of thing again, but actually produce something this time.

Basically, I need to produce a project that solves a simple problem in an effective manner using a fairly simple solution. However, i want to try and make it slightly complex so i can get the brownie points

Anyway, the reason for this post is to ask what you find annoying about your bike, bikes in general or your riding gear. I'm trying to gather some ideas for inspiration because i've got a bit of 'writers block' at the moment!

Thanks in advance for any ideas you might have, i'll keep you all updated!

Cheers,

Rob

[TLS-Moose]

Depends on how "imaginative" you wish to be (= how hard you wish to work ) .....

Simple would be things like a digital gear indicator, or a visible warning of a failed light-bulb ........ more complicated could be a tyre pressure sensor or something like that

[jam]

Tyre pressure thinghas een done. I've got the TyreSmart system which tells me tyre pressures front and rear and also tyre temperatures, and will give a warning if pressure/temps drop below the value I set, it only activates once the bike is above 5mph so the batteries last for ages, just have to be a little more delicate when changing tyres but the tyre fitter I use is very good and has all the proper protective shoes and takes great care not to damage my Marchesini rims.

[Funky]

air conditioning...

[deej]

heated gloves,so i can carry on using my renthal grips ??

[Varcon]

A device to make the clutch easier to use when doing alot of town work so your hand and wrist dont ache after 10 mins ?

[SteveR3]

On the theme of wheels and town riding... something gyroscopic like this would be good so you don't need to feet down at lights & filtering etc.

http://www.wimp.com/trainingwheels/

[46robbie46]

Haha thanks for the ideas so far! I like the look of those training wheels Thats an awesome idea but ibet theres not many people that really care about putting their feet down!

I'll have another think at work tomorrow!

Cheers guys!

[ZXR400Lee]

Like at wheelie school, you could make a component for cutting engine power if your wheelie goes too high!!

[ZXR400Lee]

A side stand that'll come down on its own, at the push of a button..

[ZXR400Lee]

Lean angle meter!

[Bondy]

I think most of us need Self canceling indicators.

[ZXR400Lee]

Auto-Dip mirrors.. so annoying at night when a car is behind you and his headlights in your mirrors are very bright and distracting..

My BMW had auto-dip rear view mirror.. would be a cool concept on motorcycle..

[gazaR1]

everlasting tyres that never loose grip on tracks or wet roads 120/70 and190/55 please preferably in red please

[46robbie46]

ZXR400 Lee you should be an invetor or something mate! Some good ideas there


I've been looking into the auto dip mirror thing and it looks like a goer!


Gaza, sorry mate....