Exciting new developments in GPS technology

GPS navigation devices are basically indispensable when it comes to sport touring. Hell, they're just as useful for finding the best routes around town. Everybody's got their favorite - over at Twisted Throttle, we're all about the Garmin Zumo 550.

But what about the people we leave behind? Sure, we could call them and taunt them with our adventures, but what about those areas that don't have cellphone coverage?

Check out the AdventureTRAK "Spot" GPS Personal Tracking Device.



WebBikeWorld writes:

"The SPOT GPS personal tracking system is designed to work with total satellite-based communications, meaning that the unit should be able to function virtually anywhere in the world, even in areas that do not have any mobile coverage whatsoever.

SPOT users can be tracked via Google Maps by authorized users if they wish, and can also send out a variety of messages to friends, family or emergency response personnel using one of the three integrated communications buttons on the device. Checking in to let others know that you’re OK, sending a non-emergency request for assistance, or even sending a 911 message to a G.E.O.S. Emergency Response Center to get help on the way are all possible with SPOT."

I don't know about you, but I'll be getting one ASAP. Trip Blogs will be easier than ever with the Google Maps integration.

"What if I want to share my photos?", you say. Well, you can't upload them on the fly, but Panoramio allows photos to be posted on Google Earth and shared publicly. Take a trip, use the SPOT to record your exact route, and then upload photos for the world to see.

Sounds pretty good to me.

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The 2008 catalog has gone to print...

...and it will be available in the near future.

But what's this? Twisted Throttle Wallpaper? Josh and Erik have released a few different versions of the very cool cover art created by the graphic artist.

Click here for details and to download!

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3AM CATALOG CRUNCH TIME

Make that chicken DANCE, Mr. Twisted!

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News from Abroad (Part II)

It seems as though people in Europe love to have manikins in strange places or doing strange things. Such as this beauty, sitting next to me in the internet cafe, gracefully leaning over my shoulder to take a peek at my latest news from Old Navy. Oh boy, a post-Christmas clearance!



Or this pajama clad man, carefully cradling a pillow in a display of tenderness I won't soon forget:



And wasn't I surprised to find out that the Germans had such a high reverence for Emperor Palpatine, Dark Lord of the Sith:



I guess everybody loves Star Wars.

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News from Abroad (Part I)

I've just returned from a vacation in Germany. My trip included, among other things, visting the Hofbräuhaus for mixed meat dishes and giant 1 liter beers, sight-seeing in the beautiful city of Salzburg and a trip to everybody's favorite manufacturer, SW-MOTECH ( + Bags-Connection)! And they're planning some fun stuff for us all over the next year. I can't say much, but we can expect to see some revamped hardware and new designs in cases and bags.

But that's not what this entry is about. In Germany, I took a bunch of photos. I feel the need to share a few.

As soon as I flew into Hannover (a 6 hour red-eye flight from Logan to Amsterdam, then a hop skip and jump to Hannover), I had to take a train to Berlin. Poor planning on my part.

I found the nearest grocery store, hoping to get some Wienerschnitzel or Bratwurst to snack on while I rode on the DB (german train system). I lucked out, though!



A "Taste America" section! Surely they'd have all the flavors so near and dear to my heart.



... What the hell? I've never heard of Rocky Mountain Marshmallows before, but I hope they've got absolutely NOTHING to do with Rocky Mountain Oysters.

I didn't want to take a chance with these colorful balls of goo (no pun intended), so I went with an old standby:



Mike & Ikes and Cheese Zip, just like home in Rhode Island. Mmm-mmm, that's good eatin'.

I made my purchase and headed back to Hannover central station, checking out the scenery and the .. uh, the sweet billboards for Lavazza Coffee.



I'm not sure what their target audience is. Anthropomorphic Italian leopard women with gaudy jewelery? If that's the case, they nailed it, but those claws don't make me want to try Lavazz coffee anytime in the near future, even if is the favorite of Italian Furries everywhere.

That's it for now - more to come!

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News and rants to follow!

After futzing with various web platforms for years, TwistedThrottle.com finally decided to join the modern era and start posting our latest news on Blogspot.com - woohoo!

Join us as we gear up for providing the latest news on motorcycle touring accessories for your metric sport-touring, adventure-touring, and enduro motorcycles from our wild and crazy German suppliers.

Although not as prim and proper as our retail website, we hope you'll enjoy the additional information! Don't say you weren't warned...

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