http://www.adbmag.com.au MAY 2018| 29
GPS TRACKERS
Just wanting to know if
you have ever done a
story on GPS trackers? I
recently had three bikes
and all my gear stolen
and that was a nightmare
in itself but since then
I’ve been trying to find a
good gps unit.
Unfortunately, while I
find those out there good,
they’re not waterproof
and way too bloody
expensive. I know there
will be a give and take in
this area but maybe you
know of good, durable
and cost effective ones.
Keep up the great work,
love the mag!
Rod
We’re devastated to hear you
had three bikes and all your
gear stolen by some scumbags.
There’s a plethora of GPS
trackers on the market for
motorcycles and cars, some as
cheap as $40 but they have
limited battery life. The larger
options, which you wire into
the power supply of the bike,
are often more expensive but
you don’t have to worry about
it going fl at, provided your
bike maintains charge.
Comprehensive insurance is
your best protection against
theft. But, if you want to go
the GPS tracker route, any unit
from a reputable brand such as
ReadyTrack will alert you if
your bike has been moved and
show you its location.250F ENDURO
SHOOTOUT?
Just wondering if there are
any plans to do a
comparison test on the
250cc four-stroke enduro
offerings?
Maybe consider it as a
fresh look comparison?
With Fraser Higlett, Luke
Styke, Tayla, Jess and
Jemma all very quick on
this capacity, it’s just a
mind set thing. There’s
plenty of once-a-month
riders overbiked on 350s
but they buy them because
that’s all they read about.
Would be great to read Ben
Grabham comparing them
to his XR250 race bikes.
Usually less dollars for the
250s so that has to help more
people get out and ride.
Anyway, always great
content (and a lot of it) in
the magazine, no
complaints.
Lachlan
250cc four-strokes were much
more popular before 350’s
became so prevalent and the
450s and 500s dropped a few
kilos. Now you can have a 350,
450 or 500 for a fraction more
weight but a lot more power.
According to the Federal
Chamber of AutomotiveIndustries (FCAI) 250Fs are the
least popular capacity. In fact,
the Yamaha WR250F was the
only hardcore enduro 250F in
the top 10 enduro sales for
2018, but even it struggled to
reach one third the number of
WR450Fs sold.
Because larger capacity bikesare so easy to ride they have
become the weapon of choice for
casual trailriders. Where a 250F
demands more rider input, a 450
or 500 allows you to laze about.
But, we love a good comparo
on ADB, so keep your eyes
peeled for a 250F battle in an
upcoming issue.