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[wini1979]

Hi, I know im only a junior member but have been trawling through the net looking for navigation tools to show byways..Looked at the Devon TRF they said would provide one if you join (the site seems to me only aimed at moto riders with pics & so on...do they have quad members?...have read through old posts and saw there was one being created. Will I have access to this? or will it be on a taken into the fold (meet ups & ride outs) privilege?? do appreciate any info or advice (P1ss taking) on this...cheers wini

[nelly]

Hi, I know im only a junior member but have been trawling through the net looking for navigation tools to show byways..Looked at the Devon TRF they said would provide one if you join (the site seems to me only aimed at moto riders with pics & so on...do they have quad members?...have read through old posts and saw there was one being created. Will I have access to this? or will it be on a taken into the fold (meet ups & ride outs) privilege?? do appreciate any info or advice (P1ss taking) on this...cheers wini

i think you have 2 choices, either memory map, which you can download via an SD card to a sat nav, or "veiwranger" which is an free app for a smath phone, then you buy the map (about £40) and off you go. i did run MM, but now veiwranger and i think is better,as you can make routes up on your phone when your out, and also record routes if someone else is leading,
hope this makes sence.

[wini1979]

Thanks nelly does make sense...ill look at both n see which is easier to use off the bat...got smartphone so view ranger test today...

[nelly]

forgot to say that veiwrangers email customer support is excellent:agree:

[Raptorman]

As is your's Nelly

[two wheels short]

Give this a try too Wini, www.bywaydatabase.com and punch in your area of choice. Just remember not all of the marked lanes are open to four wheelers.

[secret solo]

not sure if you are after pc based maps or ones you can take with you?
for pc based to search ordnance survey getamap is a superb tool for searching them out..
county councils also have electronic definitive maps online so another good source for finding out if they are open or closed..

As for mobile, then its memorymap, viewranger or the one "dangerousjohn" has which is similar to the other two but comes in its own waterproof self contained gps device, but dont know the name.

[Spray1Mark]

might sound like a stupid question but what is the penalty for mistakenly riding on a now closed green lane? presuming your map was out of date!

[secret solo]

Not really sure.. A fine, section 59 issued...

It is up to the rider to prove he has a right to be there, so guilty until proven innocent !

[Spray1Mark]

Whats a section 59? we have to be careful here in the smoke, being watched night and day!

[two wheels short]

Its a big slapped wrist but a second offence could lead to your bike/quad/4x4 being impounded:cc_hang:

[secret solo]

Google it !

[RED PRED]

Why google it when there are chaps like you who have lots of time to write the same posts over and over and over and over and over and over and over etc again ;)

[Spray1Mark]

I sense a note of cynicism in Reds post!

[nelly]

from Red never;)

[two wheels short]

Why google it when there are chaps like you who have lots of time to write the same posts over and over and over and over and over and over and over etc again ;)


So that's how you got twelve million posts:rofl:

[wini1979]

give this a try too wini, www.bywaydatabase.com and punch in your area of choice. Just remember not all of the marked lanes are open to four wheelers.

cheers for all the info....this link is very good...transferring cords to google earth for ones near me...bit. Easier to work with the imagery & link points....good start though....will wait till i get shown the ropes by u guys...

[RED PRED]

I like that Carl, very good :amen:;)

Its not cynicsm, its wit/sarcasm of a kind that I think secret solo may appreciate ;)

Hence the wink ;)

[Spray1Mark]

call it what you like!

[Spray1Mark]

wini's obviously not following the pi--taking, he's still buried deep in the thread!

Wini, how long till you pick up your toy?

[wini1979]

wini's obviously not following the pi--taking, he's still buried deep in the thread!

Wini, how long till you pick up your toy?

Sunday afternoon...looking forward to getting my hands on it....n don't worry about p1ss taking will soon be on board....need to rack up the posts...you still in awe of ur machine or has it worn off yet???been out much?

[nelly]

mark, hasnt been out yet, he dosnt want to get it dirty;)

[Raptorman]

I assumed its in for 1st service then there's no excuse :cc_hang:

[Spray1Mark]

right on all counts, it hasn't worn off yet and wont for a while me thinks, in for 1st service while I wait on Friday! and apart from a few muddy puddles I haven't got it dirty yet! I keep watching videos and imagining what it will be like to go off road proper on it, unfortunately all my dreaming involves gravel trails in the American rockies!

[johnnyboy]

You best emigrate then cos all we have is mud mud and more mud Oh and a bit more mud
Once its been in the old girl will never be the same again :rofl:

[Spray1Mark]

tried emigrating, can't get a visa! joined a US company still can't get a visa!

[nelly]

You best emigrate then cos all we have is mud mud and more mud Oh and a bit more mud
Once its been in the old girl will never be the same again :rofl:

:agree:i bet we have tears on its 1st proper outing, i cant wait:rofl:

[RED PRED]

I bet the tassles on his handlebars get ripped off :D

[Spray1Mark]

nelly, are you suggesting the bike will cry, or me?
I got mud on my brand new Jeep, never was the same after that!
Red got any spare tassels I can borrow?

[RED PRED]

Red got any spare tassels I can borrow?

Take them off the sleeves on your gimp suit

[Raptorman]

Sunday afternoon...looking forward to getting my hands on it....n don't worry about p1ss taking will soon be on board....need to rack up the posts...you still in awe of ur machine or has it worn off yet???been out much?

I take you are on the road now hows it going ?

[russ660]

Hi ya does veiwranger store the maps on the phone and just use the gps to pinpoint you or does it use the phoned internet iv got a smart phone with some sort of map on it not sure what one now but it uses the phones internet and its s**t when out in the middle of no where cheers

[secret solo]

You pay for viewranger and memory map so the maps are stored on your phone ;) (no internet/mobile connection needed)

[wini1979]

I take you are on the road now hows it going ?

Really good!...I've been out on it everyday/night since I got it (late reply as no net where I am) just getting used to its limits as far as road riding goes but the best feature is its power n acceleration..couple of seconds on the throttle n you dust ur mates..itching to get it off road...digging out the drysuit in prep for next ride out....