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Brummie Jackie
In: Hobbit HQ
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AN AMERICAN motorcyclist has got a step ahead of many motorcycle manufacturers' future plans by developing his own a night-vision system.

Darren Haley, 34, has developed the system in conjunction with Flir, a leader in thermal imaging technology.

“I did it because I could and wanted to see what the response would be,” he said.

Haley insists his system, which has a bar-mounted display in front of the rider, enhances the rider's view of the road ahead, rather than distracting them.

“I use it like I would a rear-view or side-view mirror,” Haley said.

An infrared camera is mounted at the side of the bike, feeding information to the GPS screen.

The system is so effective, Haley uses the screen to navigate when oncoming car drivers forget to dip their vehicle's main beam.

“The display allows you to see the lines of the road without having to look at the car and blinding you,” he said.

The system is still in development, although Haley has put 9,000 miles on the prototype.

Haley estimates the system can be produced and sold for around $2000 (£1225).

AN AMERICAN motorcyclist has got a step ahead of many motorcycle manufacturers' future plans by developing his own a night-vision system.

Darren Haley, 34, has developed the system in conjunction with Flir, a leader in thermal imaging technology.

“I did it because I could and wanted to see what the response would be,” he said.

Haley
insists his system, which has a bar-mounted display in front of the
rider, enhances the rider's view of the road ahead, rather than
distracting them.

“I use it like I would a rear-view or side-view mirror,” Haley said.

An infrared camera is mounted at the side of the bike, feeding information to the GPS screen.

The system is so effective, Haley uses the screen to navigate when oncoming car drivers forget to dip their vehicle's main beam.

“The display allows you to see the lines of the road without having to look at the car and blinding you,” he said.

The system is still in development, although Haley has put 9,000 miles on the prototype.

Haley estimates the system can be produced and sold for around $2000 (£1225).

Brummie Jackie @ 18/10/2009 01:54

Sandi
In: Huddersfield, W
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A bit steep but a good idea. Maybe in time it will decrease in price. Thanks for posting it Jackie.

Sandi @ 18/10/2009 06:53

WheelyNealy
In: Near Driffield
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wow we could all see like Arnie astalavista baby

WheelyNealy @ 18/10/2009 11:02

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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Don't want to sound picky Bj I don't think flir is a company. FLIR is an acronym for Forward Looking Infra Red. It's been around a long time in the military and police in many applications.

bluesbiker @ 18/10/2009 11:11

WheelyNealy
In: Near Driffield
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oh blues you

WheelyNealy @ 18/10/2009 11:20

TeeCee
In: Blair Atholl
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pssst blues - check out flir.com (the website for FLIR Systems Inc.)

TeeCee @ 18/10/2009 11:53

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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I thought i'd get in before wills and catoraptor saw it. I like to be helpfull. read annoying.

bluesbiker @ 18/10/2009 11:54

TeeCee
In: Blair Atholl
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Hmm... only difference is that Wills and Cataraptor would probably have been correct...

TeeCee @ 18/10/2009 12:01

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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Thats wot ya get not checking your facts. It is an acronym as well. Not suprising that a firm that uses the technology took their name from it. eer, Gotta go now motogp is on.

bluesbiker @ 18/10/2009 12:01

TeeCee
In: Blair Atholl
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heheh... wanna know who wins?

TeeCee @ 18/10/2009 12:17

bluesbiker
In: Birmingham in th
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fingers in ears. NA NA NA

bluesbiker @ 18/10/2009 12:41

TeeCee
In: Blair Atholl
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AND THE WINNER IS...

TeeCee @ 18/10/2009 12:51

excalibur
In: york
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If you snooze you lose and i missed it ..damn..who won? also 2nd and 3rd please? will it be repeated again today.

excalibur @ 18/10/2009 14:04

TeeCee
In: Blair Atholl
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You've already missed the repeats on BBC2 but it should be on the multiscreen using your redbutton (not the one that turns the tv off!) or on BBC iPlayer... Won't say the results just in case people are still coming in from their rides... ;)

TeeCee @ 18/10/2009 14:13

excalibur
In: york
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Thanx TC

excalibur @ 18/10/2009 14:43

Brummie Jackie
In: Hobbit HQ
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Hey i'd wear it

Brummie Jackie @ 18/10/2009 23:36

ghosthunter
In: Hinckley
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Pretty old hat idea, Mercedes fitted it to the S class years ago and it was quite good but very distracting. A lot of stuff I test has proper military grade night vision and its a proper sod to drive by as your spacial awareness goes out the window. I would have thought someone would have invented an ultra violet system by now for bikes. Far more effective and you keep your eyes on the road.

ghosthunter @ 19/10/2009 13:49

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