A NEW function on a pioneering, Thatcham-approved tracking device could help bikers involved in an accident receive a much quicker response. The ‘bike down’ functionality, introduced by Bike Trac this month as a free upgrade, will send out an alert when the bikes goes through an angle of 70 degrees or more from vertical when the ignition is switched on.

The alert can be configured by the biker to be sent by text or email to a chosen contact who will receive details including the address of the location that the bike is in, a latitude and longitude reference and a link to Google maps. If necessary, all of the information can be passed direct to the emergency services to accelerate the response time.
For riders who are planning to drop their bikes frequently, the device can be easily switched off and then turned on again when the bikes are in storage for theft alerts to the owner’s mobile phone.
The discreet on-board motion detection unit is suitable for all types of bikes – on road and off-road and monitors any unusual movements. The clever accessory can detect whether your bike is moving and alerts the rider within a couple of minutes by text or email. Several stolen bikes have already been located with the help of Bike Trac.
The recently released free upgrades also include a battery indicator that alerts the rider if the battery life falls beneath a set threshold, enabling them to save money on replacing a dead battery. The Bike Trac device is registered to the user and not the machine, so can be transferred from bike to bike. For further information or to locate your nearest stockist,  visit www.biketrac.co.uk