BMW_Ken Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 I have set up a SpotWalla location page for the Unrally for those interested in joining. This will display folks whereabouts as they make their way to the Unrally and back home. Those that have Spot trackers probably already know about SpotWalla, but it can also be used (free of charge) with iPhones (need SWConnect app) and Android phones(need Bubbler GPS app). To join the page and participate you first need a SpotWalla account. Info for doing this is at https://spotwalla.com/help/accounts.php#create . Directions for setting up your Android phone (after installing the Bubbler GPS app from the Google Ap store) is here https://spotwalla.com/help/devices.php#update-bubbler . Directions for setting up an iPhone(after installing the SWConnect app) can be found here https://spotwalla.com/help/devices.php#update-swc . There is also info for setting up secure zones. You may want one around your home so no one can pinpoint your location if you turn the tracking app on while at home. https://spotwalla.com/help/devices.php#home . The location page will become active on July 14. The direct link for joining is https://spotwalla.com/join.php?a=a&id=566 . The password to join is PalmerGulch . The link for viewing the location page is https://spotwalla.com/locationViewer.php?id=566 . Looking forward to the Unrally. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Cool - thanks for setting that up. I'm sure my wife, who is opting to skip this year and work (ugh) instead, will have fun checking in. Hopefully it won't just be me that signs up Link to comment
SANTA Posted July 11, 2018 Share Posted July 11, 2018 thanks Ken ; i set mine up we'll see how it works. Link to comment
Endobob Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Thanks Ken = I have used SpotWalla before and have found it to be a fun tool for my family and friends. Looking forward to seeing you at the UN. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Page is now active. You can test your setup. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Page is now active. You can test your setup. Excellent! Thanks for encouraging my quest for instant gratification! Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Page is now active. You can test your setup. Excellent! Thanks for encouraging my quest for instant gratification! Looks like your tracker is working, I see you on the page. Link to comment
greiffster Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Page is now active. You can test your setup. Excellent! Thanks for encouraging my quest for instant gratification! So that means a quick trip to Forever 21 at the Capital Mall? Link to comment
SANTA Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 well its not working, i have setup spotwalla for the android phone and using bubbler as the gps source, the api is set to on. wheni go into bubbler itgives me green lights but when i drill down one level in the spotwalla device settings; it gives me an orange,, not enabled for bubbler any suggestions? Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 well its not working, i have setup spotwalla for the android phone and using bubbler as the gps source, the api is set to on. wheni go into bubbler itgives me green lights but when i drill down one level in the spotwalla device settings; it gives me an orange,, not enabled for bubbler any suggestions? I would suggest sending an email to Jason Jonas at support@spotwalla.com . He is usually quick to respond and wrote the SpotWalla software, so he should be able to help. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Ok - I think I'm all set up, but I guess I have to wait until Saturday to find out. Damn impatience! Page is now active. You can test your setup. Excellent! Thanks for encouraging my quest for instant gratification! So that means a quick trip to Forever 21 at the Capital Mall? You might be shocked if you knew how often I went to Forever 21.... ...or maybe not. Link to comment
SANTA Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 well who knew now i show up on the page, so it is working, I am stn.. will have to wait and see it move once i start rolling on saturday, i don't have data on my current Canadian cell plan, jsut don't use it but once i get south of the border i plan to get a prepaid sim with data which will make this work better i think... Link to comment
John Ranalletta Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I'm all logged in but the map icon shows me as "???" whereas others have letters. I'd like to change mine but cannot see where to do that. Help if you know. TIA Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 14, 2018 Author Share Posted July 14, 2018 (edited) Go to the this LINKlink and click on "Active/Future Location Pages" . You should see the BMWST Unrally page and to the right will be an edit link. Click the edit link and to the right of the window that comes up will be a box called "Location ID". You can put your initials or whatever you want (Limited to 3 or 4 characters) in that box. That should do it. Edited July 14, 2018 by BMW_Ken Link to comment
lawnchairboy Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 my tribe will be traveling under "LAW" looking forward to seeing everyone. the Jed Clampetts. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I'm in! WCP, that's me. Considering an Iron Butt Bun Burner as part of this trip (since I'll be covering the 1,500 mi in the first two days regardless!), and this will help. Thanks Ken! Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 Quick question/clarification... To allow friends & family to see where I am, I just need to share the link to the Un map, right? There's nothing to set up or for them to register, correct? I know my mom will love this! ;-) Link to comment
SANTA Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 (edited) okay i'm up and running.... cover 700km today. heading to Elma WA for the Norton rally, then turn right head toPalmer Gulch at the end of the week... Edited July 15, 2018 by SANTA Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Quick question/clarification... To allow friends & family to see where I am, I just need to share the link to the Un map, right? There's nothing to set up or for them to register, correct? I know my mom will love this! ;-) You are correct. It is setup as a public map, so anyone can view if they have a link. No registration required. You might also want to create a trip for your ride. This would give you a breadcrumb trail (track history) of your ride. This is what they want to see for the Iron butt ride certification. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 okay i'm up and running.... cover 700km today. heading to Elma WA for the Norton rally, then turn right head toPalmer Gulch at the end of the week... You'll be just in our backyard. I'm planning to leave early Friday morning, ride through Mt Rainier National Park, then pick up US12 to something like Lewiston. What's your route to Palmer look like? Maybe we can overlap somewhere. Link to comment
Ken S Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'm signed up (KNS), and on the move from Albuquerque. Link to comment
Id's_OK Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey...I'm in Beaver Creek not TX! I'm sure it's user error, but when I've checked the live map, it's had old locations. Anyway, had a great day tooling around CO today, and from the looks of this map, probably saw a couple of you! We'll trade stories at Palmer Gulch. Link to comment
Indy Dave Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Thanks Ken, I'm signed up >IND< Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 Id's ok make sure your SWConnect app is running. Link to comment
BMW_Ken Posted July 20, 2018 Author Share Posted July 20, 2018 I'm hitting the road in a few minutes. (KWM) Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Bike all packed last night and pointed in the proper direction. Plan to be rolling in 30 minutes. Link to comment
Endobob Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Hey...I'm in Beaver Creek not TX! I'm sure it's user error, but when I've checked the live map, it's had old locations. Anyway, had a great day tooling around CO today, and from the looks of this map, probably saw a couple of you! We'll trade stories at Palmer Gulch. May have been us! Endobobdds, Marcopolo, & Bikeman. We have been staying in Gunnison for 4 days of riding prior to heading up to the UnRally. Link to comment
Foot Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 Very Cool I will give it a shot. Link to comment
Lone_RT_rider Posted July 20, 2018 Share Posted July 20, 2018 May have been us! Endobobdds, Marcopolo, & Bikeman. We have been staying in Gunnison for 4 days of riding prior to heading up to the UnRally. Bob, Once you get done with this trip, you might want to update the bike list in your signature. Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 May have been us! Endobobdds, Marcopolo, & Bikeman. We have been staying in Gunnison for 4 days of riding prior to heading up to the UnRally. Bob, Once you get done with this trip, you might want to update the bike list in your signature. Yes, inquiring minds would like to know. Betting it may have a G and an S in its description? Pat Link to comment
Endobob Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 Since Pat would not sell me his, I was forced to by a 2018, Triple Black, low suspension GSA!😄 Link to comment
TEWKS Posted July 21, 2018 Share Posted July 21, 2018 That's awesome, Bob! I know you're on the road so I'll toss you a stand-in photo till ya get back! Pat Link to comment
Foot Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I am listed as 1 and I am at the UN KOA Alan Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 22, 2018 Share Posted July 22, 2018 I'm having fun watching everyone converge. I was planning to go from Belgrade MT to Ten Sleep WY tomorrow.... but my “new” Ducati has decided it needs to leak both oil (blown pressure switch/sensor) and DOT 4 (clutch slave). Sigh. It's probably pissed that I took it over a 25 mile dirt pass this afternoon Fortunately it looks like NAPA can hook me up tomorrow. When they open. At ten! Then we'll see how far I make it... Link to comment
Twisties Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Are you in Billings, Josh? Need anything? We're in Columbus. Link to comment
szurszewski Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Are you in Billings, Josh? Need anything? We're in Columbus. Yep - in Billings. Don't think I need anything unless you have a spare clutch slave for a Ducati (cleaned it up and it's not leaking much, so it works well enough). Got a new pressure switch here, so that's all set I guess I do need a good route to Palmer gulch. Any ideas? Link to comment
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