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https://lightpointdata.com/motorcycle-collision-reconstruction
El curso se impartirá del 25 al 28 de agosto
There’s no single source to help recons determine what data might be onboard a motorcycle. As such, data is often overlooked, or you’ve got to fire off emails to several colleagues to ask what might exist and how to get it.
I’ve spent ~100 hours researching and testing systems over the years and summarized my findings at NAPARS’ EDR Symposium a couple months ago. The goal was to present a comprehensive overview of data sources and show how to acquire and process the data. Here’s a brief cheat sheet.
BMW: HP Race and/or M Datalogger (look for a small black box on the tail of racey models). Their Connected App works with TFT-display as well as ConnectedCradle bikes and records almost all the time. Eric Deyerl knows this system well.
Ducati: BOLO for Ducati Data Monitoring (DDM) and the DDA (Ducati Data Analyzer). Ed Fatzinger has done great work exploring DDM. To determine if a bike’s so-equipped, search the owner’s manual for “DDM.”
The DDA is an aftermarket datalogger available from Ducati that was introduced in 2007. Check the manual to confirm, but in my experience the device will be plugged into a harness in the tail, if it exists.
Harley-Davidson: Check to see if the bike is equipped with a Boom! Box 6.5 GT, GTS, or Skyline OS infotainment system. All can record GPS if triggered. Also, thanks to Tony Andreoni for bringing the Screamin’ Eagle Pro Street Tuner to my attention. A sneaky little datalogger.
Honda: Airbag equipped Gold Wings have a related control module and might have some basic data.
Kawasaki: Select 2013+ models are equipped with bona fide EDRs. Search the manual for “EDR” to see if a model is equipped. Ed Fatzinger has done TONS of great work here too.
Yamaha: Some models are equipped with their CCU (Communication Control Unit), which can be interrogated with the Y-TRAC app.
On to some alternative sources.
Airbag vests: Alpinestars’ Tech-Air devices capture IMU data, and if the rider is using the related app, GPS data too. Dainese’s Smart Jacket records both IMU and GPS, as does the Klim Ai-1. Andre Doria and Ed Fatzinger know this topic well.
Apps: Almost every manufacturer has an app that records GPS data and some connect directly to the bike. Here are the apps I’m aware of that might store data: BMW Connected, Ducati Link, H-D, KTMconnect, Kawasaki Rideology, My Triumph, Rever, and Yamaha MC Connect. There are others, but they all rely on access to the phone or the rider’s account.
Cameras: Anything with GPS or an IMU, most notably GoPro HERO5 to HERO13. Sadly, the 12 doesn’t have GPS.
Dataloggers: Dynojet Power Vision, Power Vision 3, Power Vision 4, and POD-300 all have serious datalogging capability. Unfortunately, the Power Commanders do not. Woolich’s Log Box is rare, but stores a plethora of data and is likely to be recording if installed.
Dashcams: Motorcycle-specific dashcams are available now and becoming more common. Some models have crash detection and save all sorts of good info.
Diagnostics: Usually a Hail Mary, but you might get some useful snapshot data.
Infotainment systems: Many systems can log a trip. Check the manual and interrogate accordingly. Berla has motorcycle infotainment on their radar, but it’s not likely to come anytime soon.
Hopefully that helps point you in the right direction on your next motorcycle case. If you’d like to learn more about the data and interrogation methods, I’ve got a full-blown motorcycle recon course running this August and I’d love to see you there!
Keep exploring,
Lou Peck
Lightpoint | Axiom