The-Zebra, my free phone app for bikes

[Whealie]

I would like to let everyone know about my free phone app for bikers

I developed it with the help of forum members over at xrv.org.uk, where I am a moderator. The app, called the-Zebra because I ride a zebra-striped bike, helps you track spending on your motorbike and set reminders so you never forget to MOT your bike or change your oil again.

It works on iPhone https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-zebra/id608043554?ls=1&mt=8
and Android. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.the_zebra.android.app

When you fill up with petrol the-Zebra will convert your litres and total spending to miles per gallon (MPG). It shows what you got out of that last tankful and your overall average.

You can set a reminder for either your bike service as a whole, or a separate reminder for oil, spark plugs, air filter and other individual service items. You can also set reminders to check your tyres. You can set reminders by date or by mileage. You can record your spending by individual item or overall service too.

You can use the app to store information about your bike’s insurer and broker and, if you want, keep your policy number handy in case you ever need to exchange insurance details with a “sorry mate I didn’t see you” case driver.

I’m adding to the app regularly, so let me know what else you want the app to do. One of the first suggestions over on xrv.org.uk was to add cars, so now you can keep records for as many cars and bikes as you own.

Within the app you can compare your own bikes, but soon you will be able to log on to my website and compare your bike with other riders with the same bike.

The current list of items you can monitor includes:
Insurance
MOT
Tax
Service
Oil change
Oil filter
Fuel filter
Air filter
Spark plugs
Chain
Brakes
Clutch
Electrics
Tyres
Accessories
Other

What else would you want to see included?

Also, if any of your members have any problems with their insurance, for example, I might be able to help –as I have done for several guys on XRV (this is latest: https://the-zebra.com/motorcycle-direct-says-sorry-with-300/).

I’m a financial journalist who has worked on the inside of the insurance industry, so I know all their tricks.
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www.the-zebra.com

[CaNsA]

The-Zebra ate my lion....

[RhynoCZ]

You are wasting your time, I'm afraid.
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'87 Honda XBR 500, '96 Kawasaki ZX7R P1, '90 Honda CB-1, '88 Kawasaki GPz550, MZ 150 ETZ
'95 Mercedes-Benz w202 C200 CGI, '98 Mercedes-Benz w210 E200 Kompressor

[Whealie]

Maybe, but it is genuine, and not some automated spam.

I decided to do it when I realised I was riding a bike with no MOT for several months.
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www.the-zebra.com

[kerr]

[Whealie]

[lllN30lll]

I know it's for smart phones but I don't keep the same phone longer than a year, so will it save my details if I remove/reinstall the app/flash a new rom/swap phones?
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Turbo R1
CRF450R

[Whealie]

[bazza]

Let me guess - you install this really, really useful app, register your details (including email - "just for updates, honest", and spend the rest of your life deleting spam from insewerance companies?*

*Other variations on this theme are also available, but the common denominator is having your email address sold on.
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"That's it. You people have stood in my way long enough. I'm going to clown college."
'98 Ducati 750SS, '08 Suzuki GSX650F ©2004-2014, Bazza's Harmless Banter

[Whealie]

Nope, the email address is not currently used at all. It is there for when you need to confirm who you are if you want to log on to the website. Set up an email address just for this - a hotmail or Gmail address - if you like. You won't get spammed.

The app doesn't ask your real name or anything like that, though on the website, you will be able to complete as much or as little personal data as you want - but only if you want.

But I'm never giving any of it away. I'm not selling personal data to anyone.

I hope to be able to get some interesting statistics for news stories etc and to be able do market research among users - more accurate surveys than those currently done, free from the influence of advertisers etc. This is the sort of thing that will require you to use the same email address as you registered with the app, so I know that only genuine bikers are filling out the survey instead of one company signing up loads of times and loading the survey results.

In the original app I didn't include insurance policy numbers but people said it would be useful. Again - you do not have to fill that in if you like. Only do so if you want it there as a reminder in case you need to exchange details with someone.
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www.the-zebra.com

[The Shaggy D.A.]

[Whealie]

[yen_powell]

[Whealie]

Cheers, Yen.
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www.the-zebra.com

[bazza]

[andy_uk]

[ScaredyCat]

[Blau Zedong]

[ScaredyCat]

[andy_uk]

Installed it this morning and every time I attempt to launch it, it just force closes :/
Phone's a ZTE Blade (Rooted Orange Sanfrancisco running Swedish Spring RLS5).
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Aprilia Classic 125, GS500E, ER5-A1, ER5-C4, ER6 & an XJ6 project frame...

[bazza]

[c_dug]

Such a cynical bunch on here!
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I am a bellend, I am a man of constant sorrow, I am a gummy bear, I am a rock.

[ScaredyCat]

[Whealie]

[Whealie]