"SPOT" Satellite Messenger

While visiting BMW Motorcycles of Detroit, I learned that mechanic extraordinaire, Don Lusk, was on a motorcycle excursion in Central America. Equipped with a SPOT satellite messenger, he is able to periodically report his location, allowing friends to track his progress using Google Maps.
http://share.findmespot.com/shared/faces/viewspots.jsp?glId=0iO5pLdD1QpvTHlfrcAD29eca1PyrqZSz

SPOT features include a 9-1-1 emergency alert function and "Ask for Help" to instead request help from friends and family. Aside from the safety and security this product could afford a rider, it might be of some comfort to loved ones thousands of miles away to know you've got it.