When it hit me: On the way back from office, while riding my bike.
What got me thinking: Most new bikes, even the entry level bikes from the Hero MotoCorp (Honda's out remember?) have a digital display in the dashboard. I know that the Karizmas and Pulsars let you program the display to display a customized welcome message, your name, or some other useless flashy thing.
So whats the idea: Put in something useful in the dashboard. Here is what I would like to have:
1) The time - I haven't worn a wristwatch since I got a mobile and I can't believe wristwatches still aren't extinct. Anyway, if I am riding a bike, my hands are in use, and I usually need to reach some place quickly. The first thing I would like to know is if I am late or on schedule. How difficult is it to show me the time, I wouldn't even mind an analog watch! BTW, it's illegal to even have your mobile phone switched on while riding a vehicle (look it up if you don't believe me)
2) Programmable dates for date of expiry of PUC and insurance - why should I have to memorize these dates? OK, I can fish out my keys, open the bike's glove box, remove the panel, find the cover that holds these documents, find the relevant doc among these, scan it for the date but wouldn't it be that much easier to press two buttons on the dashboard to access this information? Are you more likely to forget your own name or the date your PUC/license expires?
3) Fuel tab and mileage calculator - show me exactly how many liters are in the tank and reset the trip meter automatically every time I fill in petrol. A press of a button should reveal the current mileage figure and I can then finally throw away my calculator.
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