BEYOND THE BLACKBOX:
AN EXPLORATION OF
MOTORCYCLE DATA SOURCES

From infotainment systems, EDRs, and dataloggers to apps and airbag vests, a wealth of untapped data surrounds motorcycles. This course equips you with the skills to uncover and harness them.

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DETAILS

DatesAvailable On Demand
InstructorLou Peck, P.E.
CEUs2
Cost$195

This lecture is prerecorded and can be viewed any time that is convenient to you. Run time is approximately two hours.

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TRAINING RESULTS

As motorcycles become more advanced, the number of potential data sources continues to grow. It's essential to understand what data may exist and how to interrogate the related systems. 

Lou has spent 100+ hours researching and testing systems over the years and summarized his findings in this two-hour module. It’s a comprehensive overview of data sources and a discussion on how to get the data.

Systems Discussed:

  • EDRs

  • Infotainment units

  • Dataloggers

  • Fuel Modification Units (Dyno Jet)

  • Action and Dash Cameras

  • Airbag vests

  • Apps

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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Lou Peck is a Professional Engineer and ACTAR-accredited collision reconstructionist with 20+ years of experience. He developed Northwestern University’s Motorcycle Collision Reconstruction course and is the lead author of the motorcycle chapter in their upcoming textbook.

As a forensic engineer and former Expert level roadracer, he has a unique understanding of motorcycle dynamics and capabilities.

He has authored several publications analyzing, sliding friction, impact speed, braking performance, glancing behavior, and data from on-board recorders.

HIGH QUALITY LECTURES

Lectures are recorded in our in-house studio, equipped with a professional video camera and microphones. Several days are devoted to editing the content, to offer the attendee a smooth experience balancing presentation of the instructor, materials, and hands-on projects. Check out a sample below!

FROM THE COMFORT OF YOUR OFFICE

Over the last decade, Lou has developed and refined these materials while teaching to reconstructionists around the world. Prospective attendees can now access this course from the comfort of their office without the need to pay for expensive travel and lodging. 



The course spans three full days and allows the student to complete each day's lectures and exercises at a time that is convenient to them.

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FAQs

  • Upon completion of the course, you will receive a certificate of attendance.

  • Purchase includes two weeks of access to the course lecture, starting from the date of purchase. Additionally, you'll receive lifetime access to PDFs of all current course materials, plus any future updates.

  • It does! The course will cover determining whether a specific Kawasaki model has an ECU, what data can be found on it, how that data is captured, where to locate the ECU on the motorcycle, and the process for retrieving and analyzing the data.

  • It does! The course will cover apps from manufacturers like Harley-Davidson and BMW, as well as third-party apps to keep an eye on.

  • We expect this course to be eligible for two CEUs. To qualify, please submit an Individual CEU Application and your certificate of attendance.

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