That's exactly the way I want us to ride Fatboy. No idle chatter, just necessary communication. Glad to hear that you thought it was "priceless" on a group ride. Without having any group riding experience the CB idea just made a lot of sense to me using it in the manner that you and your riding pals use it.Myself and 3 friends with Ultras just returned from a trip to Montana (from Oregon) and I would say the CB's were priceless. No idle chatter, just routing/pee stops/butt breaks/food/fuel were the most conversation items. I also have a Road Tech Zumo 660 and had the route totally mapped and if I was not leading I communicated the turns/motels to the lead bike via CB!!
Priceless on a group ride in my opinion.
Roger
Good idea relaying the directions to the lead rider via GPS from the rear in those moment of "lead rider indecision"!