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JoeB · 07-25-2006, 07:29 PM

was wondering if anyone uses this, and which unit is the best cost wise.

JES883 · 07-26-2006, 05:28 PM

I use iNav software on my pocket PC with a bluetooth GPS unit. I use electrical tape to fasten my phone to the bike. I only use it to calibrate my speedometer. It's hard to see and the electrical tape leaves gunk that I have to pick off.

This is probably not the solution you're looking for.

JES883 · 07-26-2006, 06:13 PM

Maybe look here:

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Ext1jdh · 07-27-2006, 12:01 PM

I use a garmin C330 when I cage, but just directions or a small street map when I ride. Since I have no since of direction, it makes for some interesting rides through places I had not planned on.

peter-reebok · 11-27-2006, 08:54 PM

I have a Ipaq Pocket PC, with a bluetooth GPS unit that attaches to the speedo with some velcro.
The Ipaq sits in my pocket. I tend not to turn them on, but use them when stopped, or if I am hopelessly lost!.

Have to get a cig lighter socket fitted so I can charge them on the fly - not happy with battery life.

But I can always find my way back to a significant road that gets me home.

GPS unit on Ebay - $100 Aust
Tom Tom software - pirated - 50c cd!

Value - Priceless!.

Firedog · 11-27-2006, 08:58 PM

I have a Garmin Quest. I like it a lot as it helps to keep me from being lost. Or, more ideally, it helps me find my way home after getting a good ride in (a.k.a., getting lost).

D REX · 03-06-2007, 09:53 AM

I allways take a GPS with me, whether or not I use it. I have bought a mount for my Garmin ETREX LEGEND and put it on the handlebars now. Use it only when I need too, cuz it eats batteries.

tallannie · 03-06-2007, 10:44 AM

... and we have Tom Tom GPS. It was $400 on sale at Best Buy. we use it anytime we are not exactly sure where we are going and it works very well. It has a stock of 'points of interest' which we use now a lot when we travel...it finds railroad museums, old aircraft museums, the nearest Starbucks even ! We mount it with velcro to the dash and we use it on (internal battery seems to last a good long time) when we ride. We make a GPS location out of wherever we leave our bike trailer and then just ride. If we are unsure of a road ahead, TOM Tom shows us which is curvier...lol.
When we feel like heading home, Tom Tom shows us our way back to the trailer... like breadcrumbs ! We will never be without one again.

peter-reebok · 03-08-2007, 03:43 PM

I have a PDA with Tom Tom software.
I also have my MP3 music on the PDA.
it talks bluetooth with the receiver, the size of a matchbox, which is mounted with velcro on the bars.
I listen to the PDA, and turn on the GPS if required.
Don't need to look at it, it talks to me through the earpieces.

Did a 3600km trip recently, and it even told me when to look for fuel (waypoints pre programmed in).

I have found it more useful for trip planning, as we have 500-600 km areas without fuel between them, so a bit of planning is very handy.
Short trips - use it very often.
Long trips - no need to have it turned on all the time. If you are prudent, battery will last 2-3 days.

Silas · 06-03-2007, 05:31 PM

Had a Garmin V on my Honda VTX. The unit lasted 5 years and is now being repaired. Great because of 25 hour battery life. Ram mount on handlebars really nice.
Bought a Tom Tom GO 300 for about $200 on ebay refurb. Mounted it..looked great. Then found a GPS Tech who said that that model was a little fragile for a bike (anyone else have a 300?) So I put it in car. It had a lithium battery...4 hour life...I liked that.
Last week I got a Garmin 2610 and mounted it with Ram mounts. Looks fantastic. Wired it directly to battery using Garmin kit. Works better than Tom Tom. Glare doesn't affect it.
Looks good on my Yamaha FZ1 2007

07-25-2006, 07:29 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeB Seat Tester Joined: May 2006 Posts: 81	anyone use GPS ? was wondering if anyone uses this, and which unit is the best cost wise.

07-26-2006, 05:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	I use iNav software on my pocket PC with a bluetooth GPS unit. I use electrical tape to fasten my phone to the bike. I only use it to calibrate my speedometer. It's hard to see and the electrical tape leaves gunk that I have to pick off. This is probably not the solution you're looking for. __________________ JES883

07-26-2006, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
JES883 TurtleWax Taster Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: K5 GSX-R600 & 2003 HD 883 Location: MI Posts: 573	Maybe look here: Aerostich/RiderWearHouse Motorcycle Jackets, Suits, Clothing, & Gear __________________ JES883

07-27-2006, 12:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Westmont, IL, US Posts: 5,174	I use a garmin C330 when I cage, but just directions or a small street map when I ride. Since I have no since of direction, it makes for some interesting rides through places I had not planned on. __________________ I'm spending an extended period away from the board. If you need to contact me, use the PM.

11-27-2006, 08:54 PM	#5 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 671	All the time I have a Ipaq Pocket PC, with a bluetooth GPS unit that attaches to the speedo with some velcro. The Ipaq sits in my pocket. I tend not to turn them on, but use them when stopped, or if I am hopelessly lost!. Have to get a cig lighter socket fitted so I can charge them on the fly - not happy with battery life. But I can always find my way back to a significant road that gets me home. GPS unit on Ebay - $100 Aust Tom Tom software - pirated - 50c cd! Value - Priceless!.

11-27-2006, 08:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Firedog Foil Inspector Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: BMW K1200LT Location: West Lafayette, IN Posts: 961	I have a Garmin Quest. I like it a lot as it helps to keep me from being lost. Or, more ideally, it helps me find my way home after getting a good ride in (a.k.a., getting lost). __________________ "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt." -Abraham Lincoln

03-06-2007, 09:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
D REX Seat Tester Joined: Feb 2007 Bike: VTX 1300 Location: battle creek, mi Posts: 74	GPS usage! I allways take a GPS with me, whether or not I use it. I have bought a mount for my Garmin ETREX LEGEND and put it on the handlebars now. Use it only when I need too, cuz it eats batteries.

03-06-2007, 10:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
tallannie Sit speling cheker Joined: Dec 2006 Bike: C50 Boulevard Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 1,783	high tech bread crumbs... ... and we have Tom Tom GPS. It was $400 on sale at Best Buy. we use it anytime we are not exactly sure where we are going and it works very well. It has a stock of 'points of interest' which we use now a lot when we travel...it finds railroad museums, old aircraft museums, the nearest Starbucks even ! We mount it with velcro to the dash and we use it on (internal battery seems to last a good long time) when we ride. We make a GPS location out of wherever we leave our bike trailer and then just ride. If we are unsure of a road ahead, TOM Tom shows us which is curvier...lol. When we feel like heading home, Tom Tom shows us our way back to the trailer... like breadcrumbs ! We will never be without one again. __________________ ...Just in Time moto-cookie delivery

03-08-2007, 03:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
peter-reebok Wants Better Weather Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: Suzuki M50 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 671	Using the GPS for 6 months I have a PDA with Tom Tom software. I also have my MP3 music on the PDA. it talks bluetooth with the receiver, the size of a matchbox, which is mounted with velcro on the bars. I listen to the PDA, and turn on the GPS if required. Don't need to look at it, it talks to me through the earpieces. Did a 3600km trip recently, and it even told me when to look for fuel (waypoints pre programmed in). I have found it more useful for trip planning, as we have 500-600 km areas without fuel between them, so a bit of planning is very handy. Short trips - use it very often. Long trips - no need to have it turned on all the time. If you are prudent, battery will last 2-3 days.

06-03-2007, 05:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
Silas Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Gps Had a Garmin V on my Honda VTX. The unit lasted 5 years and is now being repaired. Great because of 25 hour battery life. Ram mount on handlebars really nice. Bought a Tom Tom GO 300 for about $200 on ebay refurb. Mounted it..looked great. Then found a GPS Tech who said that that model was a little fragile for a bike (anyone else have a 300?) So I put it in car. It had a lithium battery...4 hour life...I liked that. Last week I got a Garmin 2610 and mounted it with Ram mounts. Looks fantastic. Wired it directly to battery using Garmin kit. Works better than Tom Tom. Glare doesn't affect it. Looks good on my Yamaha FZ1 2007

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