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AZRyder · 02-26-2007, 09:38 AM

Are there any GPS' out there that are easy to mount and use that won't break the bank? Are there specific ones for bikes?

I'm looking for one that's fairly inexpensive.

JustinOhio · 02-26-2007, 10:13 AM

Mine was 800 bucks and I could have it in the car or on a bike. What do you mean by "inexpensive"? If you mean a hundred or 200 bucks, probably not.

Ext1jdh · 02-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Check out the Garmin i Series. i2, i3, i5.
They use a ball socket joint to connect, are small, lightweight, non-touch screen, and relatively inexpensive. Abes of Maine usually has them for a good price.

Off the top of my head, Garmin and TomTom both make motorcycle specific GPS units. You can get RAM mounts for just about any unit, though.

Justin, 800 bones? Does it also sing and dance? Dang bud you paid a lot for that thing.

AZRyder · 02-26-2007, 02:01 PM

jeez for 800 bucks it ought to start the bike up, warm the seat and dispense hot coffee..

I'll check out the garmins, thanks

Ext1jdh · 02-26-2007, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AZRyder

jeez for 800 bucks it ought to start the bike up, warm the seat and dispense hot coffee..

I was thinkin a lap dance at least

Rockhead · 02-26-2007, 10:51 PM

You two are sick.

JustinOhio · 02-26-2007, 11:45 PM

It's the Magellan Roadmate 760 model (I believe) and I bought it when it first came out... They still go for around 650 - 700 I've seen.

Ext1jdh · 02-27-2007, 10:42 AM

thats a good model. There are a few on ebay right now with buy-it-now of $289

**inspiron** · 02-27-2007, 11:11 AM

I've got a Garmin Quest, and Tomtom has been pushing their "Tomtom Rider" heavily. But the one that seems to get all of the attention (and the best reviews) at the moment is a new Garmin Zumo 550.

JustinOhio · 02-27-2007, 08:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

thats a good model. There are a few on ebay right now with buy-it-now of $289

Refurb models yeah

Electronics always drop pretty dramatically after a while. That way they can make room for their newest junk.

Ext1jdh · 02-27-2007, 08:14 PM

8 year veteran of computer tech jobs. I understand that stuff gets cheaper after a while.

Its still a crapload to spend on a GPS

JustinOhio · 02-27-2007, 08:17 PM

yeah, 12 years as a computer tech here... I make a lot of dumb buys... laugh

Silas · 06-03-2007, 05:33 PM

Try EDGEgps.com. They have refurbed units. A Garmin 2610 can be had for about $239 ( I got mine for that) It's an $800 unit.

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Ext1jdh Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Westmont, IL, US Posts: 5,174	Check out the Garmin i Series. i2, i3, i5. They use a ball socket joint to connect, are small, lightweight, non-touch screen, and relatively inexpensive. Abes of Maine usually has them for a good price. Off the top of my head, Garmin and TomTom both make motorcycle specific GPS units. You can get RAM mounts for just about any unit, though. Justin, 800 bones? Does it also sing and dance? Dang bud you paid a lot for that thing. __________________ I'm spending an extended period away from the board. If you need to contact me, use the PM. Last edited by Ext1jdh; 02-26-2007 at 10:19 AM.

02-26-2007, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
AZRyder Fifth gear streak Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: Suzuki C90T Location: Chandler Arizona Posts: 1,432	jeez for 800 bucks it ought to start the bike up, warm the seat and dispense hot coffee.. I'll check out the garmins, thanks __________________ -------------------------------------------------- Well they Say... Time loves a here, but only time will tell if he's real, He's a legend from Heaven, If he ain't he's a mouthpiece from hell.....

02-27-2007, 10:42 AM	#8 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Westmont, IL, US Posts: 5,174	thats a good model. There are a few on ebay right now with buy-it-now of $289 __________________ I'm spending an extended period away from the board. If you need to contact me, use the PM.

02-27-2007, 11:11 AM	#9 (permalink)
inspiron Muscle Biker Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: Blue Suzuki GSX 1400 (2003) Location: Canton Basel-Land, Switzerland (47.4493, 7.76536) Posts: 11,506	I've got a Garmin Quest, and Tomtom has been pushing their "Tomtom Rider" heavily. But the one that seems to get all of the attention (and the best reviews) at the moment is a new Garmin Zumo 550. __________________ blog: gsx1400

02-26-2007, 10:13 AM	#2 (permalink)
JustinOhio Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: '06 M50 (Blue) Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 80	Mine was 800 bucks and I could have it in the car or on a bike. What do you mean by "inexpensive"? If you mean a hundred or 200 bucks, probably not.

02-26-2007, 10:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,754	You two are sick.

02-26-2007, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
JustinOhio Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: '06 M50 (Blue) Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 80	It's the Magellan Roadmate 760 model (I believe) and I bought it when it first came out... They still go for around 650 - 700 I've seen.

02-27-2007, 08:14 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Westmont, IL, US Posts: 5,174	8 year veteran of computer tech jobs. I understand that stuff gets cheaper after a while. Its still a crapload to spend on a GPS __________________ I'm spending an extended period away from the board. If you need to contact me, use the PM.

02-27-2007, 08:17 PM	#12 (permalink)
JustinOhio Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: '06 M50 (Blue) Location: Fremont, Ohio Posts: 80	yeah, 12 years as a computer tech here... I make a lot of dumb buys... laugh

06-03-2007, 05:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Silas Newbie Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 15	Cheap GPS Try EDGEgps.com. They have refurbed units. A Garmin 2610 can be had for about $239 ( I got mine for that) It's an $800 unit.

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