GPS is Here............... - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Smurf · 02-07-2008, 05:23 PM

Plugged it up, turned it on, and it found the location in about 15 seconds.

Set all the parameters and will take it out tomorrow for a test run.

So Far...............So Good..........................

For the moment it seems like I got a good deal. It came with the update CD, House Charger, Car Charger, Windshield Mount, Soft Carrying Case, and Rigid Mount for the Dash of the vehicle.

I will keep you posted on the progress.

**Clint** · 02-07-2008, 05:27 PM

Someone please hold Smurf by the hand and show him the GPS forum.

Thread moved. Again.

Uncle B · 02-07-2008, 05:30 PM

Which brand GPS did you go with???

busa-boy33 · 02-07-2008, 05:37 PM

hehe.. poor smurf.. the room is down the hall to your left near the womens bathroom.. so easy to find..sheesh..

Easy Rider · 02-07-2008, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by RowdyRed94

Someone please hold Smurf by the hand and show him the GPS forum.

Let's see.....
He's had a verbal warning.......and a written warning.......
Maybe it's time for a ticket!!!!

tricker · 02-07-2008, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Let's see.....
He's had a verbal warning.......and a written warning.......
Maybe it's time for a ticket!!!!

where is kay when you need her.... she better not be actually working

Regal · 02-07-2008, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Uncle B

Which brand GPS did you go with???

Just got mine too. It's the Magellan 4210. I chose it over the other brands due to 2 features that I preffered. It has AAA Tour Book info that could be useful and the choice of "Most use OR Least use" of freeways. So far, I really like it. Will have to see how it stands up to the bike this summer. Not water proof and may be more fragile than some other brands but I'm wiling to take the chance.
Will be interesting to see what SMURF got and how it does.
I also will report back with any failures.
Rick

Easy Rider · 02-07-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Regal

Will have to see how it stands up to the bike this summer.

When it comes to putting it on the bike, you need to note that the external power to the unit is 5V. Thus, you need to KEEP the electronics inside the cigarette lighter plug.

Somehow using a GPS on a motorcycle......other than a Gold Wing....just seems wrong somehow.

Smurf · 02-08-2008, 05:42 PM

OK, OK, OK, OK..........................

So I didn't get it the first time. I did a search for GPS and nothing returned, so I figured that I was right (obviously I was wrong...........So Write Me A Ticket)

I apologize to all the Mods, and Admins.

As for the GPS.........I got the Magellan 4000 because of the price and I'm very pleased with it's performance.

Smurf

Smurf · 02-08-2008, 05:46 PM

Hey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I found the thread without my GPS.......

YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

robertc729 · 02-08-2008, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Smurf

So I didn't get it 3 times.

Smurf

There ya go.

Easy Rider · 02-08-2008, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smurf

As for the GPS.........I got the Magellan 4000 because of the price and I'm very pleased with it's performance.

Now we have something in common besides being short.........

You still have a monolopy on the blue thing though.

I plan a bike trip to Atlanta (Decatur, actually)next summer and may not take my 4000 'cause the whole trip is only 2 routes.......until I come into the Atlanta metro area on US 41 and try to get from there to Decatur without using the Interstates and without going through downtown.

Looking at the "detailed" paper map of the area, it appears that there is NO good way to do that. If the GPS will pick me a route for that last 20 miles or so maybe it would be worth it to take it along.
What'ya think?

Uncle B · 02-08-2008, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Easy Rider

If the GPS will pick me a route for that last 20 miles or so maybe it would be worth it to take it along.

What'ya think?

GPS's
What is the way that riders that use GPS's can download their traveled routes, and share then with those of us that like to take trips on our bikes?

Rockhead · 02-08-2008, 07:33 PM

I was just about to say that.

When I do a GPS ride its turn by turn instructions that I have already predetermined and downloaded to the gps-r. Using the computer is going to be a boring ride, unless you’re in a hurry to get somewhere and like to count the miles down.

Smurf I think you said it did come with mapping software.

Another cool feature even if you ventured off the path it records where you are, speed, altitude, etc.... When you get home after finding a few new cool roads you can retrack and save those new tracks to maybe add onto a good ride.

Easy Rider · 02-08-2008, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rockhead

Smurf I think you said it did come with mapping software.

Another cool feature even if you ventured off the path it records where you are, speed, altitude, etc.... When you get home after finding a few new cool roads you can retrack and save those new tracks to maybe add onto a good ride.

Alas, it doesn't come with any mapping software and I don't think it will leave "bread crumbs" or do a track back either. If it does, I haven't found it yet.

Rockhead · 02-08-2008, 09:58 PM

Even the $80 garmin e-trax does that and has for years. Damn that blows

tricker · 02-09-2008, 08:50 AM

hey smurf.... get lost with the new gps yet?

Smurf · 02-13-2008, 07:01 AM

Nope not yet.............

But I'm taking Smurfette on a little trip this weekend.

Gonna type in an address and follow the directions..................Let cha know...

Ext1jdh · 02-13-2008, 01:36 PM

My garmin usually gives me a nice trip if I turn on the avoidances for highways and tollways. i've seen some beautiful parts of the North Woods in Wisconsin that way. Unfortunately, you gotta go 300 miles away from Chicago to get to the nice parts.

Rockhead · 02-13-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ext1jdh

My garmin usually gives me a nice trip if I turn on the avoidances for highways and tollways. i've seen some beautiful parts of the North Woods in Wisconsin that way. Unfortunately, you gotta go 300 miles away from Chicago to get to the nice parts.

Lol Exit right Independence Boulevard

02-07-2008, 05:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,198	GPS is Here............... Plugged it up, turned it on, and it found the location in about 15 seconds. Set all the parameters and will take it out tomorrow for a test run. So Far...............So Good.......................... For the moment it seems like I got a good deal. It came with the update CD, House Charger, Car Charger, Windshield Mount, Soft Carrying Case, and Rigid Mount for the Dash of the vehicle. I will keep you posted on the progress. __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-07-2008, 05:30 PM	#3 (permalink)
Uncle B Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: Jun 2006 Bike: 06 Suzuki Boulevard C50T Location: Gordon Texas Latitude: 32.54833 Longitude: -98.36889 Posts: 3,614	Which brand GPS did you go with??? __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Long, & Have Fun Benjamin Franklin> They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. http://www.gordontexas.net/ http://www.gordonvfd.com/

02-08-2008, 05:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,198	OK, OK, OK, OK.......................... So I didn't get it the first time. I did a search for GPS and nothing returned, so I figured that I was right (obviously I was wrong...........So Write Me A Ticket) I apologize to all the Mods, and Admins. As for the GPS.........I got the Magellan 4000 because of the price and I'm very pleased with it's performance. Smurf __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-08-2008, 05:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,198	Hey !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found the thread without my GPS....... YIPEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-08-2008, 07:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,753	I was just about to say that. When I do a GPS ride its turn by turn instructions that I have already predetermined and downloaded to the gps-r. Using the computer is going to be a boring ride, unless you’re in a hurry to get somewhere and like to count the miles down. Smurf I think you said it did come with mapping software. Another cool feature even if you ventured off the path it records where you are, speed, altitude, etc.... When you get home after finding a few new cool roads you can retrack and save those new tracks to maybe add onto a good ride. Last edited by Rockhead; 02-08-2008 at 07:37 PM.

02-07-2008, 05:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Bike: 2006 Suzuki Hayabusa - Honda VTX 1300 Location: Mississippi Gulf Coast Posts: 3,798	hehe.. poor smurf.. the room is down the hall to your left near the womens bathroom.. so easy to find..sheesh..

02-08-2008, 09:58 PM	#16 (permalink)
Rockhead M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Bike: M50 Location: 1060 West Addison, Chicago Posts: 3,753	Even the $80 garmin e-trax does that and has for years. Damn that blows

02-09-2008, 08:50 AM	#17 (permalink)
tricker Plucked one Joined: May 2007 Bike: 2004 kawasaki zzr 600 Location: rochester, minnesota Posts: 4,384	hey smurf.... get lost with the new gps yet? __________________ Are you nucking futs!

02-13-2008, 07:01 AM	#18 (permalink)
Smurf Quiche' King Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: 2005 Red Flamed M-50 Location: McDonough Georgia Posts: 4,198	Nope not yet............. But I'm taking Smurfette on a little trip this weekend. Gonna type in an address and follow the directions..................Let cha know... __________________ "I would rather be lucky than good!"

02-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#19 (permalink)
Ext1jdh Just Won't Go Away ! Joined: Apr 2005 Bike: Sold Location: Westmont, IL, US Posts: 5,174	My garmin usually gives me a nice trip if I turn on the avoidances for highways and tollways. i've seen some beautiful parts of the North Woods in Wisconsin that way. Unfortunately, you gotta go 300 miles away from Chicago to get to the nice parts. __________________ I'm spending an extended period away from the board. If you need to contact me, use the PM.

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