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Cruiser
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San Diego, CA | Looking to add a GPS to my XCT, but so many choices (motorcycle GPS, auto GPS, GPS APP for smart phone, etc) out there, not sure which way to go. Can't see dumping like $700 for a motorcycle GPS, but would like to have something weather proof as I'm starting to do longer rides, and will be doing the USA 4 Corners in May. I do need BT, and all of North America Maps as I will be poking up into Canada for a bit.
What does everyone else use?
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Iron Butt
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Mt. Vernon, WASH. | If you're going to the GWN take your passport or get an enhanced drivers license or Unka Sammy won't let you back in, Canada frowns on guns and particularly pistols, if ya smoke, only bring a couple of packs or it could be a smuggling bust (smokes are REALLY REALLY pricey in Canada) same with large amounts of booze. Check with the local Canadian Counsel for a more complete list of do's and don't do's |
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Tourer
Posts: 430
| Re. Waterproof. Sandwich bags have always worked for me on gps and phone. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 228
| Garmin 1490T on a Ram handlebar mount |
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Cruiser
Posts: 65
| I use Garmin NUVI 550 waterproof and 289.95 from GPS city.
http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-nuvi-550-automoto-kit.html |
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Visionary
Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA | i completely GAVE UP on motorcycle gps units i have owned (4-5) and they all lasted about 1.5-2 yrs.. then failed in one way or another.. Now i use only automotive gps units or my android smartphone with google maps. I use the android because it acts as a gps and internet/mp3 radio.. i have used my android over 7000 miles in ALL weather conditions. if it rains i just simply use a sandwich bag upside down.. for when i used to use my $99 garmin gps i did the same thing.. i will NEVER pay for a unnecessary motorcycle gps. |
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Iron Butt
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, WI | I have the new Zumo LM 350. I like it. 
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Cruiser
Posts: 281
| Do as you wish but I will always recommend a motorcycle-specific Garmin Zumo, particularly for the ability to plan complex routes.
FWIW, our Garmin Zumo 450 lasted for almost 70,000 miles over 4 years before it crapped out. Turns out it was just a bad digitizer screen and I was able to fix it myself, good as new for about $25. |
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Visionary
Posts: 3773
Pittsburgh, PA | Google maps can plan any route you want and thou can do it on your pc. You can also cache your maps to your android as well as now with android 4.1.1 use Google now to follow your route then as it detects traffic it can warn you then reroute you based on your preset settings. I saw a article a few months ago that said Garmin has been taking a serious hit financially because of smartphones and Google maps. There is no Need to purchase a $500-$900 motorcycle GPS when If you have a smartphone You can do everything plus more.. (gigs and gigs worth of mp3s, internet radio. If a motorcycle GPS was around $150 $200 I might buy one. But not when they cost what they do and my smartphone does that plus more or when you can use a cheapo car GPS. |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 1066
Peru, IN | Ice Cream Sandwich ROKS!! I have it on my S 2. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1229
Rancho Cucamonga, CA | The problem I had using a cell phone as my gps, was keeping the power plugged in without the vibration destroying the connection at the phone. The only thing that worked long time was tapeing the two together, but not real practical. I know have two Samsung phones that can only be charged now by wrapping the chord around them 3 times so the connection is jammed forward. |
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | Must have been the phones or charging device. I have used 2 androids now 1 Motorola bionic and. 2 Samsung galaxy s3 and on the Motorola I did a 4000 mile trip with it and charging was never a issue. But i was using oem chargers. No aftermarket. |
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Visionary
Posts: 1308
Sand Rock, AL United States | I like a wire bound paper Atlas better than anything. I like to see the big picture. I used my Atlas for for a 5000 mile , 6 day trip out west. It was great! I would look at it at gas stops and plot my next course. |
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Puddle Jumper
Posts: 35
Virginia Beach, VA | Was wondering about that mount you have and also how you power it? We just did a Poker run in Northern VA and i Live in Southern VA so after riding in traffic for 3 hours in Rush 3 hour traffic on a friday in a place we didnt know, i decided the vision needed GPS. But have no clue where to begin. Any help would be great. |
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Cruiser
Posts: 143
Lexington Park, MD | theogre1969 - 2012-10-25 10:55 PM
Was wondering about that mount you have and also how you power it? We just did a Poker run in Northern VA and i Live in Southern VA so after riding in traffic for 3 hours in Rush 3 hour traffic on a friday in a place we didnt know, i decided the vision needed GPS. But have no clue where to begin. Any help would be great.
Hey Ogre check your PM, may be able to help ya locally here. Also, here is a thread that I think really has ALOt of good info!!!
Tim
http://www.vision-riders.com/bb/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5316&pos... |
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Visionary
Posts: 2300
Georgia, west of Atlanta | Rollin: Is the LM 350 easy to read in bright sunlight ?? |
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Iron Butt
Posts: 825
, WI | XRsteve - 2012-10-26 8:20 AM Rollin: Is the LM 350 easy to read in bright sunlight ?? It's a lot better than my 2720. I have used it on a few trips and I don't remember any sunlight issues. GPS City has a few videos on it - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwCSaMbFEJA&feature=player_embedded http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=kASCx_ML538 |
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