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southwest oh | Do you use the GPS display while riding? I've never used one . . . listen only. What am I missing? (I've always made it back home. |
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Iron Butt
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, WI | Yes. |
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Tourer
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Vineland, NJ United States | yes, once you get used to it, you'll never turn it off. |
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Tourer
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Visionary
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Pittsburgh, PA | yes |
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Visionary
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New Bohemia, Va | no, never used a gps on my bike, probably never will. |
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Iron Butt
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, FL United States | edsasdelli - 2011-05-10 7:53 AM
yes, once you get used to it, you'll never turn it off.?
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Iron Butt
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Western WA | Always on. I actually use it as my speedometer more than anything.
Oh, and the altimeter for elevation. Kind of cool to see how high that hill was, or how fast we dropped into a valley.
But I use it mostly to find snacks. |
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Visionary
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Memphis | Mount it only for long trips. Mostly for ETA to that day's destination. Kind of fun to call my brother 600 miles away and say ""I'm pulling out of the driveway now, will be there at 7:38." (And then do what it takes to make that happen. ) |
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Tourer
Posts: 390
| SongFan - 2011-05-10 11:50 AM
Mount it only for long trips.? Mostly for ETA to that day's destination.? Kind of fun to call my brother 600 miles away and say ""I'm pulling out of the driveway now, will be there at 7:38."? (And then do what it takes to make that happen. )
Wow no pit stops????? 
I use mine all the time. It was usefull on my Montana trip.......What are all those squigly lines ahead?? |
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Tourer
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Indianapolis, IN | I like the way I know the names of the roads before I get there. Sometimes just riding along it's hard to see or even find the road sign before you have to commit to the turn. The names of approaching roads are on the display before you get there. Also as mentioned earlier the speed limit is posted on the screen, as well as compass heading and many other features depending on the model. Most useful out on the road is that most of them have and instant feature that allow you to find the nearest fuel to your current location. What I like is that there is never a need for a paper map or directions and you rarely if ever have to ask for directions. |
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Tourer
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Woodland Hills, CA | I never used one until my Canada trip last year, and now I rarely leave home without it. Not only does it give me a LOT if information when, but my cell phone links works through it and to my bluetooth intercom. Not that I use my phone when I ride, but its nice to be accessible if someone really needs me. And given that whoever is calling comes up on the GPS screen, its really easy to screen calls.
I never thought I would every use a GPS, but now that I have, I can't imagine doing without. Now THAT's a "darkside". |
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just curious