GPS Recommendations?
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GPS Recommendations?
Hey all.
I saw an existing post on this topic but it was kind of stale. It seemed like various Garmin models were the most positively mentioned.
Recently a friend asked me to find out what the most popular / best GPS choice would be for her husband's 2003 Road King. He has a birthday coming up.
Any opinions based on actual experience good or bad you might share with me about which GPS is best for the money or otherwise?
Thanks in advance.
I saw an existing post on this topic but it was kind of stale. It seemed like various Garmin models were the most positively mentioned.
Recently a friend asked me to find out what the most popular / best GPS choice would be for her husband's 2003 Road King. He has a birthday coming up.
Any opinions based on actual experience good or bad you might share with me about which GPS is best for the money or otherwise?
Thanks in advance.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
VZ Navigator on my cell phone works pretty good for those times I need a quick direction, gas station or place to eat. Pair it up with a Blueant Interphone for the voice directions. At $9.99 a month it's not a bad option to the popular $800 unit.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
ORIGINAL: shmedly
Hey all.
I saw an existing post on this topic but it was kind of stale. It seemed like various Garmin models were the most positively mentioned.
Recently a friend asked me to find out what the most popular / best GPS choice would be for her husband's 2003 Road King. He has a birthday coming up.
Any opinions based on actual experience good or bad you might share with me about which GPS is best for the money or otherwise?
Thanks in advance.
Hey all.
I saw an existing post on this topic but it was kind of stale. It seemed like various Garmin models were the most positively mentioned.
Recently a friend asked me to find out what the most popular / best GPS choice would be for her husband's 2003 Road King. He has a birthday coming up.
Any opinions based on actual experience good or bad you might share with me about which GPS is best for the money or otherwise?
Thanks in advance.
The 550 is bluetooth capable which means it will connect with his phone.
The 450 is non bluetooth and considerably less expensive.
The Garmin units are touchscreen and also have the buttons on the left side for easier access.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
I have an opinion but it's not a popular one. If a person pulls off the road to use or check his GPS it's no more dangerous than someone who uses a cell phone after they pull off to the side of the road and use it. However, we know that alot of people don't do that to use their cell phone and I am willing to bet that alot of you that use a GPS don't either, especially those that have them mounted where they can be observed (used) any and all the time. I feel that one is no more dangerous than the other.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
The Zumo 550 and 450 are both waterproof and made for the motorcycle many others are not meant to be put on a bike. Read this: https://www.hdforums.com/m_2748601/tm.htm
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
your opinion is most probably right on
that having been said - the nice thing about the 550, and even the 450 i think, is that is speaks to you about what you are to do
so you don't really have to look at it when just going along. and it gives you plenty of notice, not something others do.
so you get like:
in 1 mile turn left on madison avenue
in 500 ft turn left on madison avenue
turn left on madison avenue then stay left
in 3 mile turn left onprairie
in 500 ft turn left on prairie and stay right
you get the idea
but yes, you can get to paying too much attention to it if you are not careful.
that having been said - the nice thing about the 550, and even the 450 i think, is that is speaks to you about what you are to do
so you don't really have to look at it when just going along. and it gives you plenty of notice, not something others do.
so you get like:
in 1 mile turn left on madison avenue
in 500 ft turn left on madison avenue
turn left on madison avenue then stay left
in 3 mile turn left onprairie
in 500 ft turn left on prairie and stay right
you get the idea
but yes, you can get to paying too much attention to it if you are not careful.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
ORIGINAL: warthogsf
VZ Navigator on my cell phone works pretty good for those times I need a quick direction, gas station or place to eat. Pair it up with a Blueant Interphone for the voice directions. At $9.99 a month it's not a bad option to the popular $800 unit.
VZ Navigator on my cell phone works pretty good for those times I need a quick direction, gas station or place to eat. Pair it up with a Blueant Interphone for the voice directions. At $9.99 a month it's not a bad option to the popular $800 unit.
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RE: GPS Recommendations?
ORIGINAL: whaap
I have an opinion but it's not a popular one. If a person pulls off the road to use or check his GPS it's no more dangerous than someone who uses a cell phone after they pull off to the side of the road and use it. However, we know that alot of people don't do that to use their cell phone and I am willing to bet that alot of you that use a GPS don't either, especially those that have them mounted where they can be observed (used) any and all the time. I feel that one is no more dangerous than the other.
I have an opinion but it's not a popular one. If a person pulls off the road to use or check his GPS it's no more dangerous than someone who uses a cell phone after they pull off to the side of the road and use it. However, we know that alot of people don't do that to use their cell phone and I am willing to bet that alot of you that use a GPS don't either, especially those that have them mounted where they can be observed (used) any and all the time. I feel that one is no more dangerous than the other.
I have ridden with a GPS monted on my bars for nearly 2 years. I set my destination before I ride, then simply glance at it once in a while ( like you would your speedometer) to see how far it is to the next turn. I refuse to try setting up a route while moving, thasts simply stupid and dangerous.
As for which GPS, I agree with the ZUMO, its made specifically for use with motorcycles, with the ability to switch over to the car whne needed. Even comes with both mounts for easy movement. I now have the 550, and its simply amazing what this baby can do..
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Sorry, $650, that's so much better.
I agree it would be very nice to have a Zumo, but I'm not willing to shell out that kind of money when most of the others on the market are half that much. Got to believe the price will come down or other manufactures will make a waterproof, lightweight, long battery life, visable in bright sunlight version in the near future (less than 5 1/2 years $650/$9.99) .
Until then I'm happy to save a few hundred bucks and pre-program my destination in the cell, put it in my pocket and listen to it on the Blueant. Don't need to see it, don't need to juggle it.
I agree it would be very nice to have a Zumo, but I'm not willing to shell out that kind of money when most of the others on the market are half that much. Got to believe the price will come down or other manufactures will make a waterproof, lightweight, long battery life, visable in bright sunlight version in the near future (less than 5 1/2 years $650/$9.99) .
Until then I'm happy to save a few hundred bucks and pre-program my destination in the cell, put it in my pocket and listen to it on the Blueant. Don't need to see it, don't need to juggle it.
ORIGINAL: Wecroft
Hard to juggle a cell phone with a 2" screen while riding and the most popular GPS ( Garmin 450 & 550) aren't anywhere near $800. They're around $500 and $650. Facts, just the facts!
ORIGINAL: warthogsf
VZ Navigator on my cell phone works pretty good for those times I need a quick direction, gas station or place to eat. Pair it up with a Blueant Interphone for the voice directions. At $9.99 a month it's not a bad option to the popular $800 unit.
VZ Navigator on my cell phone works pretty good for those times I need a quick direction, gas station or place to eat. Pair it up with a Blueant Interphone for the voice directions. At $9.99 a month it's not a bad option to the popular $800 unit.