GPS recommendations
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,144
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From: British Columbia
+ 1 for the Zumo. I have the 550. I didn't think I needed all the bells and whistles either. I only decided to pay the extra dollars for the vibration and rain resistance, but I use more and more of it's features as time goes buy. Other than the price, it is GREAT.
Dennis
Dennis
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 861
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From: NW Louisiana
Just used my Garmin 205W yesterday to find a cemetary for a PGR event. It is mounted in a Ram Mount. The sun was a little problem but I could still see the turn arrows and mileage to turn, so that helped. 205W ran me $99.00, zip loc .20 cents. Vibration looks like it won't be a factror since I have a softtail = smooth ride. Will check to see if Garmin or Ram mount carries a sun hood for the unit. I have it mounted behind my WindVest so road debris will not be a factor. Works for me.
Last edited by snakeinthegrass; Mar 4, 2010 at 06:24 AM.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 514
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From: Visalia CA
How are you mounting and powering it? I am thinking about getting it for my 09 RKC and would probably go with the Ram Mount. I am not sure if I want to just run it off the internal battery or hard wire it through the accessory switch. Since this is my first HD I am not overly excited about splicing into wiring harnesses, if I ended up doing this I am sure that I would be asking this forum to break down some directions Barney style so I could figure it out.
For me it is a toss up between this and the Tom Tom Rider II. I like the fact that this system is all inclusive in the price but since I live/ride in a state that does not require a helmet I choose not to so the headset that comes with the Rider will never get used.
TIA,
Jake
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 179
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From: Vancouver Island
It's probably been asked before but here goes: I'm looking for suggestions for a GPS that I can switch back and forth between bike and car. I'm verry good with directions but I'm looking for something that can help me out with rural roads for those long weekend runs. Price is a factor so I'm looking for a unit that offers basic mapping. I don't need bells & whistles.
Thanks
Thanks
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 359
Likes: 23
From: Pennsylvania
I have a Garmin Quest 2 but wouldn't recommend it. It had great reviews and I liked that it was small and wouldn't look too bad but the processor in it is very slow.
Pros: Long battery life, small, waterproof
Cons: It's very slow and isn't touch screen
In my cage I use a Magellan Maestro and love it.
Pros: Long battery life, small, waterproof
Cons: It's very slow and isn't touch screen
In my cage I use a Magellan Maestro and love it.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 522
From: Dutchess County, NY
SC,
How are you mounting and powering it? I am thinking about getting it for my 09 RKC and would probably go with the Ram Mount. I am not sure if I want to just run it off the internal battery or hard wire it through the accessory switch. Since this is my first HD I am not overly excited about splicing into wiring harnesses, if I ended up doing this I am sure that I would be asking this forum to break down some directions Barney style so I could figure it out.
For me it is a toss up between this and the Tom Tom Rider II. I like the fact that this system is all inclusive in the price but since I live/ride in a state that does not require a helmet I choose not to so the headset that comes with the Rider will never get used.
TIA,
Jake
How are you mounting and powering it? I am thinking about getting it for my 09 RKC and would probably go with the Ram Mount. I am not sure if I want to just run it off the internal battery or hard wire it through the accessory switch. Since this is my first HD I am not overly excited about splicing into wiring harnesses, if I ended up doing this I am sure that I would be asking this forum to break down some directions Barney style so I could figure it out.
For me it is a toss up between this and the Tom Tom Rider II. I like the fact that this system is all inclusive in the price but since I live/ride in a state that does not require a helmet I choose not to so the headset that comes with the Rider will never get used.
TIA,
Jake
To power the GPS I bought a fused power cord off ebay and a cigarette lighter plug from Radio Shack and cut it down to about 14 inches.
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Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 838
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From: Indiana
It's a long shot, but if you have an IPhone, you can download any one of several GPS apps, and along with a HD Zoom Audio Pouch (http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US) , have your phone, GPS, and MP3 at you're fingertips. There's even a GPS app for the IPhone that will run you .99, (http://news.motionx.com/category/motionx-gps-drive/) but it costs $24.99 a year or $2.99 a month for the voice guidance. There are apps that are more expensive where you can download the entire US map.
I also have a TomTom Rider 2nd Edition (http://www.tomtom.com/products/category.php?ID=1&Lid=4) that was mentioned in a earlier post. Expensive unit, but very nice. Not well suited when wearing a half-helmet since the wind noise from the bluetooth ear piece makes it difficult to hear.
I also have a TomTom Rider 2nd Edition (http://www.tomtom.com/products/category.php?ID=1&Lid=4) that was mentioned in a earlier post. Expensive unit, but very nice. Not well suited when wearing a half-helmet since the wind noise from the bluetooth ear piece makes it difficult to hear.
