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Old Nov 8, 2022 | 05:47 PM
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Zumo 396 has compass.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2022 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by CoolBreeze3646
Boombox GTS on Harley's has a compass function.
Yep, works great. Came on my '19 model...
 
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Old Nov 16, 2022 | 08:33 PM
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It grows on whatever side is shaded,or all. Another of those things we learned in our youth, like 9 planets.
And according to the prez 54 states
 
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Originally Posted by DaveyFB
I know it would probably add cost, but it's one thing I wish I had
I sometimes just drive around, during the day I can just go by the sun
I think I put a handlebar compass on one bike
Thinking about doing the same again

Anyone have one they want to share ?
They have every other gadget devised by man on them nowadays.
Why not a compass !?
And yes, GPS may very well have one,
Heck I can't even change time on the clock. 😂
 
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Originally Posted by DaveyFB
I know it would probably add cost, but it's one thing I wish I had
I sometimes just drive around, during the day I can just go by the sun
I think I put a handlebar compass on one bike
Thinking about doing the same again

Anyone have one they want to share ?
They have every other gadget devised by man on them nowadays.
Why not a compass !?
And yes, GPS may very well have one,
Heck I can't even change time on the clock. 😂
 
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I think I put a handlebar compass on one bike
Thinking about doing the same again

] Would reckon that the steel handlebars would affect magnetic North.
 
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Originally Posted by Ron750
I bought this one after deciding I didn’t want a GPS. The compass comes off. I have not tried using it yet.
This one reminds me of the "Pathfinder Boy Scout Compass" I had as a kid
 
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Old Nov 17, 2022 | 07:07 PM
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I still have my Boy Scout compass. It sits in the bike cabinet and is ready to use. But it hasn't yet been used!
 
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Originally Posted by DaveyFB
I know it would probably add cost, but it's one thing I wish I had
I sometimes just drive around, during the day I can just go by the sun
I think I put a handlebar compass on one bike
Thinking about doing the same again

Anyone have one they want to share ?
Marlin sells some nice compasses
I put one on my 06 Ultra and have
since put a visor on it since this picture.

 
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I don't care which direction i am heading, I'm retired. I'll know where i was going when i pull in and stop.
 
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