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Why do the GPS systems for Harleys cost 699.00 and up?
Wouldnt the 150.00 dollar ones like you use in the car work just as well and leave some change in your pocket?
I am thinking of mounting one on my Dyna..
Wouldnt the 150.00 dollar ones like you use in the car work just as well and leave some change in your pocket?
I am thinking of mounting one on my Dyna..
Duece....which mount did you get for your GPS? I've got a Garmin Nuvi and I've not been able to find a mount that will work on my bike
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I got this one:
MFX125-11375-99 Motorcycle Fat Handlebar Mount & Cradle for Garmin Nuvi 1450 1450LMT 1490T 1490LMT GPS
From this page: http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/4377.htm
This website:
http://www.mountguys.com/
Works great!
MFX125-11375-99 Motorcycle Fat Handlebar Mount & Cradle for Garmin Nuvi 1450 1450LMT 1490T 1490LMT GPS
From this page: http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/4377.htm
This website:
http://www.mountguys.com/
Works great!
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Do all the GPS units come with a headseat or a plug for a earpeice. I myslef want to mount one but like to be able to hear the GPS as well as see where im going on the screen.
Im actully looking at the Garmin Nuvi 13500 or 1450 ,but it does not say anything abpout a ear peice. I assume it would be a little hard to hear at 70MPH on a loud Harley without a earpeice.
Im actully looking at the Garmin Nuvi 13500 or 1450 ,but it does not say anything abpout a ear peice. I assume it would be a little hard to hear at 70MPH on a loud Harley without a earpeice.
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No. And some have no sound at all...just visual commands.
So, look very closely at each model's features. Some are "auto-routing" and some are not. Some allow specific routes to be downloaded and others do not. Some have features like XM, weather, traffic, bluetooth, and so on.
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Do all the GPS units come with a headseat or a plug for a earpeice. I myslef want to mount one but like to be able to hear the GPS as well as see where im going on the screen.
Im actully looking at the Garmin Nuvi 3500 or 4500 ,but it does not say anything abpout a ear peice. I assume it would be a little hard to hear at 70MPH on a loud Harley without a earpeice.
Im actully looking at the Garmin Nuvi 3500 or 4500 ,but it does not say anything abpout a ear peice. I assume it would be a little hard to hear at 70MPH on a loud Harley without a earpeice.
Many "auto-use" units are not weather proof, will not withstand the vibrations, and their screens "wash out" in bright sunlight.
No. And some have no sound at all...just visual commands.
So, look very closely at each model's features. Some are "auto-routing" and some are not. Some allow specific routes to be downloaded and others do not. Some have features like XM, weather, traffic, bluetooth, and so on.
No. And some have no sound at all...just visual commands.
So, look very closely at each model's features. Some are "auto-routing" and some are not. Some allow specific routes to be downloaded and others do not. Some have features like XM, weather, traffic, bluetooth, and so on.
I would be very curious if any of the internal parts and microchips are mounted in any way differently. Anyway, vibration in the touring bike handlebars isn't significant for electronics and in any way.
Bright sunlight - yes possibly but the viewing angle is easily changed vs. instruments/radio in a car.
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As far as water proof, I found a mount with a auqa water proof box 73.00 even with the 150.00 GPS (239.00) . Thats way below 699.00 for the Motorcycle GPS and the ones from harley.
Here is the link>>>>>http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/ram-b-174-aq6u.htm
I think I found my new GPS and mount.
Here is the link>>>>>http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/ram-b-174-aq6u.htm
I think I found my new GPS and mount.
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