Harley Nav System
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I have the Harley GPS unit and it is adequate for my needs. You can find better GPS receivers for your money however. The H~D GPS is actually a Garmin "Quest" model receiver. Whatever youconsider make sure it is daylight viewable. Direct sunlight tends to washoutsome viewing screens. Spyder or Ram mounts can help place the receiver where you want it. I found the H~D mount on the left grip to be unsatisfactory, looks odd to me. You can easily connect to 12VDC switched power using a free connector in the headlamp nacelle. Access can be gained without removing the nacelle, look on the left side near the grease fitting. The connector is available on the RKC it may not be available on other models with OEM fender lights. Get the cradle/auto mount to transfer the unit to work in your car/truck. Hope this helps.
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Yeah, if you were looking at something in the price range of the hugely marked up HD branded Quest, you will definitely be happy with a Garmin Zumo 550 or a TomTom Rider.
I have the Zumo. I mounted it left of center at the base of my bars rather than out by the left hand controls. Zumo 550 comes with a ball+joint adjustable mount that clamps to the handlebars. Like rk I just then wired it into a free 12VDC in the headlamp nacelle. Just test em out with a voltmeter and make sure you're hoking to one that has power on both the accessories-only and run ignition toggles.
As I recall one advantage of the Quest II over the Zumo is that it has a much longer battery-mode life which would be useful if you do hiking too, etc.
I have the Zumo. I mounted it left of center at the base of my bars rather than out by the left hand controls. Zumo 550 comes with a ball+joint adjustable mount that clamps to the handlebars. Like rk I just then wired it into a free 12VDC in the headlamp nacelle. Just test em out with a voltmeter and make sure you're hoking to one that has power on both the accessories-only and run ignition toggles.
As I recall one advantage of the Quest II over the Zumo is that it has a much longer battery-mode life which would be useful if you do hiking too, etc.
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RE: Harley Nav System
i bought this really nice navman unit for $250, couldn't justify the cost for the harley unit built into the radio. made my own handlebar mount to save some money also. worked really nice until i was heading down a 4 lane at about 65 a couple of weeks ago. hit a bump and there goes the nav. i laughed, thinking...damn, wasn't worth what i tried to save. funny part was at the next red light a young driver pulls up next to me and asked if i had dropped my cell phone, i said "no, it was my gps" he apologized for running it over.
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RE: Harley Nav System
Access can be gained without removing the nacelle, look on the left side near the grease fitting. The connector is available on the RKC it may not be available on other models with OEM fender lights.
roadking 360 - did you have to buy a connector to plug in to the 'free' one under the nacelle? Any pics of your install?
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