GPS or Road Atlas?
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hadnt thought about a gps until readin here, the wife on the back has always done agood job but like you said cant always find all the cool places but we always have fun trying both r 52 ,ridin this year on our new 08 sg ride safe , topwop ,det mi.
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Take both! Wife got me a Harley roadtech conquest (made by garmin) for Christmas last year and used the heck out of it. Beats writin directions/turns on the back of your hand or tapin them somewhere hopin they don't blow away.(very bad memory!)Mounted it with Harley mount to the left brake lever mount of my Heritage. New Ultra comin in this month cannot wait to experiment hearing it thru sound system.Hard to see in sun used ear buds (switched between MP3 and gps). GPS sometimes has you takin long way,turnin up one ways but for the most part IT IS GREAT! Got me outta NewYork City and other tough places (country boy)Atlas fits nicely in saddlebag not takin up too much space. Me and my memory are 52 years young. (not all of me as bad as my memory)[sm=usa.gif]
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I would use both and mix in a little common sense. When I use a GPS I don't rely on the turn-by-turn directions as much unless I've checked out the route before hand. The directions chosen by the GPS algorithmmay get you to the destination, but not by the best path. It also depends on how recent the map is in the GPS on how accurate it is. However, I've had GPS suggested directions and maps all give incorrect information. Increase you chances by using a GPS if you choose, more than one map (they're all a little different), and common sense while looking around and keeping track of things.
Or, just ride and see what happens.
They all can work.
Or, just ride and see what happens.
They all can work.
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I guess I'm the odd man out on this one. I'm a retired 30 year truck driver with 4 million miles seat time and can take you most anywhere you want to go in the US or Canada without either one. While a GPS would be a nice addition for any traveler, buy a Rand McNally motor carrier atlas and experience what a super detailed map is! It'll show cow trails that I'll bet won't show up on a GPS, and I know the cheaper road atlas don't show. The last one I bought was about $50 for one with laminated pages. Like the other truck driving bro said, don't worry about restaurants and gas stations, there on just about every exit. If you want to find a REAL GOOD place to eat, a good clean cheap motel, or just some out of the way place to kick back, just ask an OLD truck driver. He'll beat ANY GPS, Atlas,or tour guide out there.
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I haven't looked at a map in years. I have the iWay500c. I have it mounted to the left handlebar and hard wired into the power in the batwing. I've also got another wire running through the batwing and plugged into the Aux input on the stereo because my iway500c holds 10 gigs of MY music! I leave the house and head north. I go wherever my whim fancies never worrying about getting lost. When I decide it's time to head back, I go to the address book, press "home" and in 30 seconds I know where I'm going. My GPS has over 10,000 "POI"s (Points Of Interest). If it turns into an over-nighter, no biggie. It knows where the motel 6's are just as easily as Aunt Norma's Bed and Breakfast that aren't shown on a billboard somewhere.
Long story short, these things are invaluable. The more i use it, the more valuable it becomes to me. besides that, I never hear a song I don't like!
for your age tally, I'm 39
Long story short, these things are invaluable. The more i use it, the more valuable it becomes to me. besides that, I never hear a song I don't like!
for your age tally, I'm 39
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MAP gps is a joke I can not for the life of me understand why anyone would need one.
A missle flying 3000 miles hitting a windows yes.
An HD going here and there no.
You'll most likly run into were ever your going looking at the darn thing.
Do laugh I have seen it happen.
A missle flying 3000 miles hitting a windows yes.
An HD going here and there no.
You'll most likly run into were ever your going looking at the darn thing.
Do laugh I have seen it happen.
