Gps
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From: Indian Land, SC
look for a Garmin 2610 on the net. it is a great GPS for a bike. water and vibration proof. although it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of a Zumo, it works great, i've used mine for many years with no problems.
finally wanted some additional features, so got a Zumo 550, but the old 2610 is still a great GPS and you can get some real bargains on it now.
finally wanted some additional features, so got a Zumo 550, but the old 2610 is still a great GPS and you can get some real bargains on it now.
I'm thinking about how to make one for my Street Pilot 550....
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Florida
Sunshield's are available on-line. Check out ebay. Here's a sample:
http://cgi.ebay.com/GPS-SUN-SHADE-VI...3A1%7C294%3A50
http://cgi.ebay.com/GPS-SUN-SHADE-VI...3A1%7C294%3A50
Last edited by stevepacman; Jan 18, 2009 at 09:26 PM.
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Mission, Kansas
Are you able to program your route on the computer and then save it to the GPS on any of these less expensive GPS units? That is one feature that I would like to have if I purchase one. I've been looking at the Zumo 450 because it has this feature, looks like the only difference between this and the 550 is that there's no bluetooth, XM, and doesn't speak street names, which I don't need anyway. And it's only about $350 on amazon.com
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From: Boise, Idaho
Are you able to program your route on the computer and then save it to the GPS on any of these less expensive GPS units? That is one feature that I would like to have if I purchase one. I've been looking at the Zumo 450 because it has this feature, looks like the only difference between this and the 550 is that there's no bluetooth, XM, and doesn't speak street names, which I don't need anyway. And it's only about $350 on amazon.com
The Garmin 2610 allows you to build the route on the computer and then download to the GPS.
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Keep in mind that a GPS comes with a base map of major roads, but you need to spend more money on a detail map if you need to follow something other than highways.
I bought a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX for photography, but I also toss it on the bike when I want to keep a log of where I've been. It'll capture the data without buying a map disk, but it won't display many of the roads you may travel.
By the way, I wouldn't recommend the Vista for mounting. The display is only 1.5" x 1.75", which seems too small to read while riding. My main concern with this one was geotagging for photography, not directions.
I bought a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX for photography, but I also toss it on the bike when I want to keep a log of where I've been. It'll capture the data without buying a map disk, but it won't display many of the roads you may travel.
By the way, I wouldn't recommend the Vista for mounting. The display is only 1.5" x 1.75", which seems too small to read while riding. My main concern with this one was geotagging for photography, not directions.
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Central FL
+1 on the quest from ecost.com. It comes with all the software you need and is waterproof. I have one and while it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the newer units it does all I need it to do. All you need is a handlebar mount from Ram Mounts and your set. You can't beat it for the price.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Matthews, NC
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...3127&viewitem=
(if you use the Nuvi 200 ND Have the stock 1" HD handlebars you will need the 17mm ball w/ 1" mount)
I also purchased the hardwire kit from
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...m=110294887560
Since I have a FLHTC, I bought an ACC switch from HD. I do not have cruise and used that slot on the lower inner fairing for that switch.
Everything works great.
Mount that was bought on EBAY
Garmin mount w/ hotwire and you can see the second ACC switch
Garmin installed on bike
Last edited by russl179; Jan 19, 2009 at 03:30 PM.
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From: Washingrad Not DC
a fold out map and road signs. I took my first cross country road trip after the 10th grade and have been riding that way everday afterward.
I guess the adventure has gone out of motorcycling. Im such a dinoasur
I guess the adventure has gone out of motorcycling. Im such a dinoasur