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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:29 PM
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I am looking at a Garmin Nuvi 760 for my 09 Ultra. Does anyone have experience with this model or would you recommend another model?
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I'm using it with no problems. Large screen, mP3 player. Will broadcast directions through your radio. It will even find your bike...if you happen to forget where you parked. I switch it back and forth between all my vehicles. I had a Garmin 2720, I think that was the model. Built for motorcycle use. I sold it and bought the 760 for all the features it has. No regrets. If I get caught in a rainstorm I either take it off or cover it. Works great for me.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 06:41 PM
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I use a 755T, if you go out to the garmin web site you can compair the different units and see what the differences are between them.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:56 PM
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What i like in a unit. Large screen, easy to operate buttons (with gloves), ability to preprogram next days towns, MP3 player, a battery inside so i can use it when i'm off the bike.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 10:58 PM
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again? https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...28509-gps.html
 
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Old Mar 19, 2009 | 11:25 PM
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I recommend buying a real motorcycle GPS that is shock and water-resistant.

Even if you are cost cutting, you can still find inexpensive Garmin 2710/2720/2730/2820 GPS units on ebay and re manufactured unit on GPS sites.

If you get a Nuvi you'll just have another toy to cover or remove when it rains, and I am not aware of a locking mount for them either.

Best of luck.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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I think the Garmin Zumo 550 or the new 660 has it nailed. Nothing better for a MC application INHO. Check out http://www.zumoforums.com/
 
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Old Mar 20, 2009 | 04:09 AM
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I have a Nuvi 750. Works just fine on my windshield. You can get 'em refurbed off eBay for about 170 bucks.
 
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I use a nuvi 350, and it has been a great unit. I had a 2610 MC unit and I prefer the nuvi.
 
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Here is a new spin use it and it works like a charm. I travel a lot for business so I have a need to carry a GPS with me. I have a new blackberry storm and signed up for the VZ navigator 9.99 a month. This think is amazing I no longer need to travel with a device just have my phone with is always on me. This has all the features of a full gps and more include traffic. The thing is it will work with Bluetooth headset so on my bike it works with my Scala Q2 like a charm, I don't even mount it the directions are so well spoken I do not need to look at the screen so it is one less thing to worry about. Maps are always updated with no cost.
 
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