Road King GPS Install
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Road King GPS Install
I'd be interested in hearing from anyone who has installed a GPS unit on their Road King including some pics. Particularly the GPS brand/model, accompanying mounting hardware, and where it was fitted to the bike (maybe on the handlebars or rear of windshield etc). Also I've heard that some units have electrical problems due to the vibration from the bike?
I'm evaluating whether to pick something up for primary use in the car but also something that can be used as a "detachable" accessory for the longer trips on the bike.
I'm evaluating whether to pick something up for primary use in the car but also something that can be used as a "detachable" accessory for the longer trips on the bike.
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RE: Road King GPS Install
I was in the same situation as you... I wanted a sleek bike friendly gps that i could also use in my excursion. I with the Garmin Quest II and also ordered the smaller handlebar mount (not the ram mount - the ram mount i also bought but it is way to bulky for my taste).
The Garmin Quest II is color, great functions such as resterant/shop/gas locations.
I use it regularly and love it... It looks good on my bike and is a simple detach.
If you do like this set up - look around this forum as someon gave me a great place with a good price to purchase this unit at. I got it nearly $100 off the retail price. I just dont have that website on hand right now - but i may be able to find it.
I can email you a photo if you want.... I still cant get my photos to work on this forum.
Garrison
The Garmin Quest II is color, great functions such as resterant/shop/gas locations.
I use it regularly and love it... It looks good on my bike and is a simple detach.
If you do like this set up - look around this forum as someon gave me a great place with a good price to purchase this unit at. I got it nearly $100 off the retail price. I just dont have that website on hand right now - but i may be able to find it.
I can email you a photo if you want.... I still cant get my photos to work on this forum.
Garrison
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RE: Road King GPS Install
I just installed the HD unit on a Heritage Classic today....
VERY Simple and kinda painless....
Only downfall that I could see is the size of the unit....
Cell phone sized, but mounts at the L clutch lever bracket mount.....
Kinda sticks out a bit for my taste, but it is very accurate and slick....
VERY Simple and kinda painless....
Only downfall that I could see is the size of the unit....
Cell phone sized, but mounts at the L clutch lever bracket mount.....
Kinda sticks out a bit for my taste, but it is very accurate and slick....
Tourer
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RE: Road King GPS Install
check out the 276/376/378 series. much bigger screen and much brighter. He is a Wing mount. Comes with a marine mount. Drill a small hole in windshield and mount. Easy to remove. No additional cost. You can also use a RAM mount on the handlebar. This one is portable with a battery, so you DO NOT have to run a power cable. Too me the Quest is to small, however, if you are going to pre program your routes, and just listen to the turn by turn commands, I guess size DOESNT matter. Quest is to small to be looking at at 70 MPH.
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Ijust purchased the Garmin Streetpilot c330 with the suction cup mounting hardware. It seems to mount on the bottom of my windshield securely, right above the triple tree. I haven't ridden the bike with the gps installed yet, so the vibration may loosen the suction cup,i dont know, but it sure seems solid now. has anyone ridden with this set up? i have an 06 rk
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garmin zumo is the bomb!!! it comes with a motorcycle mounting kit and an auto mounting kit. i have it powered by my rkc accessory circuit. couldnt be happier.
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RE: Road King GPS Install
Like another on this thread, I have a Garmin Streetpilot c330. I used a ram mount to attach it to my handle bar. Installed a cigarette lighter to assist the longevity of the unit.
I have taken several trips with it and am amazed at what it knows. I can also transfer it to my cage.
I'll try to remeber to take some pics.
I'm very pleased with the unit
Hack
I have taken several trips with it and am amazed at what it knows. I can also transfer it to my cage.
I'll try to remeber to take some pics.
I'm very pleased with the unit
Hack
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RE: Road King GPS Install
Is anyone using a GPS and integrating it into the HK radio? I believe Harley's GPS kit includes wiring that connects the GPS to the radio via an aux in on the back of the radio.
I was wondering if the GPS is connected that way, is the only thing coming out of the radio the GPS? I'd like to be able to hear the GPS and tunes at the same time.
LeonD
I was wondering if the GPS is connected that way, is the only thing coming out of the radio the GPS? I'd like to be able to hear the GPS and tunes at the same time.
LeonD