GPS
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: TX
RE: GPS
I have the Garmin I5, it is small color screen, I have both the Suction cup and the Bean Bag and they both work great, but I just ordered a handlebar mount with a quick release for it. It also runs on Batteies or you can plug into a cig lighter or aux adapter
I downloaded all Harley Way points, it is load enough to hear while you are driving, it is not waterproof, but small enough (In between a Baseball and Softball size)
Works Great
I downloaded all Harley Way points, it is load enough to hear while you are driving, it is not waterproof, but small enough (In between a Baseball and Softball size)
Works Great
Intermediate
Joined: May 2006
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RE: GPS
Phil that was the fun part. I used a 1/8 inch stereo cable from radio shack, 6ft, then I used a 1/8 inch stereo to 2.5mm or 1/32 inch mono adapter to connect to the gps. BUT you have to buy the motorcycle cable for the GPS from Garmin or Amazon. It works really good, just remember to turn the volume way down on the GPS or your ears will hurt.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2005
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RE: GPS
I also use a Garmin 2720 with a RAM mount on my Road Glide. I use it in the car with the bean bag mount like the others above. It is large compared to the NUVI but it is a great unit. I just wish it had an internal battery and speaker.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Front Royal, Virginia
RE: GPS
I have studied GPs's until I am sick of them. I decided on the Garmin Streetpilot c550, Garmin's latest and greatest. And it is a terrific GPS. Designed for the most ignorant of us. Does it all and can be used out of the box without even reading the manual, although I did start reading the manual several days after I bought it. Had no idea all the things it is capable of until then. $799 from Circut City, $699 on ebay. I paid the extra hundred because I like being able to walk in a store and talk to someone if a problem occurs. Also I think CC will take the c550 back in trade if I decide to upgrade, but why would I. Two things to note. Some GPS's have a hard disc which is capable of holding much more info than the GPS's using Solid State Disc. However, the Hard Disc GPS's have a higher repair rate when used on motorcycles, particularly V-Twins. Hard disc doesn't like all that shaking. My thinking is my c550 has a year warranty so I should be protected. If I have a failure I can always update. Second is my unit is not waterproof. I'm not worried about that as I try to avoid rain . But when rain is inevitable, I'll pull out the ole plastic sandwich bag and throw over it. Got my handlebar mount from cyclegadget for $40
Gary
Gary
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RE: GPS
I went with the Garmin Streetpilot 2610
Got it on Ebay with a carry case, beanbag adapter, two cig adapters, ac adapter, Mapsource v7, 1GB card for 499.00. The 2610 is bullet proof, well at least it is waterproof and it takes the shaking real well. The screen is easy to read and it is touch screen that works with gloves on. I mounted with RAM mounts, and the Garmin Motorcycle kit. It is hardwired in and the voice prompts come through the bike speakers or headset when the deck is on AUX setting.
Cheap and reliable, and I can get the entire map database of North America on it.
Got it on Ebay with a carry case, beanbag adapter, two cig adapters, ac adapter, Mapsource v7, 1GB card for 499.00. The 2610 is bullet proof, well at least it is waterproof and it takes the shaking real well. The screen is easy to read and it is touch screen that works with gloves on. I mounted with RAM mounts, and the Garmin Motorcycle kit. It is hardwired in and the voice prompts come through the bike speakers or headset when the deck is on AUX setting.
Cheap and reliable, and I can get the entire map database of North America on it.
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