What GPS unit
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Rochester, NY
Garmin Nuvi 500
I went with the Garmin Nuvi 500 for about $250 it is waterproof simple to operate, and has the added feature that you can change it to topographical with a touch. To some this may mean nothing but I am an outdoorsman and love the feature. Beware it is not bluetooth compatible but I just need it occassionally for directions and am good with the visual only. To each his own. Works great!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: NE Ohio
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Advanced
Joined: Oct 2008
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From: Spartanburg SC
I agree with honestbob. I have the TomTom Rider, got it online from Wallyworld for around $360 plus shipping. Needed it in a hurry for a road trip and got it before I expected it.
Works great and saved some $$$$.
Works great and saved some $$$$.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 494
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From: Colorado Rockies
I have a Garmin GPSMap76CSx that is excellent. Supports turn by turn routing and also works on the boat with the blue water series charts. Insane amount of memory supported by use of micro sd chips. Water proof and has some cool sensors like magnetic compass and barometric pressure if you are out hiking. It is listed in the marine section of the Garmin site.
I like it because it works on the bike, in the cage, on the boat, and (with topos installed)on foot in the woods.
Screen is a little small but a small tradeoff for what I need in versatility.
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I like it because it works on the bike, in the cage, on the boat, and (with topos installed)on foot in the woods.
Screen is a little small but a small tradeoff for what I need in versatility.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Livermore, CA
That being said, some subscriptions services, such as XM radio, etc, are just that, something you will have to pay for.
Hope this helps.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Nevada
After that there is a fee for upgrading. The also have a one time lifetime update fee but it's your choice to do so or not.
Last edited by nvsteve; Nov 26, 2009 at 12:34 PM.
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Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: New Mexico
I went with the Zumo 550 had the cash and when i used my other garmin out of the truck it didnt seem to like the vibrations. I bought mine from Dell and used a few hundred bucks of dell dollars i had laying around then downloaded all the H-D POI's. The one from dell came with a bike mount and a car mount as well as all the cables.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 411
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From: Livermore, CA
I went with the Zumo 550 had the cash and when i used my other garmin out of the truck it didnt seem to like the vibrations. I bought mine from Dell and used a few hundred bucks of dell dollars i had laying around then downloaded all the H-D POI's. The one from dell came with a bike mount and a car mount as well as all the cables.
http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...-Cat79&topnav=
And, did I mention it's from Costco!