What GPS do you use?
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Florida
Running my Zumo 550 the same way. Wife's gotta 450... we use it all the time especially outta state.
Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 522
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From: Glendale, Arizona
I can't believe how many of you guys have a car GPS and you ride a $25,000 plus Harley and are afraid to get the proper equipment that was made for a Motorcycle. Yes you put yours in your pocket to keep it dry and it's on your phone, I use my phone to call not as a computer, or GPS and not on the bike. Yes it works just as well, I know some folks that said that the YUGO was the best car ever made too, because they didn't want to appear dumb. Well it really doesn't matter to Garmin if you buy one High priced one or four cheap ones. Would you use a spoon to dig a hole or a shovel? They will both get the job done but one was made for Digging. So don't be cheap, buy the correct one and learn how to use it, You will be happy you did, Oh I like the paper maps too, they are great in the rain and wind. There are people that won't use a computer or Cell phone as well, I sat good for them, they don't like technology but they ride a Bike or car and wouldn't give it up I bet.
OK let the bashing begin
OK let the bashing begin
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Joined: Mar 2011
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Garmin Nuvi 205(?). It's the cheapest one you can buy at Sams Club.
Pros: Works. Really well in fact. Less than $100. Won't die. Easy to use. Works with gloves on.
Cons: Don't trust the suction cup mount (though it hasn't failed me yet), not waterproof (but it still works fine), no bluetooth or mp3 capability....
For the price I could buy 5 or 6 of these or one of the "top of the line" models for about the same amount. It's the only GPS I have for vehicles.
I stick to my eTrex Vista when I'm dismounted. It's about 10 years old, beat to hell and back and has waypoints plotted in it from central Asia to Korea. Black and white monochrome screen, battery hog, love it. Like the nuvi, it just works really really well and refuses to die. I'll keep using both until they die.
Pros: Works. Really well in fact. Less than $100. Won't die. Easy to use. Works with gloves on.
Cons: Don't trust the suction cup mount (though it hasn't failed me yet), not waterproof (but it still works fine), no bluetooth or mp3 capability....
For the price I could buy 5 or 6 of these or one of the "top of the line" models for about the same amount. It's the only GPS I have for vehicles.
I stick to my eTrex Vista when I'm dismounted. It's about 10 years old, beat to hell and back and has waypoints plotted in it from central Asia to Korea. Black and white monochrome screen, battery hog, love it. Like the nuvi, it just works really really well and refuses to die. I'll keep using both until they die.
I think mine is a Nuvii 755T. I like it because I can plot a route in MapQuest on the exact roads I want to ride and download it to the GPS. (Stores 10 routes). It's nice to have tunes on the SD card in the GPS, play them through the radio, and the tunes are muted when it gives me directions for turns. Only thing I don't ike is the lousy touch screens on Garmin products. Many times you touch it and do not get the item you selected. It's not waterproof but neither am I.
same reason I have the Nuvi 755T
4th Gear
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: San Antonio
I have been using Garmin GPS units for many years in my vehicles and never had an issue. I did a lot of research and I really liked the Zumo line but decided on the Nuvi 500. It ran less that 250.00, is water proof, will fit an aray of mounts and it also has topo maps if you care to use it off road in another vehicle. Can't go wrong with Garmin!
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Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Torrance, CA.
I use a Garmin Aera 560. I bought as back up in the plane, but later found out that it is similar to the Garmin 660.
I called Garmin and they said it was okay to use on the bike. It is vibration resistant and water resistant like the 660. I've used it on the bike for about 10,000 miles, and no problems.
I called Garmin and they said it was okay to use on the bike. It is vibration resistant and water resistant like the 660. I've used it on the bike for about 10,000 miles, and no problems.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Marietta, Ga
Garmin Zumo 550.
Pros:
1. Designed for use on momo
2. Can use it in car - has both mounts
3. Big Display
4. Bright Display
5. Weather Proof
6. Can store MP3's
7. Speaks directions
8. Customizable way points and routes (Mac or PC)
9. Has storage case
Cons
1. Expensive
2. Not 100% accurate at directions - (more likely a map issues)
Pros:
1. Designed for use on momo
2. Can use it in car - has both mounts
3. Big Display
4. Bright Display
5. Weather Proof
6. Can store MP3's
7. Speaks directions
8. Customizable way points and routes (Mac or PC)
9. Has storage case
Cons
1. Expensive
2. Not 100% accurate at directions - (more likely a map issues)
+ 10. XM Radio with optional antenna (mounted inside faring)
+ 11. Bluetooth. No way would I ever attempt to make or answer a call but it is nice to know that I missed a call and from whom.
- 3. Volume not as loud as I would of liked so had to put in an in line amp.
Bought mine as soon as they came out, I forget how long that has been, but probably 4 or 5 years. Locked up on a trip once, took out battery and everything reset fine. Last month locked up again and bit the dust for good. Garmin replaced with a refurbished one for $150.