GPS recommendations
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From: Bedford UK
Garmin is designed and made for the US market, so is an obvious choice. There are other brands and for European users I would recommend TomTom, for the same reason. If you don't have a gps at present, a weather proof one can be used in all your vehicles. When mounting it on your bike place it where your passenger, if you carry one, can read it. Mrs B and I navigate together, via our intercom!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2011
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From: Central Florida
Garmin Nuvi 1450 on a RAM mount
That's the combination I use. The LMT model gives you lifetime upgrades. Nice big screen. Not a real lot of $$. I plug it into a cigarette lighter mounted on the back of my windshield.
That's the combination I use. The LMT model gives you lifetime upgrades. Nice big screen. Not a real lot of $$. I plug it into a cigarette lighter mounted on the back of my windshield.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Central Texas area
I have a 2011 FLHTK also and currently use an old TomTom connected to the cig lighter in the faring and sits atop a Ram Mount on handlebars. Can't preprogram any routes..
After doing some research on various forums I bought a new Garmin Nuvi 40LM (4.3"). Guys are using the 50LM(5.0"). Neither are waterproof, but have lifetime maps, Speed Limit Display, and Lane Assist. Even though it's not advertised you can download the HARLEY POI set for Harley Dealers. And, you can download roadtrips from the Harley Road Trip planner into the GPS Unit also..
Can't wait to try it out in a couple of weeks when I get back from AF..
Ordered the shorty cig lighter wire for my GPS..thanks for the link on Ebay..
After doing some research on various forums I bought a new Garmin Nuvi 40LM (4.3"). Guys are using the 50LM(5.0"). Neither are waterproof, but have lifetime maps, Speed Limit Display, and Lane Assist. Even though it's not advertised you can download the HARLEY POI set for Harley Dealers. And, you can download roadtrips from the Harley Road Trip planner into the GPS Unit also..
Can't wait to try it out in a couple of weeks when I get back from AF..
Ordered the shorty cig lighter wire for my GPS..thanks for the link on Ebay..
Last edited by rossn2; Jun 12, 2012 at 09:27 AM.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Michigan
I decided to get the mount & adapter you gave links for as I have a spare Nuvi & will use that until I can buy the Zumo. Sure appreciate the links direct to ebay as I bought both items for the prices were very low. Thanks again so much! Scott
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Ottawa, Canada, summer, Daytona Beach Florida, winter
Nuvi 550 here, $235 and waterproof. Here's my write up, post #4 has all the links to buy the setup:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-setup.html
It doesn't have all the fancy features, but its a great GPS
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-setup.html
It doesn't have all the fancy features, but its a great GPS
The route planning works well using the free Garmin Base Camp downloads and that is really what I needed, plan the route on you PC, download to the Garmin, done.
good luck
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Indianapolis IN
I've had the Garmin nüvi 765/765T 4.3-Inch Bluetooth Portable GPS using RAM mounts for 3 years and love it. It has MP3 player also so I can listen to my own music. You can also get the Mad Maps for lots of really cool places to ride. It's not waterproof and have had to use a baggie around it a few times but it works for me.
Charlie
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From: SE Michigan
Yup, I have a Garmin 550 and for the money it is just great, I don't need and or want all of the features that the Zumo's offer!
The route planning works well using the free Garmin Base Camp downloads and that is really what I needed, plan the route on you PC, download to the Garmin, done.
good luck
The route planning works well using the free Garmin Base Camp downloads and that is really what I needed, plan the route on you PC, download to the Garmin, done.
good luck
Advanced
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: Bloomington MN
I have a Zumo 220 direct wired to the headlight wiring and mounted to the left side controls. I like it but am not a power user. One drawback is you cannot import tracks from the mapping software where you can on the older Zumo 550 but I haven't found that an issue for what I use it for.
That its waterproof, comes with mapsource software and has all the mounts for both car and bike makes it a winner for me. Be aware that if you already have mapsource installed with a different map version that can cause route issues if there are differences between the maps.
That its waterproof, comes with mapsource software and has all the mounts for both car and bike makes it a winner for me. Be aware that if you already have mapsource installed with a different map version that can cause route issues if there are differences between the maps.