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GPS - going to Sturgis
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Vegas
I bought a $9 Atlas at WalMart. It said go north, turn right, go to Cheyenne and turn left. I'll see you there, I'll be the guy on the EG.
Last edited by SleeplessinVegas; Jul 21, 2012 at 07:45 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 128
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From: Tacoma
I use this cheap mount and a car GPS.
Note that routes were not accepted into my Garmin "routes featured" GPS without adding several dozen waypoints.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ME-04B-WPCS-...#ht_1129wt_754
Note that routes were not accepted into my Garmin "routes featured" GPS without adding several dozen waypoints.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ME-04B-WPCS-...#ht_1129wt_754
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Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 308
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From:
when I went last year, I just used my TomTom from the car with a cheap (but super effective) mount that I purchased off of Amazon. I hit some major rain one of the days and it stayed perfectly dry and operational.
Despite what some may say about maps or just knowing how to get there, I totally disagree. I have a pretty good sense of direction and also looked at the maps before I left each day, BUT having a GPS (even the simple cheap one that I had) was super valuable. Sure, if you just want to take the super slab the whole way there, you don't need much in the way of direction. But if you like to venture off of the highway every now and then, or are just needing to find that hotel that you booked, it gets you right there, without having to stop and look at a map. Coming home I took a more scenic route and the GPS helped me to find the roads that I wanted to take. Also, you can use a GPS to find gas stations, points of interest, hospitals, you name it. When I got to Sturgis (just outside), I saved the hotel location in the GPS and went off exploring. Most of the hotels and gas stations have wonderful free maps of the area, but it was nice after riding the entire day looking at those places, to just "click" on the hotel address and have it direct me "home".
To each there own, but for long trips, I think a GPS is great.
- Jerm
Despite what some may say about maps or just knowing how to get there, I totally disagree. I have a pretty good sense of direction and also looked at the maps before I left each day, BUT having a GPS (even the simple cheap one that I had) was super valuable. Sure, if you just want to take the super slab the whole way there, you don't need much in the way of direction. But if you like to venture off of the highway every now and then, or are just needing to find that hotel that you booked, it gets you right there, without having to stop and look at a map. Coming home I took a more scenic route and the GPS helped me to find the roads that I wanted to take. Also, you can use a GPS to find gas stations, points of interest, hospitals, you name it. When I got to Sturgis (just outside), I saved the hotel location in the GPS and went off exploring. Most of the hotels and gas stations have wonderful free maps of the area, but it was nice after riding the entire day looking at those places, to just "click" on the hotel address and have it direct me "home".
To each there own, but for long trips, I think a GPS is great.
- Jerm
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 903
Likes: 8
From: California
Getting to Sturgis is not hard, however, along the way, the GPS can find the nearest gas station, eatery, Hospital, lodging, etc. For me, it is nice to have this information. Additionally, the GPS is going to give you your real mph, distance to nearest gas station as well as a host of other information. Nice tool to have on a long trip going through places you've never been. I vote for taking it along and using it for all kinds of things other than just directions to Sturgis.
I should have read Jerm21 post first...we both agree, take the GPS.
I should have read Jerm21 post first...we both agree, take the GPS.
Last edited by Terrabella; Jul 21, 2012 at 09:45 AM.
Banned
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 11,232
Likes: 16
From: Socialist Republic of the USA
I am on the same page as Terrabella and Jerm21. That being said I have 2 philosophies in life.
Ya get what ya pay for
I'm too poor to buy cheap ****
I don't have to worry about no friggin condom for my zumo 660 if it starts to rain, downpour, whatever. I can always see it and count on it. I know where the nearest gas station, eatery or whatever is with a couple touches. I have a nuvi, actually 2 for my cages but the zumo stays on my bike.
Ya get what ya pay for
I'm too poor to buy cheap ****
I don't have to worry about no friggin condom for my zumo 660 if it starts to rain, downpour, whatever. I can always see it and count on it. I know where the nearest gas station, eatery or whatever is with a couple touches. I have a nuvi, actually 2 for my cages but the zumo stays on my bike.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 441
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From: Da Bronx
I installed the TomTom App for my iPhone4 and it works quite good, even when there's no 3G or even cell signal, as all maps and POI's are already installed in it; the GPS feature continues to work with the mapping program. Additionally, I can hook it up to the AUX input and listen to tunes and directions as I travel.
Here's what it looks like on my RAM mount (Yes, I know it's red... I had the glass replaced with colored glass, so it's easy to identify...
Here's what it looks like on my RAM mount (Yes, I know it's red... I had the glass replaced with colored glass, so it's easy to identify...
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 36
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From: Cheyenne, WY
Do you have one the many "smart" phones out there? I use the NAV program loaded on mine. I have the audio plugged into the radio playing mp3s. When the the GPS makes an annoucement it overrides the audio. It uses the same GPS satellites as the GPS only units. Plus it updates once a month to keep current on the roads. Most any of the adjustable mounts will work.
Last edited by Nitrodave08; Jul 21, 2012 at 10:22 AM.