Gps usage??
what I do
most of the time I just rely on looking at the map as its pretty detailed on my RT Zumo 660...but it certain instances I do have it plugged into the front of my HK so I can witch to the aux channel and hear it if I want.
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Paper notes with binder clip to windshield bag.
Now added a car GPS for back-up (look).
NOTE: cellphone GPS is not satellite unless something has changed..if no cell reception then it will not work for positioning. Cellphone not good for some mountain areas or non-cell tower or weak reception areas.
Also if your eyes are not perfect a small screen can be difficult to see on a moving bike and a 5 inch screen helps with that situation.
Now added a car GPS for back-up (look).
NOTE: cellphone GPS is not satellite unless something has changed..if no cell reception then it will not work for positioning. Cellphone not good for some mountain areas or non-cell tower or weak reception areas.
Also if your eyes are not perfect a small screen can be difficult to see on a moving bike and a 5 inch screen helps with that situation.
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I do this as well.
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I glance at the map once in awhile. I also have the voice prompts. I like using them together. I wouldn't be wild about giving up either the visual or the audio, espcially in city traffic.
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I just got a new 2013 CVO Ultra that has the GPS but so far it has not been out of the box.
I have carried my Garmin in the tour pack of my old Ultra and used it to located motels, etc when traveling.
I'm a bit old fashioned as I like to have a Road Atlas in any vehicle when traveling.
I've traveled from Alaska to Florida, and from southern CA to Nova Scotia without getting too lost, using an Atlas so for me a GPS isn't a necessity but a nice luxury.
I've used the radio system on my bike more for CB and WB rather than music (radio or casette) or intercom.
Now with so many options (CD, radio, iPod, iPhone, or GPS) a simple putt can get very complicated!
I have carried my Garmin in the tour pack of my old Ultra and used it to located motels, etc when traveling.
I'm a bit old fashioned as I like to have a Road Atlas in any vehicle when traveling.
I've traveled from Alaska to Florida, and from southern CA to Nova Scotia without getting too lost, using an Atlas so for me a GPS isn't a necessity but a nice luxury.
I've used the radio system on my bike more for CB and WB rather than music (radio or casette) or intercom.
Now with so many options (CD, radio, iPod, iPhone, or GPS) a simple putt can get very complicated!
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Paper notes with binder clip to windshield bag.
Now added a car GPS for back-up (look).
NOTE: cellphone GPS is not satellite unless something has changed..if no cell reception then it will not work for positioning. Cellphone not good for some mountain areas or non-cell tower or weak reception areas.
Also if your eyes are not perfect a small screen can be difficult to see on a moving bike and a 5 inch screen helps with that situation.
Now added a car GPS for back-up (look).
NOTE: cellphone GPS is not satellite unless something has changed..if no cell reception then it will not work for positioning. Cellphone not good for some mountain areas or non-cell tower or weak reception areas.
Also if your eyes are not perfect a small screen can be difficult to see on a moving bike and a 5 inch screen helps with that situation.
JJ
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Garmin or Tom Tom app on your phone will have the map locally, but they are more expensive than the free apps on the phone.
I dont think I'd be using Apple's new iPhone Map App any time soon: http://www.businessinsider.com/ios-6...nhattan-side-1
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I got a great mount (RAM Brand) that wasn't very expensive and was easy to install. I use my favorite iPhone navigation app and bought a bungie type of audio cable that goes from headphone out of phone to aux input on stero. The sound is great and when I need to I can look a the turn by turn...and oh ya also play my favorite tunes for riding.