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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:12 PM
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For those that use a GPS do you look at the map or depend on the turn by turn audio? The reason I ask is I'm upgrading my hk radio, one option is a head unit that allows me to put my iPhone inside the radio and maintain full functionality to include my Garmin app. The second is a head unit that has a USB connection on the back, I would keep my iPhone perch mounted but have control via factory radio controls. I like the idea of a clean look as option one, I lose visual hence option 2.

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I look at the map for turn by turn. But I'm on a road king, and I dont wear my helmet a lot so blue tooth is not an option
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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I like the screen for the additional info - not just audio turn instructions. Items like distance to turn, distance to destination, altitude etc. Not sure what the IPhone provides though
 
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The Garmin app is identical to the stand alone units.

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I look at the map for turn by turn. But I'm on a road king, and I dont wear my helmet a lot so blue tooth is not an option
No Bluetooth it is plugged into the radio and comes over the speakers.

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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jerryleejr
No Bluetooth it is plugged into the radio and comes over the speakers.

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Yeah, no speakers.
 
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look at the gps, cant hear it over the bike running.
 
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I currently use just the map, but at times the screen is very difficult to see due to the glare. The Garmin app may just be a viable option for me as well as I already have the hdpdplus.
 
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I always have the gps running on highest detail and quite often will venture off on any side road that looks like fun
 
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I mute mine and just look at the map...
 
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