What GPS do you have?

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 09:57 AM

Lookin' to get one... What's everybody rocking out there?

Gas Man · 03-02-2008, 11:19 AM

you mean like Garmin?

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

you mean like Garmin?

Yeah, what brand/model? Does it work well?

I figured this would be a fitting place to start in this sub-forum... Plus I'm looking to buy one in the near future and want to hear other people's experiences.

Mr Lefty · 03-02-2008, 04:09 PM

I'll be going with thishttps://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=8582

and this mount

it's called the ram mount and plugs into your steering head opening
http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/

Amber Lamps · 03-02-2008, 04:56 PM

I have a Mio can't remember the model but it's the largest one and I got it at Radio Shack for $200. t doesn't have all the features of the more expensive units but it has a very large screen,redirect,poi,it's updatable from their website,it charges from either usb or the supplied car charger,mp3 player...and a bunch of other crap that I'll never use. I liked the large color display and the price.

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

I'll be going with thishttps://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=8582

and this mount

it's called the ram mount and plugs into your steering head opening
http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/

Probably not for me... I was thinking sub-$300...

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Originally Posted by TIGGER

I have a Mio can't remember the model but it's the largest one and I got it at Radio Shack for $200. t doesn't have all the features of the more expensive units but it has a very large screen,redirect,poi,it's updatable from their website,it charges from either usb or the supplied car charger,mp3 player...and a bunch of other crap that I'll never use. I liked the large color display and the price.

I am thinking about just getting the cheapest one I can find... Text to speech, MP3 player, all that other shit... I just need to be able to map my rides, find my way around if I get lost, and track goofy stats for my enjoyment (average MPH, etc)...

Mr Lefty · 03-02-2008, 10:38 PM

I have the Garmin Ledgend CX it was around 200 I think... little hand held one... I used it when I got back from my deployment to drive down from AK to Oregon over to Fargo and back up to AK... it wasn't bad... though the read out was kinda small... and you need to buy extra maps for it to be of any real use in the cities... but it was nice to see what speed I was actually going and get my true milage (my 33" tires throw my spedo off)

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

I have the Garmin Ledgend CX it was around 200 I think... little hand held one... I used it when I got back from my deployment to drive down from AK to Oregon over to Fargo and back up to AK... it wasn't bad... though the read out was kinda small... and you need to buy extra maps for it to be of any real use in the cities... but it was nice to see what speed I was actually going and get my true milage (my 33" tires throw my spedo off)

The ones that are specific to your car come with better maps from what I hear... Plus I like the bigger displays... I will have to halfass some sort of mount for the bike though...

Mr Lefty · 03-02-2008, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

The ones that are specific to your car come with better maps from what I hear... Plus I like the bigger displays... I will have to halfass some sort of mount for the bike though...

look at the link I posted for the ram mounts... they have several for "car" gps systems..

OneSickPsycho · 03-02-2008, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Ebbs15

look at the link I posted for the ram mounts... they have several for "car" gps systems..

I am going to make my own... or just use the clear window on a tank bag... Part of my purpose is to use it for the Cali trip... I want easy access to my GPS, iPod, and digital camera when riding... Digicam will be getting a polycarbonate, waterproof shell and will be mounted somehow to allow me to take pics quickly, easily, and safely while riding.

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Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I'll be going with thishttps://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=8582 and this mount it's called the ram mount and plugs into your steering head opening http://cyclegadgets.com/Products/RAM/

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Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	I have a Mio can't remember the model but it's the largest one and I got it at Radio Shack for $200. t doesn't have all the features of the more expensive units but it has a very large screen,redirect,poi,it's updatable from their website,it charges from either usb or the supplied car charger,mp3 player...and a bunch of other crap that I'll never use. I liked the large color display and the price.

03-02-2008, 10:38 PM	#7
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	I have the Garmin Ledgend CX it was around 200 I think... little hand held one... I used it when I got back from my deployment to drive down from AK to Oregon over to Fargo and back up to AK... it wasn't bad... though the read out was kinda small... and you need to buy extra maps for it to be of any real use in the cities... but it was nice to see what speed I was actually going and get my true milage (my 33" tires throw my spedo off)