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eagle
08-30-2015, 05:34 PM
I would like to add a compass onto Spydee but what kind ? Need advice.

Chupaca
08-30-2015, 05:45 PM
there are many types depending on where you want to put it and how big you want it....if you run a gps all the time you can set it to compass. Living on the coast we don't use them much .... We all know where the beach is..:roflblack::roflblack: in our case west. Check autoparts stores they have many....:thumbup:

billybovine
08-30-2015, 05:48 PM
Get a GPS. The compass is very accurate.

cuznjohn
08-30-2015, 06:07 PM
http://us.123rf.com/450wm/dmstudio/dmstudio1206/dmstudio120600005/14002051-illustration-of-shiny-silver-compass.jpg

Bob Denman
08-30-2015, 06:50 PM
The one in my 660 is VERY accurate! :thumbup:

dginoregon
08-30-2015, 08:27 PM
Saw this one on EBAY, looks good to me?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Motorcycle-Compass-Can-Am-CanAM-Spyder-Rs-RT-RTs-S-Se5-Roadster-Limited-/360817392464?hash=item5402647b50&vxp=mtr

Bob Denman
08-31-2015, 06:45 AM
I've never had good luck with "Add-on" compasses... :banghead:
It's often difficult to get them to read accurately.

oldguyinTX
08-31-2015, 07:54 AM
I tried an "add on" compass/thermometer on mt RT & no matter where I mounted it, it always indicated South & the thermometer was 100 degrees or higher. Take it off, walk away, the compass would correctly swing around to the direction I was facing, and the temperature would drop. A waste of time and money.

PrairieSpyder
08-31-2015, 08:15 AM
I also recommend the GPS. A magnetic compass will be off because of the motor.

Bob Denman
08-31-2015, 08:21 AM
The better magnetic compasses will often have adjustments to deal with the stuff that throws off their accuracy..
The trouble is; I could never get them to work either! :gaah:

DrewNJ
08-31-2015, 09:16 AM
I wouldn't waste my time with one of those floating in water compasses. You won't be able to read it as it shakes around. Like looking through a snow globe.... GPS is the way to go.

Bob Denman
08-31-2015, 09:25 AM
Hi Drew,
Of course; you can get the "Snow Globe" for about $3.00 in the finest dollar stores...
A cheap GPS is considerably more... :shocked:
How cheap can you go with them, before usefulness is lost? :dontknow:

DrewNJ
08-31-2015, 09:33 AM
Hi Drew,
Of course; you can get the "Snow Globe" for about $3.00 in the finest dollar stores...
A cheap GPS is considerably more... :shocked:
How cheap can you go with them, before usefulness is lost? :dontknow:
$3 in a dollar store? Wouldnt they only be $1?? [emoji38]. My kids klr had one of those cheap stick on compasses and it was useless. Actually it was pretty funny to watch it shake about as your riding. Can't imagine it working much better on the spyder.
Figure if you needed a cheap compass there are a ton of freebie apps for phones too......???[emoji57]

Bob Denman
08-31-2015, 11:08 AM
Well, for THAT price; it'd be a high-class dollar store! :roflblack:

You know the type... almost as nice as Wal-Mart! :shocked:

cuznjohn
08-31-2015, 12:54 PM
i thought all you married people that ride 2 up wouldn't need a compass, after all you have your I TOLD YOU TO GO THAT WAY, on the back of the bike :roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack::roflb lack::roflblack::roflblack::roflblack: i made myself laugh

Bob Denman
08-31-2015, 12:57 PM
:shocked: That's not funny... :shocked:
Now I'm gonna be having flashbacks for the rest of the day! :yikes: :banghead: