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What GPS are you using, and why?
Thanks
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
I use Google maps on my iPhone. I can hear directions thru my Bluetooth headset. I also have stored music and the Sirius/XM app. Everything I need is on my phone.
2020 F3 Ltd
Spyderpops Bumpskid Spyderpops Brake/Run/Turn Signal LED's
Lamonster Garage LED Fog Lights and Headlights 2013 ST-S retired 1/9/16 at 25,061 miles
2015 F3S sold at 77,565 miles.
i have the TOMTOM mounted on my F3, but i use my S5 Samsung phone, which is bluetooth to my SCALA G9 head-set... i ride with the GOOGLE MAP app for guidance, listening tru the SCALA.
the TOMTOM stays on and is a good visual... the TOMTOM was bluetooth to my SCALA, but it interfered with the phone, so i de-activated it and i have found that the GOOGLE MAP is far better for what i need...
SPYD3R
PS: TOMTOM was under $70, and the SCALA is around $250... so combined, it's $320, which is far cheaper that most BRP furnished GPS's....
all these option (except the phones) are waterproof ?
2017 RT-S
Bump Skid - Spyderpops
Wrap - Wrapmyspyder
swaybar - Bajaron
Sena 20D & SM10
3 PC Mesh Zippered Lid Net Set - TricLED
A arm LED's - Safety LED's - TricLED
Mirror Sequential turn signals
Glo-riders
LED rear turn signals and reverse lights
Front Grills
Third Brake light
Larson Scanner
Light Up - Sue Hopper
all these option (except the phones) are waterproof ?
I CARRY 2 ZIPLOK BAGS IN MY TANK-BAG... ALTHOUGH MY PHONE & TOMTOM ARE WATER RESISTANCE, I TAKE NO CHANCES AND AFFIX THE BAGS TO THEM AND ZIP THEM CLOSED WITH JUST THE POWER CORD STICKING OUT.... and should the bags tear, both units would go into the frunk, where i have a USB port, and my phone would still broadcast directions to me from there... TOMTOM would be turned OFF...
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HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
I use Google maps on my iPhone. I can hear directions thru my Bluetooth headset. I also have stored music and the Sirius/XM app. Everything I need is on my phone.
But using Google maps means you are reliant on having a phone signal, jkm. Don't you ever lose reception?
Pete
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
all these option (except the phones) are waterproof ?
The Garmin 660 and 595 definitely are, bcer. You can get waterproof cases like the Otter for iPhones. The paper maps are not quite so water proof unless you keep them under plastic
HeliBars Handlebars
Brake rubber removed to lower pedal for easier long leg/Size 15 EEEEW boot access.
Ikon (Aussie) shocks all round.
Russell Daylong seat 2” taller than stock (in Sunbrella for Aussie heat & water resistance)
Goodyear Duragrip 165/60 fronts (18psi) - provides extra 1/2” ground clearance.
Kenda Kanine rear.
2021 RT Limited , Brake pedal rubber removed for ease of accessing pedal with size 15 boots. Red
I have a Garmin 590LM that I had previously used on another bike. When I got my Spyder I installed the bracket and it works just fine. It is water and vibration resistant. Much heavier than an older model Garmin that I used. I was already familiar with the Garmin format so worked out well. Hooked up to speakers so directions are easy to hear. I haven't braved the bluetooth set up yet. I have ridden in pretty heavy rain and unit continued to function. It is a bit difficult to see in bright light despite what they advertise. Only downside I have run into is anytime you touch the screen it shuts down the radio even when it is not giving you directions and as I said not that bright when you have bright sun to deal with. I really like it.
I use Google maps on my iPhone. I can hear directions thru my Bluetooth headset. I also have stored music and the Sirius/XM app. Everything I need is on my phone.
Majority of time I just use the Garmin 660 that came with bike. But I like to have back ups so the google maps on my iPhone & a spare TOMTOM unit if I think there will be a problem, not to mention a good map study & list of notes I make for my trips. The Garmin has provin itself handy for finding fuel stops but the phone is also handy when searching for unknown address too. Satellite view has come into use a time or two.
The TOMTOM I cquired before the spyder & tends to get loaned out to family, more than anything.
(Not to mention it does not mount well or has audio link, so it rides in frunk as a digital map.)
2013 STL SE5 BLACK CURRANT
SpyderPop's: LED bumpskid
SmoothSpyder: dualmode back rest
T r * * LED:foam grip covers, Tricrings, FenderZ,
brake light strips, wide vue mirrors
Rivico SOMA modulation brake leds
sawblade mowhalk fender accents
minispyder dash toy
Lid lox
KradelLock
Pakitrack
GENSSI ELITE LED H4 headlights
FLO (Frunk Lid Organizer)
BRP fog lights, trailer hitch
SENA 20S EVO
Like Ranman42, I have the 590LM that I bought for my Harley and added a mount for the Spyder. I like the TPMS sensors for the Harley and I like the Smartlink app. I seem to attract storms so I like having the ability to superimpose radar over my route. I like being able to shoot a contact address from my phone to the Garmin. I also like carrying my tunes on the Garmin. I do have a dedicated iPod in the trunk but the Garmin is much easier to read and control than the Spyder screen. I know you can buy a cheaper GPS, a FOBO, use a phone in a waterproof case and such but I like the one stop shop for everything and the simplicity of moving it between bikes.
I have the Garmin Zumo 660LM. I know it's more money but I like the trouble-free aspect, knowing it's built for the bike and rain and vibration proofed and glove friendly.
It also has the MP3 player built in, which I really like and has been useful for having music on the bike.
Finally, it knows how to avoid dirt roads and such that are motorcycle unfriendly.
I have the Garmin Zumo 660LM. I know it's more money but I like the trouble-free aspect, knowing it's built for the bike and rain and vibration proofed and glove friendly.
It also has the MP3 player built in, which I really like and has been useful for having music on the bike.
Finally, it knows how to avoid dirt roads and such that are motorcycle unfriendly.
And I've added a 32Gb card to hold Audible books which keeps me happy for many, many hours.
thehawk
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice ... in practice, however, that's just a theory.
I have the Garmin Zumo 660LM. I know it's more money but I like the trouble-free aspect, knowing it's built for the bike and rain and vibration proofed and glove friendly.
It also has the MP3 player built in, which I really like and has been useful for having music on the bike.
Finally, it knows how to avoid dirt roads and such that are motorcycle unfriendly.
+1 on the Garmin 660LM
Kaos
Kaos----- Gone but not forgotten.
2014 RTS in Circuit Yellow, farkle-ing addiction down to once every few months. ECU FLASH IS GREAT.