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IdahoMtnSpyder
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How budget constrained are you, if any? Do you want to keep it under $300 or so or are you ready to spend up to $1000?
DGoebel
Well-known member
Also, what Spyder are you considering this for?
All Spyders can use a cell phone's GPS, there's different mounts that allow a cell phone to be mounted between the middle of handlebars, on one side of the bars, or over the dash.
I mounted my cell over the top of the dash like this.
It has constant power and sits at a good angle.
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lol I guess I am on a budget not 1000.00 but 300 would be ok
JKMSPYDER
Active member
You can use free Google maps if you have a smart phone but it uses a lot of data. For less than $300 you can get a really nice Garmin or TomTom GPS that is for automobiles but will work on the Spyder. But it won’t be waterproof and won’t be Bluetooth capable if you wish to hear turn by turn directions thru your headset. What you spend depends on what type of bells and whistles you want.
billythekidd
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I would recommend the Zumo series by Garmin. I am putting a 595LM on my 2018 RTL. They are a bit pricy but worth the money if you do a lot of riding in places you have never been before. I know someone will say that the built in maps on the 2018 (with a smart phone) are there so why use a Garmin.... but anyways... We just did an 11 day ride from CO to Vancouver Island and I was able to plan the whole trip on my Mac before hand and transfer it to the Garmin. As with anything on these machines, it is a personal preference thing.
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RZ-Jackrabbit
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I use the nuvi 57 Garmin the same one I use for work. Bought the ram ball to Garmin adapter so I could use the regular mount for the Garmin. I works good and very little issue with not being able to see the screen. Remember that any apps for phone mapping do not work when you do not have cel service and those are the times that the mapping can be very useful. The Garmin does not have this issue.
http://www.gpsbikemount.com/ramtogarminadapter.html
http://www.gpsbikemount.com/ramtogarminadapter.html
just to find my way home if I get lost lol I would like it to be bluetooth
IdahoMtnSpyder
Active member
I use a Samsung tablet, Tab A 8.0, with Sygic nav app. Nice big screen and can check email during stops! Not waterproof but I haven't found that to be a real issue. One time during rain I put it into the trunk and since I have it BT connected via a BT receiver into the GPS input I kept getting the turn by turn verbal instructions!
PistonBlown
Active member
I've tried phone/tablet, car GPS and motorbike GPS.
If your going to use it all the time, do long journeys, want to operate it while riding/wearing gloves, ride in the rain etc. Then I'd recommend a proper motorbike one e.g. Garmin 595 or 396.
If its just occasional use, you don't need to operate it while riding or try and avoid the rain then the phone/tablet works fine.
I found a car one tends to be too much of a compromise either way.
If you go the phone/tablet route then there are plenty of available mounts, though something that uses the ram mount system is probably the best way to go. Don't bother with a Ram Aquamount though because in my experience they are useless (a ziplock bag works better). I'm not a fan of using google maps on the move because its reliant on data all the time - so if you get lost where there's no signal your stuck. There are several GPS apps available, just choose one that can work 'off-line' i.e. has built in maps & routing and if possible a motorbike mode. The problems with the phone option is that they are difficult if not impossible to use when riding and the screens can be made unreadable by the sun (though car GPS's are normally even worse for this), can be fiddly to remove from your Spyder when you stop at a gas station etc.
Why I think a Garmin motorbike one is the answer if you have serious need are:
- Can be operated on the move and have screens that can be easily operated with gloves
- Screens work in sunshine
- Come with all the stuff you need to wire them in and mount them + can me removed in a second when you stop
- Waterproof and rugged (I've dropped my 590 a couple of times to no ill effect).
Of course the big problem with Garmin ones are the cost as they are expensive for a dedicated use item - though you can use them in your car/truck as well.
PaladinLV
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If you have a smartphone use WAZE and get the required mounts.
If you want dedicated GPS, Garmin Zumo, but the accuracy and correctness of WAZE will be far superior.
AJ
If you want dedicated GPS, Garmin Zumo, but the accuracy and correctness of WAZE will be far superior.
AJ
Easy Rider
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IF....you already have a smart phone, then the answer to that probably is easy......and cheap: zero dollars to use a free GPS app and the bluetooth capability already built into the phone. They really do work quite good.
Battery life might be a consideration though. In GPS use, the phone uses quite a bit of power, especially if you keep the screen ON all the time.
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ok great help thanks I have a f3 limited
Also, what Spyder are you considering this for?
All Spyders can use a cell phone's GPS, there's different mounts that allow a cell phone to be mounted between the middle of handlebars, on one side of the bars, or over the dash.
I mounted my cell over the top of the dash like this.
It has constant power and sits at a good angle.
ok great help thanks I have a f3 limited
GaryinWI
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Garmin Zumo
I have had a Zumo for 5 years and use it biking, ATVing and snowmobiling. Works great. Has free BaseCamp software for making turn-by-turn routes on computer and transfer to gps. Garmin has very good tech support also. Much more capability (tire pressure sensing for instance) than you get with the phone apps. More cost also of course.
I have had a Zumo for 5 years and use it biking, ATVing and snowmobiling. Works great. Has free BaseCamp software for making turn-by-turn routes on computer and transfer to gps. Garmin has very good tech support also. Much more capability (tire pressure sensing for instance) than you get with the phone apps. More cost also of course.
hellridgeryder
Member
Zumo 550
I have a Zumo 550 I just updated with 2019 North America maps I now longer have a use for. Left hand controls for a motorcycle with bluetooth. Would sell worth the money
I have a Zumo 550 I just updated with 2019 North America maps I now longer have a use for. Left hand controls for a motorcycle with bluetooth. Would sell worth the money
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