Need an Aftermarket compass that will work with my 2021 RT?

[vito1943]

When I bought the RT this past summer I missed a feature that I had had on my Honda Goldwing, an onboard compass. Especially when just meandering on back roads and losing direction, knowing which way is which would be useful. I tried an inexpensive handlebar mounted compass which did not work at all, I assume due to the metal of the Spyder nearby. Does anyone know of a compass that will work with the Spyder, ideally one easy to mount.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

I just check my cel phone when I want to know the direction.

 

[larryd]

When I bought the RT this past summer I missed a feature that I had had on my Honda Goldwing, an onboard compass. Especially when just meandering on back roads and losing direction, knowing which way is which would be useful. I tried an inexpensive handlebar mounted compass which did not work at all, I assume due to the metal of the Spyder nearby. Does anyone know of a compass that will work with the Spyder, ideally one easy to mount.

Check this guy out...GREAT motorcycle products...

https://www.marlinsclocks.com/Marlins-Quest-Compass-Satellite-Driven_p_347.html

larryd

 

[vito1943]

Interesting compass device. A bit more pricey than what I was hoping for, but thanks for the recommendation.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Interesting compass device. A bit more pricey than what I was hoping for, but thanks for the recommendation.

It would make an especially nice farkle!

 

[Drwerner]

Found these on Amazon -

https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-24006-8-Lighted-Compass/dp/B009XAQZY8?dchild=1
https://www.amazon.com/Geekercity-A...T5RKZKV/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=B08T5RKZKV&psc=1

Cheap, made for automotive.

Good luck

 

[SpyderGoldwingOwner]

What year Gold Wing has a compass?

 

[vito1943]

What year Gold Wing has a compass?

Mine was a 2016 ABS model. On the screen a compass would show, with an arrow pointing north so by inference you would figure out what direction you were pointing in.

 

[vito1943]

Found these on Amazon -

https://www.amazon.com/Bell-Automotive-22-1-24006-8-Lighted-Compass/dp/B009XAQZY8?dchild=1
https://www.amazon.com/Geekercity-A...T5RKZKV/ref=pd_lpo_2?pd_rd_i=B08T5RKZKV&psc=1

Cheap, made for automotive.

Good luck

I bought a similar, very inexpensive one, which seemed to work fine when sitting on a table, away from metal and electronics. But when on the Spyder, anywhere, gave continuously false readings and was useless.

At this point I think I will just use the compass feature on the display of my Iphone12 in the phone holder with the screen on indefinitely.

 

[2dogs]

I'm not a directionally challenged person and I've only been lost once in my life, and that was in a foreign country during a hurricane at night. My cell phone compass feature has always been correct. I've never known it to lie to me. Good choice, stick with it.

 

[KenF]

My Garmin XT takes care of not having a compass. It shows direction traveling.

 

[ulflyer]

Vito likes a compass, I like paper maps. Have two GPS, rarely use either. Different strokes................