Mazo EMS2
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Ditto. Mine is a Garmin Nuvi 1450. Works great. I bought a second power cord, so one stays on the bike, and one stays in the truck. If it looks like rain, I'll slip a sandwich bag over the top of it.
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Ditto. Mine is a Garmin Nuvi 1450. Works great. I bought a second power cord, so one stays on the bike, and one stays in the truck. If it looks like rain, I'll slip a sandwich bag over the top of it.
justcalldon
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I have the Garmin 660 and it is great!
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PaladinLV
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Using Garmin 660LM same one since 2009.
Used with my Harleys and now with my Spyder.
Lifetime free maps and compatible with most Bikes.
All the above r my reasons
AJ
Used with my Harleys and now with my Spyder.
Lifetime free maps and compatible with most Bikes.
All the above r my reasons
AJ
PaladinLV
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You are joking right? :hun:
I plan my routes and have been planning my routes on computer and saving to my Garmin since Garmin became available and for 7 years on the 660.
AJ
Belrix
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I guess it's time to get the manual out again. [emoji4]
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Steven Young
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Google maps can download maps for Off Line use of large areas. Just used my iPhone on a 5 hr ride with No Cell service....No problems using Google Maps.
roofus7044
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TomTom Rider
I use a TomTom rider after the vibration on my Kawasaki concours killed my Garmin that was made for use in the car. It's waterproof and works well when you are wearing gloves. I don't use Bluetooth in my helmet so I can't speak to how well that part works. At approximately $250 new I feel it is a good compromise for a motorcycle specific GPS. I'm sure there are better ones out there but they also cost a lot more.
I use a TomTom rider after the vibration on my Kawasaki concours killed my Garmin that was made for use in the car. It's waterproof and works well when you are wearing gloves. I don't use Bluetooth in my helmet so I can't speak to how well that part works. At approximately $250 new I feel it is a good compromise for a motorcycle specific GPS. I'm sure there are better ones out there but they also cost a lot more.
Peteoz
Well-known member
Consider a GPS phone app at around $100.
bcer, don't dismiss phones because of too much data usage......you can buy a Tom Tom, Navigon or Garmin app for your iPhone or other phone for much cheaper than buying the whole GPS shebang. Navigon North America is $90. It gives you all the features of the full GPS, but keeps it handily part of your phone. It usually comes with lifetime maps, and it gets the signal from satellite, not phone towers, so there is no data usage and no phone tower black spots. It also means that you only have to Bluetooth your phone to your headset to get all your phone and GPS features without the GPS middleman.
The only two major downsides I have found with this setup on the iPhone are -
You can't use gloves, but a weatherproof Otter box or similar fixes that......and of course, the keyboard is small.
The hot Aussie sun overheats the iPhone, so I have the Garmin as a fallback for those extreme days.
Pete
bcer, don't dismiss phones because of too much data usage......you can buy a Tom Tom, Navigon or Garmin app for your iPhone or other phone for much cheaper than buying the whole GPS shebang. Navigon North America is $90. It gives you all the features of the full GPS, but keeps it handily part of your phone. It usually comes with lifetime maps, and it gets the signal from satellite, not phone towers, so there is no data usage and no phone tower black spots. It also means that you only have to Bluetooth your phone to your headset to get all your phone and GPS features without the GPS middleman.
The only two major downsides I have found with this setup on the iPhone are -
You can't use gloves, but a weatherproof Otter box or similar fixes that......and of course, the keyboard is small.
The hot Aussie sun overheats the iPhone, so I have the Garmin as a fallback for those extreme days.
Pete
Dan McNally
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Download Base Camp from Garmin. It isn't the most user friendly thing, but once you master it, you can create routes and downpaod them to your Garmin.
I use the ZUMO 660 that came with my Spyder - it serves the purpose. I like being able to find the nearest gas station - that was a great feature riding home from Tucson, last year - As I approached an exit that had a gas station, I'd look at how far the next gas station was, before passing an opportunity to top off. Great for peace of mind crossing the desert.
I use my Nexus 6 with Google maps. It's been SO much better than any Garmin I've had in the past. Plan routes on the computer then send them to yourself and others.
Hard to beat the voice control too.
I'll never go back to a stand alone gps
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Hard to beat the voice control too.
I'll never go back to a stand alone gps
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tofriendscreek
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I have used my Garmin Zumo 665 for years. I've logged over 50K miles of Spyder trips since buying it. Although it's not perfect, it serves my purposes well, both on my Spyder and in my truck. I can manipulate it with my gloves on, it's waterproof, it gives me turn by turn audibles via Bluetooth if I want, the screen display and settings are customizable and it is capable of timely traffic alert info.
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IdahoMtnSpyder
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I use a Samsung Tab A 8.0 tablet with Sygic GPS app. The screen is larger, the tablet cost less than $200, and I use it for web surfing and email when it's not on the Spyder! It's not waterproof but it has survived getting wet from rain while riding.
GPS plus Maps
About 8 years ago, I did my last cross country solo, using my Garmin 550 and a tank bag with maps folded in a waterproof cover on the tank bag. This allowed me to have an overall picture of where I was going without zooming in and out. Maps are also the backup system should one's GPS fail. And, on my first cross country solo, I had a complete failure of electrical accessories..at the end of my driveway....LOL So, I like to have a contingency plan.
Anyway, I am trying to be patient while I wait for my new Garmin to arrive in a few days. Once installed i will try to give a report. Plans are to have this connected via Bluetooth with my phone, and Sena 10s in helmet, hopefully it will all work out.
About 8 years ago, I did my last cross country solo, using my Garmin 550 and a tank bag with maps folded in a waterproof cover on the tank bag. This allowed me to have an overall picture of where I was going without zooming in and out. Maps are also the backup system should one's GPS fail. And, on my first cross country solo, I had a complete failure of electrical accessories..at the end of my driveway....LOL So, I like to have a contingency plan.
Anyway, I am trying to be patient while I wait for my new Garmin to arrive in a few days. Once installed i will try to give a report. Plans are to have this connected via Bluetooth with my phone, and Sena 10s in helmet, hopefully it will all work out.
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