Ridin2TheGym
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Which GPS system do you use aside from your phone
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I rock the Garmin Nuvi 550 w/ Ram mount. Perfect for bikes!
Motorcycle Mike
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Are you riding 100% street, or do you dual sport some?
If street only, I'd get a bike centric gps if your phone doesn't do it for you or you can't make do with a car gps in a waterproof container of some sort.
If dirt and street, then you need the ability to switch to 'direct routing' if you want to follow the tracks provided by others in which case you are likely looking at some sort of Garmin hiking GPS. I use a Garmin Map 78 despite how ugly it is because it has a solid power connect (compared to those with a micro usb charge port), is waterproof, and is not touch screen -- solid buttons respond much more accurately with gloves on than a touch screen does. My biggest complaint is the small screen size, but when I just need to follow a line on a screen it works well.
If street only, I'd get a bike centric gps if your phone doesn't do it for you or you can't make do with a car gps in a waterproof container of some sort.
If dirt and street, then you need the ability to switch to 'direct routing' if you want to follow the tracks provided by others in which case you are likely looking at some sort of Garmin hiking GPS. I use a Garmin Map 78 despite how ugly it is because it has a solid power connect (compared to those with a micro usb charge port), is waterproof, and is not touch screen -- solid buttons respond much more accurately with gloves on than a touch screen does. My biggest complaint is the small screen size, but when I just need to follow a line on a screen it works well.
Garmin Zumo 390LM on a Navihalter mount... Plug and Play...
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I use an old Magellan that I used to have in the car. The touch screen responds well to gloves and like someone posted, a ziplock bag over it id there's rain. However, I went this route because I already had it. If I had to purchase one, I would get a motorcycle /outdoor specific one. Wouldn't have to worry about rain, probably more rugged, and I would assume that the screen would be anti-glare. That's probably my biggest complaint. Unless you have/ can make a sun shield.
Ipod with a GPS enhancer and Copilt gps app.
I can recommend a Garmin Zumo 660. Dedicated Motorcycle GPS.(lifetime Maps)
It is glove friendly, waterproof, tough as it has fallen off the bike, glare-free screen and propper marine grade charging mount (not through a USB port)
You can load routes and then adjust them as needed with the device. You can also create routes on the fly with the browse map feature. Bluetooth enabled too.
Expensive yes, but they do go on sale $449 (Costco) as they have been replaced by a newer model. My smartphone does almost everything but it is not a great Motorcycle GPS.
Still a good price considering that an aviation spec Garmin Radio GPS cost $25k. And no you cannot legally use your Iphone to navigate an aeroplane.
If you can find an old Street Pilot pick it up.
It is glove friendly, waterproof, tough as it has fallen off the bike, glare-free screen and propper marine grade charging mount (not through a USB port)
You can load routes and then adjust them as needed with the device. You can also create routes on the fly with the browse map feature. Bluetooth enabled too.
Expensive yes, but they do go on sale $449 (Costco) as they have been replaced by a newer model. My smartphone does almost everything but it is not a great Motorcycle GPS.
Still a good price considering that an aviation spec Garmin Radio GPS cost $25k. And no you cannot legally use your Iphone to navigate an aeroplane.
If you can find an old Street Pilot pick it up.
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Hey Shane, are your maps all up to date? Did you find the new map sets can no longer fit on the internal memory? I had to load them onto an external sd card.
martin900cc
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Data charges. *depending on app
Battery drain.
Glare.
Stone will eff up that screen real good.
My personal issue is that phones are more of a "jack of all trades, master of none" deal. If you will be using it enough, then a dedicated GPS may be a worthwhile purchase.
*imho*
Ridin2TheGym
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My Iphone has a battery problem when using GPS and I can't be bothered to replace it just for the GPS feature. Thanks for the feedback guys
Pick up any cheap/garbage/stolen Android phone/tablet and install Here on it (free, no data required). Hops on random wifi connections to do live traffic but all the maps are stored on your SD card (or internal memory if you have enough). The amoled screens are nice and easy to read in the sunlight and if your gloves are kangaroo you can use them on the touch screen perfectly
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.here.app.maps&hl=en
Plug your phone/tablet into this to keep it charged as you ride: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/12V-...l-USB-Charger-Blue-LED-Light/32237785097.html
Yeah i actually just upgraded my maps about a month ago from my old 2010 set. I can't remember what I was able to fit on the unit directly, but it might have been only eastern Canada and eastern US. I'm glad the unit has a slot for the external card. What size card did you use and have you had any problems running the new map off the card?
King Cobra
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I have the garmin 660LM ordered from GPS city on line. Was here 2 days after ordering it on line. Came with lifetime maps, motorcycle and car mount and knows when you switch it. Hard wired to the bike so never any power issues. Water proof and no data costs. If you like to ride don't depend on your phone, there are so many black areas north and in on the best hiden roads in the USA.
basecamp software is awesome..save all my routes and even mounted my gopro to it...great set up and have never questioned the costs because it's been worth ever penny.
basecamp software is awesome..save all my routes and even mounted my gopro to it...great set up and have never questioned the costs because it's been worth ever penny.
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