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Posted: 8/3/2013 7:42:53 AM EDT
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Not what you want.to hear but I use my Nexus 4 with brightness set.to max which makes it visible in bright sunlight. I also use my Bluetooth intercom so I don't even look at the display unless I'm inputting an address
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Posted: 8/3/2013 8:01:15 AM EDT
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stop signs and cross roads
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Posted: 8/3/2013 8:18:07 AM EDT
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Not what you want.to hear but I use my Nexus 4 with brightness set.to max which makes it visible in bright sunlight. I also use my Bluetooth intercom so I don't even look at the display unless I'm inputting an address My HTC Inspire is not bright enough 
I like the scrolling map of google maps. I don't necessarily plan my routes out in detail beforehand, so I don't really care about turn-by-turn. I like exploring, but I don't like getting lost 
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Posted: 8/3/2013 8:56:08 AM EDT
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I print out a map from google and tape it to the tank
I have used google on my cell phone for navigation through the headphones, but thats not what you want. |
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Posted: 8/3/2013 10:57:32 AM EDT
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Garmin 765T. Its an older car model and not made any more. Its not too hard to see normally. I carry plastic bags in my tank bag for rain.
The ones with headphone output are getting really hard to find. |
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Posted: 8/3/2013 11:16:48 AM EDT
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I use a Garmin Etrex HCx in a Touratech/Ram Mount. It's kind of small, but works good.
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Posted: 8/3/2013 2:14:53 PM EDT
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Garmin nuvi 550... Handles topo maps via ad card...waterproof...and can be had for cheap from eBay...
eBay |
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Posted: 8/3/2013 3:32:41 PM EDT
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I use the Garmin Zumo 550. It's a discontinued model but still available used. The Zumo line is motorcycle specific, waterproof and built much stronger than automotive units so don't be afraid to buy a used one, mine's six years old. The touch screen is fully functional with gloves and is bright enough to be seen in sunlight.
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Posted: 8/3/2013 3:35:58 PM EDT
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Zumo 660 with Sena Smh5. Can't imagine knife without one now.
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Posted: 8/3/2013 3:37:59 PM EDT
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I use the Garmin Zumo 550. It's a discontinued model but still available used. The Zumo line is motorcycle specific, waterproof and built much stronger than automotive units so don't be afraid to buy a used one, mine's six years old. The touch screen is fully functional with gloves and is bright enough to be seen in sunlight. This. Zumos are the best on two wheels for a number of reasons. Downside is $$$$ |
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Posted: 8/3/2013 6:30:25 PM EDT
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Garmin nuvi 550... Handles topo maps via ad card...waterproof...and can be had for cheap from eBay... eBay Looks like a versatile unit for pretty cheap. Will it do a scrolling road map, or just the turn-by-turn navigation type view? Is it visible in direct sunlight? |
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Posted: 8/3/2013 11:56:06 PM EDT
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Not what you want.to hear but I use my Nexus 4 I have two reasons for -not- doing this: - A large portion of my riding is done in areas that I cannot get a data connection which makes the phone less useful than a 'real' GPS. - I always keep the phone on my body, not on the bike, just in case shit ever goes wrong. Would suck to be laying in the bottom of a ditch and not be able to call for help because the phone is still attached to the handlebars of the bike. Or worse, no longer attached to the handlebars because the phone came loose somewhere along they way. Personally, I pretty much just leave the GPS unit in a saddlebag because the only times I need are if I'm lost or I need to find the closest gas station. That means I don't need to care so much about some features like weatherproofing or being able to read the display in direct sunlight. |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 2:28:04 AM EDT
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Looks like a versatile unit for pretty cheap. Will it do a scrolling road map, or just the turn-by-turn navigation type view? Is it visible in direct sunlight? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Garmin nuvi 550... Handles topo maps via ad card...waterproof...and can be had for cheap from eBay... eBay Looks like a versatile unit for pretty cheap. Will it do a scrolling road map, or just the turn-by-turn navigation type view? Is it visible in direct sunlight? Yes scrolling is how it operates even has a 3d type view...the zumo is a more expensive version of this marketed to adv guys...same thing IMHO. |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 3:19:16 AM EDT
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I use 2 different ones, mood and travel dependent.
Garmin 62s 
or a TomTom Start 50 |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 6:56:09 AM EDT
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i do lots of long trips on tiny roads, or no roads at all. I use a 450. Wife has a 220 .
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Posted: 8/4/2013 7:49:04 AM EDT
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i do lots of long trips on tiny roads, or no roads at all. I use a 450. Wife has a 220 . Is that the Oregon 450? I see Cabelas has them on sale right now for $250. Is it visible in direct sunlight? |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 8:26:47 AM EDT
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Is that the Oregon 450? I see Cabelas has them on sale right now for $250. Is it visible in direct sunlight? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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i do lots of long trips on tiny roads, or no roads at all. I use a 450. Wife has a 220 . Is that the Oregon 450? I see Cabelas has them on sale right now for $250. Is it visible in direct sunlight? no, sorry. Both are Zumo. Depending on model, amazon has them starting at $210 |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 8:46:45 AM EDT
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I just picked up a Garmin 62 to use on my Kayak. I got a free map off the net and I was amazed
at how well I can see it in direct sunlight. It is water "proof" and can be used for hiking, boating, driving etc. I am very happy with it and the mounts that RAM make work real well with it. Here it is on my Son's dirty truck with a suction cup mount. See how good you can see the screen without any back light. It is gloomy here and it is even better on a sunny day. The other pic is a mount that went into the triple tree tube on the GSXR1000 that I used to own. That map is more of a topo map than a road map, But is was free.    |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 10:39:19 AM EDT
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Garmin Montan 650. The best out there ATM, IMHO. Sold my 60csx and bought it.
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Posted: 8/4/2013 4:04:26 PM EDT
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I have two reasons for -not- doing this: - A large portion of my riding is done in areas that I cannot get a data connection which makes the phone less useful than a 'real' GPS. - I always keep the phone on my body, not on the bike, just in case shit ever goes wrong. Would suck to be laying in the bottom of a ditch and not be able to call for help because the phone is still attached to the handlebars of the bike. Or worse, no longer attached to the handlebars because the phone came loose somewhere along they way. Personally, I pretty much just leave the GPS unit in a saddlebag because the only times I need are if I'm lost or I need to find the closest gas station. That means I don't need to care so much about some features like weatherproofing or being able to read the display in direct sunlight. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not what you want.to hear but I use my Nexus 4 I have two reasons for -not- doing this: - A large portion of my riding is done in areas that I cannot get a data connection which makes the phone less useful than a 'real' GPS. - I always keep the phone on my body, not on the bike, just in case shit ever goes wrong. Would suck to be laying in the bottom of a ditch and not be able to call for help because the phone is still attached to the handlebars of the bike. Or worse, no longer attached to the handlebars because the phone came loose somewhere along they way. Personally, I pretty much just leave the GPS unit in a saddlebag because the only times I need are if I'm lost or I need to find the closest gas station. That means I don't need to care so much about some features like weatherproofing or being able to read the display in direct sunlight. you dont need a data connection for navigation. you can download the maps for your trip and save them to the phone. all smartphones now have a "real" GPS chip in them and are just as accurate as a handheld unit. i use my phone to geocache, its that accurate. as for "laying in the ditch", if you cant crawl out of the ditch or cry for help its not going to matter where your phone is because you wont be able to use it in the first place. i have never had someone call 911 after a motorcycle crash that wasnt able to walk or craw or unable to yell for help. usually a passerby is calling 911, not the person that was on the bike. |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 5:49:52 PM EDT
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Yes scrolling is how it operates even has a 3d type view...the zumo is a more expensive version of this marketed to adv guys...same thing IMHO. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Garmin nuvi 550... Handles topo maps via ad card...waterproof...and can be had for cheap from eBay... eBay Looks like a versatile unit for pretty cheap. Will it do a scrolling road map, or just the turn-by-turn navigation type view? Is it visible in direct sunlight? Yes scrolling is how it operates even has a 3d type view...the zumo is a more expensive version of this marketed to adv guys...same thing IMHO. Another Nuvi 550 user here; I've got a 60CSx that I use occasionally too. The Ram holder is more secure than the Garmin factory model. |
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Posted: 8/4/2013 8:53:06 PM EDT
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you dont need a data connection for navigation. you can download the maps for your trip and save them to the phone. Quote HistoryQuoted:
you dont need a data connection for navigation. you can download the maps for your trip and save them to the phone. as for "laying in the ditch", if you cant crawl out of the ditch or cry for help its not going to matter where your phone is because you wont be able to use it in the first place. i have never had someone call 911 after a motorcycle crash that wasnt able to walk or craw or unable to yell for help. usually a passerby is calling 911, not the person that was on the bike. Yell for help? You work for a city FD, don't you. YMMV but I'd rather not lie there bleeding for several hours waiting for a passerby to notice. |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 1:46:48 AM EDT
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Another Montana 650t user. You'll need the city navigator with it for road nav. Works with gloves, big screen and bright. Can run on both it's battery pack and AA batteries. Has a mini USB input which easily runs of 12V power plug with adapter. Nice feature to be able to use the camera and make it a waypoint quickly as it tags the pic with the GPS location.
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Posted: 8/5/2013 11:11:00 AM EDT
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You're on a motorcycle, you would be silly NOT to get a motorcycle specific GPS.
Don't cheeze out on the mout either. Ram mounts are ok (they suck), the Touratech mounts are the oly way to go. Of course you could always go the cheap route... 
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Posted: 8/5/2013 1:04:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You're on a motorcycle, you would be silly NOT to get a motorcycle specific GPS. http://www.vaq34.com/junk/canada_gps.jpg http://www.vaq34.com/junk/ktm530light_002.jpg http://www.vaq34.com/junk/ktm530light_001.jpg Don't cheeze out on the mout either. Ram mounts are ok (they suck), the Touratech mounts are the oly way to go. Of course you could always go the cheap route... http://www.vaq34.com/junk/gps_and_mount.jpg  |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 2:58:17 PM EDT
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You're on a motorcycle, you would be silly NOT to get a motorcycle specific GPS. <snip> I'm sure they're great....but I'd feel more silly spending $600+ on something I'd only use a few times a year. If I'd use it more, I'd consider one. |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 6:35:22 PM EDT
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I'm sure they're great....but I'd feel more silly spending $600+ on something I'd only use a few times a year. If I'd use it more, I'd consider one. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You're on a motorcycle, you would be silly NOT to get a motorcycle specific GPS. <snip> I'm sure they're great....but I'd feel more silly spending $600+ on something I'd only use a few times a year. If I'd use it more, I'd consider one. It also works well in a car. |
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Posted: 8/5/2013 6:52:31 PM EDT
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i pick a direction and go.
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Posted: 8/12/2013 6:10:43 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Not what you want.to hear but I use my Nexus 4 with brightness set.to max which makes it visible in bright sunlight. I also use my Bluetooth intercom so I don't even look at the display unless I'm inputting an address ya I took a look at some of the moto Garmin models and then looked at the price tag and immediately said f that. A marine unit ya I can see spending a couple hundy on a GPS, but for a bike.... I ende dup just slummin in and Im pretty happy I did. Small mount on the brake fluid reservoir on the handlebar, small power cable threaded under the trim from the battery outlet up to the unit and your in business. I can technically run the vioce prompts to my ears like you do as well but mostly just don't bother. |
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Posted: 8/12/2013 8:23:08 AM EDT
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iPhone 4
need to get a bluetooth thing for my helmet though.
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