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« on: August 18, 2012, 10:48:22 PM » |
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I have really been wanting to take a road trip, but its still too hot right now.I have thought about riding to destin florida to see one son, or rock springs wyoming to see another son, or vernal utah to see my oldest son.Do you have a navigation system.if so, how much did it cost, what brand, and how well did it work? Input appreciated.
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« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2012, 03:01:29 AM » |
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I've got a TomTom Rider II, I love it. I've heard the Garmin is also very good but, no experience with it myself. My Tom Tom came with Bluetooth which also connects to my cell phone. Kind of a handy device for some I guess. I ended up muting it though. I don't ride so I can talk while I ride, sometimes I ride to get away from the things in life that can and will wait. I have a friend that has a regular car type GPS that he mounted in his trunk, he never uses it for the provided map, he only listens and goes where it says. The advantage of do that is the car version is one heck of a lot less $$$$ than the cycle version. Personally, I like looking down at that screen without the noise but, it's all personal preference. My understanding is just about all of them have problems with glare off of the screen and eventually, the screen gets hard to see but, so far I've been real happy with mine and it beats the heck out of try'n to read a map while traveling at speed in the wind.  How about you go visit all three sons and take an extended trip. Stop by and see me while you're at it. 
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« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2012, 04:55:06 AM » |
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We have and like the garmin 550. You can purchase a cover that shades and reduces glare. Also cell phone companies are now making non glare screen covers which also help. Happy and safe travels....
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« Reply #3 on: August 19, 2012, 07:43:24 AM » |
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Another option is the spousal motorcycle navigation system. They will get you to your destination although the turn instructions are usually just after the turn and the voice instructions go from too low to be heard to screaming, often for the same direction. They have no screens but do have visual signals. If you decide to take a different route, they will also remind you when that route has any problems. If unable to determine a route themselves, they will alert you to stop and ask a human for directions. They cost an incredible amount but for all that money, do not have an off switch. No additional wiring required but they do require feeding and frequent stops for uploading and downloading.
That's why I have a Garmin 750 (car type) with built-in mp3 player in a RAM mount. Works great.
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« Reply #4 on: August 19, 2012, 08:07:39 AM » |
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I've got the Garmin Nuvi 2455LMT. It should be around $170. I first got a Nuvi 40 last year for Christmas, and it was great for A - B travel. Though I wanted A - B - C -D travel. I did more research and returned it and chose this series for the programability. You can program it on your computer or right on the Garmin, save the "trip" and recall it later. Mounted with a Ram Mount.
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« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2012, 09:54:23 AM » |
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If you have a GPS enabled smart phone, you can probably get an app for it that will perform as well, or better than, dedicated navigation units. I use one called Navigon ($15.00) that beat the Garmin and Magellan units I had. You can get a stereo Bluetooth head set and listen to music and even answer your phone. Once your stopped, you've got all the features of an Internet ready phone at your disposal.
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« Reply #6 on: August 19, 2012, 10:35:06 AM » |
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Another option is the spousal motorcycle navigation system. They will get you to your destination although the turn instructions are usually just after the turn and the voice instructions go from too low to be heard to screaming, often for the same direction. They have no screens but do have visual signals. If you decide to take a different route, they will also remind you when that route has any problems. If unable to determine a route themselves, they will alert you to stop and ask a human for directions. They cost an incredible amount but for all that money, do not have an off switch. No additional wiring required but they do require feeding and frequent stops for uploading and downloading.
That's why I have a Garmin 750 (car type) with built-in mp3 player in a RAM mount. Works great.
I'm still a bit old school, like to read the map before leaving and just let the wind blow. I have the Navi system on the Goldwing, but have never used it, kind of takes the fun out of getting lost.
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« Reply #8 on: August 19, 2012, 01:06:21 PM » |
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I've got a TomTom Rider II, I love it. I've heard the Garmin is also very good but, no experience with it myself. My Tom Tom came with Bluetooth which also connects to my cell phone. Kind of a handy device for some I guess. I ended up muting it though. I don't ride so I can talk while I ride, sometimes I ride to get away from the things in life that can and will wait. I have a friend that has a regular car type GPS that he mounted in his trunk, he never uses it for the provided map, he only listens and goes where it says. The advantage of do that is the car version is one heck of a lot less $$$$ than the cycle version. Personally, I like looking down at that screen without the noise but, it's all personal preference. My understanding is just about all of them have problems with glare off of the screen and eventually, the screen gets hard to see but, so far I've been real happy with mine and it beats the heck out of try'n to read a map while traveling at speed in the wind.  How about you go visit all three sons and take an extended trip. Stop by and see me while you're at it.  I just might do that.
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« Reply #9 on: August 19, 2012, 01:07:41 PM » |
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Another option is the spousal motorcycle navigation system. They will get you to your destination although the turn instructions are usually just after the turn and the voice instructions go from too low to be heard to screaming, often for the same direction. They have no screens but do have visual signals. If you decide to take a different route, they will also remind you when that route has any problems. If unable to determine a route themselves, they will alert you to stop and ask a human for directions. They cost an incredible amount but for all that money, do not have an off switch. No additional wiring required but they do require feeding and frequent stops for uploading and downloading.
That's why I have a Garmin 750 (car type) with built-in mp3 player in a RAM mount. Works great.
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« Reply #10 on: August 19, 2012, 01:09:52 PM » |
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Thanks guys for the input.j and p had one for $899.Thats ridiculous.
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« Reply #11 on: August 19, 2012, 04:07:03 PM » |
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If you have a GPS enabled smart phone, you can probably get an app for it that will perform as well, or better than, dedicated navigation units. I use one called Navigon ($15.00) that beat the Garmin and Magellan units I had. You can get a stereo Bluetooth head set and listen to music and even answer your phone. Once your stopped, you've got all the features of an Internet ready phone at your disposal.
While I do agree with the above, I also will state, if you're gonna go that route, don't depend on the smart phone battery, go ahead and run a power wire for your smart phone so it can run off the cycle's power. I tried using the smart phone navigation without that power cord, lasted about three hours then I didn't have any power of my smart phone. Have since decided to go ahead and run a power cord for charging the smart phone.
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« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2012, 07:41:31 AM » |
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We have iway, Garmin Zumo and a built in factor nav in our van. I use them all, but rarely without consulting and carrying a map as well. I love having a GPS for the things it's good at, but it can't pick the fun roads, they are wrong at times and take routes that I don't want. I do the route planning and then use the GPS for time planning, checking progress, unexpected detours on the fly, etc. Just my 2 cents.
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« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2012, 07:05:49 PM » |
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I agree,maps,mapquest,and navigation system, and u cant go wrong.for long.
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