What type of GPS do you use on your bike?

Strider · March 21st, 2009, 05:03 PM

My loving wife has graciously consented to allow me to get a GPS for my bike

And I want to know ... What type do the other members here use?
Can you tell me what kind you have, and the pros/cons of that model?
I want to make an informed choice when I go to buy mine ... I have NO idea what to look for.
I'm a total GPS newb. I have already asked a couple of members for help, but I think asking everyone will help out more!

Thanks in advance!

Alan

kkim · March 21st, 2009, 05:32 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11228

camaroz1985 · March 21st, 2009, 07:16 PM

Yeah that thread is a good one to look at. I just bought a Garmin Streetpilot 2720. Haven't even got it on my bike to use yet, but there are some things I can tell you.

Pros
Waterproof
Large/High Resolution Screen
Buttons to get you to different screens (though they are on the wrong side)
Loaded with a lot of advanced features (may take a while to learn to use them, but the general go here/there stuff is simple)
Photo sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting
Best of all it is cheap. I got mine used for $75 on ebay, but new/refurbished ones are only going for $120ish. Not too bad for a system that retailed for $960 when new (it is a couple years old now)

Cons
Kind of big (thick) compared to newer models
No on-board battery (has to be hard-wired to your bike, but that is not hard I have a thread on here about it)

I wish I could be more helpful about actually using it, but maybe in a couple weeks. I got this unit because I wanted to try the GPS out on a bike, but didn't want to spend a lot of money doing it.

Strider · March 21st, 2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kkim

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11228

Thanks Kelly, I missed that one in the search ...

sometimesido · March 21st, 2009, 10:11 PM

a free one!
haha.
Garmin c330 that my buddy let me borrow.
and zip tie mount! woo!

Buffalony · March 22nd, 2009, 12:15 AM

VZ Navigator. Love it.

mcteague · March 22nd, 2009, 05:37 AM

I've been considering a Garmin Nuvi 205. It's a basic unit and, while not waterproof, seems to be the best bang for the buck. I sells for around $140 on Amazon.

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/print/000505.php

Tim

g21-30 · March 22nd, 2009, 06:45 AM

Latest from Garmin:

http://www.dvhardware.net/article32425.html

The first waterproof GPS from Garmin:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=garmin

watcanido · March 23rd, 2009, 01:17 AM

Its not a GPS but here is my navigation device pretty cheap and easy to install

Buffalony · March 23rd, 2009, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watcanido

Its not a GPS but here is my navigation device pretty cheap and easy to install

Harrr. Old School up and down.

Strider · March 23rd, 2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcteague

I've been considering a Garmin Nuvi 205. It's a basic unit and, while not waterproof, seems to be the best bang for the buck. I sells for around $140 on Amazon.
http://www.gpsmagazine.com/print/000505.php
Tim

Looks like a good one, I was looking at $400 models before I saw that! THX

watcanido, you crack me up !

My dad had one likethat in his ol' blue truck ...

watcanido · March 23rd, 2009, 08:06 PM

lol..

and it shows my lean angle.

sometimesido · March 23rd, 2009, 08:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watcanido

lol..

and it shows my lean angle.

haha, I want to get one too now.

Here's my loaner Garmin on ziptie mount:

Buffalony · March 24th, 2009, 05:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by watcanido

lol..

and it shows my lean angle.

LOL...lets see a garmin or tom tom do that!!!!!!

CC Cowboy · March 24th, 2009, 08:53 AM

I don't need a GPS. I've been on every road in America. If I could only remember where they go it would help though.

Strider · March 24th, 2009, 07:01 PM

Thanks for all the recs guys ... and the laughs

March 21st, 2009, 05:03 PM	#1
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	What type of GPS do you use on your bike? My loving wife has graciously consented to allow me to get a GPS for my bike And I want to know ... What type do the other members here use? Can you tell me what kind you have, and the pros/cons of that model? I want to make an informed choice when I go to buy mine ... I have NO idea what to look for. I'm a total GPS newb. I have already asked a couple of members for help, but I think asking everyone will help out more! Thanks in advance! Alan

March 21st, 2009, 10:11 PM	#5
sometimesido ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Norcross, GA Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 250R Posts: 772 Blog Entries: 14	a free one! haha. Garmin c330 that my buddy let me borrow. and zip tie mount! woo! __________________________________________________ my flickr™

March 24th, 2009, 08:53 AM	#15
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	I don't need a GPS. I've been on every road in America. If I could only remember where they go it would help though. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

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March 21st, 2009, 05:32 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11228

March 21st, 2009, 07:16 PM	#3
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	Yeah that thread is a good one to look at. I just bought a Garmin Streetpilot 2720. Haven't even got it on my bike to use yet, but there are some things I can tell you. Pros Waterproof Large/High Resolution Screen Buttons to get you to different screens (though they are on the wrong side) Loaded with a lot of advanced features (may take a while to learn to use them, but the general go here/there stuff is simple) Photo sensor that automatically adjusts backlighting Best of all it is cheap. I got mine used for $75 on ebay, but new/refurbished ones are only going for $120ish. Not too bad for a system that retailed for $960 when new (it is a couple years old now) Cons Kind of big (thick) compared to newer models No on-board battery (has to be hard-wired to your bike, but that is not hard I have a thread on here about it) I wish I could be more helpful about actually using it, but maybe in a couple weeks. I got this unit because I wanted to try the GPS out on a bike, but didn't want to spend a lot of money doing it.

March 22nd, 2009, 12:15 AM	#6
Buffalony ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Joe Location: Buffalo NY Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 Ninja 250 "Wasabi", 82 Yamaha xj650j Posts: A lot.	VZ Navigator. Love it.

March 22nd, 2009, 05:37 AM	#7
mcteague ninjette.org member Name: Tim Location: Maryland Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 117	I've been considering a Garmin Nuvi 205. It's a basic unit and, while not waterproof, seems to be the best bang for the buck. I sells for around $140 on Amazon. http://www.gpsmagazine.com/print/000505.php Tim

March 22nd, 2009, 06:45 AM	#8
g21-30 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sam Location: Northern Virginia Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250R 2009 Posts: A lot.	Latest from Garmin: http://www.dvhardware.net/article32425.html The first waterproof GPS from Garmin: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showt...ghlight=garmin

March 23rd, 2009, 01:17 AM	#9
watcanido ninjette.org member Name: Jhaqui Location: Earth Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 83	Its not a GPS but here is my navigation device pretty cheap and easy to install

March 23rd, 2009, 08:06 PM	#12
watcanido ninjette.org member Name: Jhaqui Location: Earth Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 83	lol.. and it shows my lean angle.

March 24th, 2009, 07:01 PM	#16
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	Thanks for all the recs guys ... and the laughs