GPS Unit to use on Bike? (Magellan Maestro)

ScorpionNinja · June 2nd, 2011, 06:50 PM

Hi,

I got this GPS unit from my Dad. He used it for his Truck.

I just wonder if it will work on my Bike. ie: It can handle being mounted on a motorcycle?

the below Model, be able to handle Vibrations from a motorcycle, etc? (i have a GPS rain cover for it, so rain/water isnt a issue)

2007 Magellan Maestro 3100

Discuss...

Thanks!!!

CZroe · June 2nd, 2011, 09:08 PM

I know that there are GPSes made for motorcycles like the Tom Tom Rider, Tom Tom Rider 2nd Edition, and some Garmin Zumo. They are made for daytime visibility in direct sunlight, gloved operation, motorcycle-specific route suggestions, etc. If you can tolerate the lack of those features, it should be fine.

ScorpionNinja · June 3rd, 2011, 01:31 PM

Ok, good!

I'll just go ahead and mount up something and get a Power outlet added on the bike!!!

Im on a Budget, so i cannot afford a new Fancy moto-GPS, etc!

Ill post an Update about my Experiences with it and any problems that arise!

CZroe · June 3rd, 2011, 07:11 PM

Just keep in mind that it may not be waterproof!

ScorpionNinja · June 5th, 2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

Just keep in mind that it may not be waterproof!

I know it isnt waterproof. it will be in a waterproof cover. Im just worried that the vibrations will damage the unit, in the long run. Only time will tell.

June 2nd, 2011, 06:50 PM	#1
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	GPS Unit to use on Bike? (Magellan Maestro) Hi, I got this GPS unit from my Dad. He used it for his Truck. I just wonder if it will work on my Bike. ie: It can handle being mounted on a motorcycle? the below Model, be able to handle Vibrations from a motorcycle, etc? (i have a GPS rain cover for it, so rain/water isnt a issue) 2007 Magellan Maestro 3100 Discuss... Thanks!!!

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June 2nd, 2011, 09:08 PM	#2
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	I know that there are GPSes made for motorcycles like the Tom Tom Rider, Tom Tom Rider 2nd Edition, and some Garmin Zumo. They are made for daytime visibility in direct sunlight, gloved operation, motorcycle-specific route suggestions, etc. If you can tolerate the lack of those features, it should be fine.

June 3rd, 2011, 01:31 PM	#3
ScorpionNinja ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Dave Location: Michigan Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 650RTE & 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R (SOLD) Posts: A lot.	Ok, good! I'll just go ahead and mount up something and get a Power outlet added on the bike!!! Im on a Budget, so i cannot afford a new Fancy moto-GPS, etc! Ill post an Update about my Experiences with it and any problems that arise!

June 3rd, 2011, 07:11 PM	#4
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	Just keep in mind that it may not be waterproof!