GPS discussion for a near Luddite - Page 2

hammer · 02-02-2011, 08:35 PM

I am with Ballast. I got a Garmin 155W on a ram mount for under $125. Works great when looking for a city address or a POI like gas or restaurant. I still use paper maps and Google maps for palnning.

chucks1911 · 02-02-2011, 08:51 PM

This has been helpful. You guys have given me a lot to research and consider.

dandolfn · 02-02-2011, 09:25 PM

I'll leave the discussion of the most flexible GPS to others. In my case, I had a Garmin 260W (wide screen) for my car even before I bought my bike.

As for installing, I used a RAM mount and a cigarette lighter kit I bought at Walmart. The lighter has a plug in it for when it is not in use. I attached it to the back of the windshield with one of the windshield screws.

deadant · 02-03-2011, 12:50 AM

I have the Garmin 255w that I've used in the car, but have yet to mount to the bike. That will be coming soon. I didn't get the lifetime maps when I bought it 2 years ago, but I will be purchasing the lifetime updates this spring. Its super easy to use, and as far as the trip, I usually just put in one leg of the trip at a time. When I get to a town, I usually do some sightseeing and it will be nagging me about having to recalculate. When I'm done sightseeing, I just punch in my next destination, whether its an actual address or just the name of the city.

**nomadtom69** · 02-03-2011, 01:04 AM

Looking for the thread that had a home made sun shade for a GPS can not seem to find it anyone remember which one it is

**Top Cat** · 02-03-2011, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nomadtom69

Looking for the thread that had a home made sun shade for a GPS can not seem to find it anyone remember which one it is

http://www.vulcanbagger.com/phpBB3/v...20164&start=45

**nomadtom69** · 02-03-2011, 05:30 PM

Thanks TC I was looking under the GPS threads

petenomad · 02-03-2011, 07:42 PM

Or you can try here:
http://www.glarestomper.com/

rickyboy · 02-03-2011, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petenomad

Or you can try here:
http://www.glarestomper.com/

Just made the purchase for the Zumo 220

Thanks

elvis · 02-03-2011, 09:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dandolfn

I'll leave the discussion of the most flexible GPS to others. In my case, I had a Garmin 260W (wide screen) for my car even before I bought my bike.

As for installing, I used a RAM mount and a cigarette lighter kit I bought at Walmart. The lighter has a plug in it for when it is not in use. I attached it to the back of the windshield with one of the windshield screws.

How did you connect the cigarette lighter kit to the bike, is the other end compatible with battery or socket?

Thanks,

Elvis

hammer · 02-03-2011, 11:35 PM

My solution for a glare and dust screen came from Staples. It was a contact or recipe card box costing under $4. I cut off the top and modified it like this.

That's for a Garmin Nuvi 255W on a Ram mount.

ballast · 02-04-2011, 01:09 AM

Now that is F'ing genius!

hammer · 02-04-2011, 01:58 AM

Gee thanks. The black plastic even matches the ram mount.

hammer · 02-04-2011, 02:18 AM

chucks1911 · 02-05-2011, 10:14 AM

Man, this GPS stuff is kinda overwhelming. I'm reminded of when I finally decided to get a computer, and learning what everything meant.

02-02-2011, 08:35 PM	#16
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	GPS discussion for a near Luddite I am with Ballast. I got a Garmin 155W on a ram mount for under $125. Works great when looking for a city address or a POI like gas or restaurant. I still use paper maps and Google maps for palnning. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-02-2011, 08:51 PM	#17
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	GPS discussion for a near Luddite This has been helpful. You guys have given me a lot to research and consider. __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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02-02-2011, 09:25 PM	#18
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	GPS discussion for a near Luddite I'll leave the discussion of the most flexible GPS to others. In my case, I had a Garmin 260W (wide screen) for my car even before I bought my bike. As for installing, I used a RAM mount and a cigarette lighter kit I bought at Walmart. The lighter has a plug in it for when it is not in use. I attached it to the back of the windshield with one of the windshield screws. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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02-03-2011, 12:50 AM	#19
deadant Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dickinson, ND Posts: 341	GPS discussion for a near Luddite I have the Garmin 255w that I've used in the car, but have yet to mount to the bike. That will be coming soon. I didn't get the lifetime maps when I bought it 2 years ago, but I will be purchasing the lifetime updates this spring. Its super easy to use, and as far as the trip, I usually just put in one leg of the trip at a time. When I get to a town, I usually do some sightseeing and it will be nagging me about having to recalculate. When I'm done sightseeing, I just punch in my next destination, whether its an actual address or just the name of the city.
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02-03-2011, 01:04 AM	#20
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Looking for the thread that had a home made sun shade for a GPS can not seem to find it anyone remember which one it is __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16 Login or Register to Remove Ads
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02-03-2011, 05:30 PM	#22
nomadtom69 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Maryville, Tn Posts: 2,656	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Thanks TC I was looking under the GPS threads __________________ (NomadTom69)Tom Green Previous bikes - 2004 BMW R1200 CLC 2006 Nomad 1600 Black -1985 BMW K100 RT VBA #001609 Viet-Nam Vet 71-72 Maryville , Tn. Maggie Valley '11-Townsend '12-Estes Park '13- Copperhead fall rally "13- Elkins WV '14- Eureka Springs ' 15- Helen Ga. SE Rally '16
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02-03-2011, 07:42 PM	#23
petenomad Sr. Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Overland Park, KS Posts: 1,135	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Or you can try here: http://www.glarestomper.com/ __________________ Glenn petenomad Peterman 2016 BMW R1200RT 2012 Candy Arabian Red Concours - Traded at 23000 miles 2008 Red/Black Nomad - Traded at 29500 miles
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02-03-2011, 11:35 PM	#26
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	GPS discussion for a near Luddite My solution for a glare and dust screen came from Staples. It was a contact or recipe card box costing under $4. I cut off the top and modified it like this. That's for a Garmin Nuvi 255W on a Ram mount. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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02-04-2011, 01:09 AM	#27
ballast Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orting, WA Posts: 1,394	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Now that is F'ing genius! __________________ Charlie "Ballast" Krogh 2005 1600 Nomad "Tangerine Dream" VBA #999 VROC #29355
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02-04-2011, 01:58 AM	#28
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Gee thanks. The black plastic even matches the ram mount. __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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02-04-2011, 02:18 AM	#29
hammer Sr. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,329	GPS discussion for a near Luddite __________________ Hammer aka CrocHammer KawaNow#00988, VROC#26389, VR#2202 Abbotsford, BC, Canada 2006 Black Nomad
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02-05-2011, 10:14 AM	#30
chucks1911 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Sterling, Oklahoma Posts: 361	GPS discussion for a near Luddite Man, this GPS stuff is kinda overwhelming. I'm reminded of when I finally decided to get a computer, and learning what everything meant. __________________ Chuck Stephens 12 Harley Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 07 Nomad (Traded) 86 Kawasaki 454 LTD VBA member #1578 HOG Member #4541840 AMA Member # 2700186
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