Does any one use a GPS unit?

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Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 11:21
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Do any of you use a GPS unit? I think it would be a good way of establishing true speed and distance. These old speedometer/odometer units are not very accurate.

Which GPS units do you use? Which one do you think is best for motorcycling, and why?
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 11:50
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Use one all the time. Have a mount for a Garmin on the bars and a cigarette lighter adapter to plug it in. I like the Garmin because it has a very large spedo readout. That is how I calibrated my spedo on the bike.
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 11:51
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 11:52 - 13 Nov 2010 11:53
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This is a trip log page from the last time I used it on the bike.

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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 13:51
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I use a garmin also. Mines an Aera 500. Great gps.
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13 Nov 2010 15:49
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I use the Garmin Zumo 660. It got me from Grand Falls, NL to Kingsport, TN and home again with no fuss. About 4800 miles, round trip. The mount is sturdy and the unit is water proof. The only downside is it's pricey.
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 18:18
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The Garmin 500-600 series is pretty much what all motorcycles use with GPS. They are made for motorcycles. They are more money than your Walmart stuff though and will have to be ordered special.
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

13 Nov 2010 19:06
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Mine is a standard Garmin NUVI 205W and when I expect rain I just put it in a plastic bag before I mount it. Saved me a lot of money and it hasn't got wet yet.
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

16 Nov 2010 17:43
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Do these GPS units have internal battery capability, or do they require a 12V wired source like a cigarette lighter? If battery powered, what type, and how long do they last?

Silly questions maybe, but I'm really technologically challenged. I've only used paper maps so far. I'm lucky I can even post on this site.
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Re: Does any one use a GPS unit?

16 Nov 2010 23:59
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Most, if not all, have an internal rechargeable battery, and can run for at least a couple hours between charges.
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