| Author | Message | ||
     Harleywern |
I dropped my GPS unit and need to replace it. I contacted Garmin Germany but they don´t carry parts any longer. Maybe a stateside dealer has one and would be happy to get rid of it for a decent price. I know, GR Harley sold one a while ago on ebay. Any kind of hint/ help is appreciated. | ||
| Ratbuell |
What parts do you need? If its just outer case stuff, you might be able to use a US-spec Quest or QII case...the only difference between the I and II was the processing, but the cases are identical. | ||
| Harleywern |
Sory for the late reply, but I was fighting the flue. I would need the case (front and back) and the antenna. Do you have these? | ||
| Ratbuell |
I don't, sorry. Just thought if you were looking for "universal" parts, you might be able to broaden your search... | ||
| Reepicheep |
When I had my quest apart, it's had a lot of glue on the inside, so I don't think it's coming apart easy... though maybe I just didn't dig far enough. Is the case really damaged? As for the antenna, breaking is par for the course. Just get an external antenna for $15 on ebay, it will get much better reception anyway. Makes the Quest less useful for handheld use, and makes it more of a hassle to put on and take off the bike... but it's an old GPS so I typically just leave it on the bike unless its going to sit out over night in a bad neighborhood. | ||
| Fasted |
i just sent my fried quest 2 to garmin with $60, and they sent back a refurbished unit......worth every cent. i have an external antenna, but it is a pain with r&r required to avoid theft when away from the bike | ||
| Ratbuell |
I had mine apart a while back so I could paint it black, and the case halves were just O-ring-gasketed...been living on the bike (well, "a" bike - got cradles on the Uly, S2, S1W and CR) for about four years now, rain or shine, no water issues. Ya can't kill an Atari!  | ||
| Harleywern |
@ Fasted, where did you send it? do you have the address or contact information? Please let me know.Thank's in advance. I contacted Garmin in Germany and the UK, but they could not help me. If I can't find a decent solution soon, I will bite the bullet and get a ZÜMO 220 or ZÜMO 660. | ||
| Fasted |
http://www8.garmin.com/support/outofwarranty.html if you have problems being out of the states, i am willing to play go-between to help you out, including making phone calls, or whatever is necessary | ||
| Harleywern |
Thank you very much. I will contact Garmin to see if they can replace mine with a European version. This might be a problem and to install European maps to a US version is nearly impossible. But I received a bonus pay today and might as well buy a ZÜMO 660 right away. | ||
| Ratbuell |
Well if your Quest is trash-bound...let me know. I collect spare parts, and my M2L doesn't have a cradle yet Good luck getting a fix, though. It's a damned good unit. | ||
| Fasted |
pm in your inbox | ||
| Harleywern |
@ Fasted, answered | ||
| Fasted |
http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show .cgi?21/638683 | ||
| Harleywern |
Got one on ebay for a decent price. |
