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Vaxb
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 06:47 am: |
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Just recieved my copy of RIDER, and in the editors coloum he makes reference to buell coming out with on bike gps. I guess this would go along with "own all the corners". I wonder if they made it so it will fit my xb12r? |
Signguyxb12
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:07 am: |
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i bet it was made for the XB12x IMHO |
Cataract2
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 01:57 pm: |
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Already got the GPS and mounting system for it. Magellan Meridian Platinum and the RAM Mount for mounting it. |
Fullpower
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 02:15 pm: |
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gps??? why would one have that on a motorcycle? i do not understand the utility of such an installation. whats next, a scanning doppler weather RADAR set? |
Dbird29
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 02:17 pm: |
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I want the Cell Phone jammer! |
Cataract2
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 05:11 pm: |
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Well, my reason for having it is to track my trips and plan them. Plus, it gives me a map. Yes, I could buy one, but I like the real time one on my bike. If you don't want it don't buy it. I wanted one and it has come in very useful in find some destinations in places we were not familer with. |
Nedwreck
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 05:17 pm: |
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Hmmm, a Buell gps..... Ya don't think there's a reason for that, do ya? Maybe having something to do with certain rumors of upcoming new models? I really liked the one about the grown up Blast dual sport. Something like that certainly could benefit from a gps. I can't stinkin' wait to see what it really is. Bob |
Stealthxb
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 05:19 pm: |
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why would one have that on a motorcycle? Sometimes I enjoy knowing where I am going... Sometimes I enjoy knowing where I have been! |
Heretic
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 07:49 pm: |
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Why a GPS? Well, look at it this way: It's like having a magic eagle flying overhead, showing you where all the pretty twisties are. I'm just sayin'. |
Cataract2
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 08:37 pm: |
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Or it's a way to show where you went and record your miles. Or just to show how geeky you are. |
Tomzweifel
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 10:53 pm: |
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One of the most useful features, on some GPS s es (GPi?) is a very sensitive voltmeter that you can set to alarm below a programmable level, i.e. your GPS can tell you when your voltage regulator fries. (Message edited by tomzweifel on July 20, 2005) |
Kuddyxbs
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:09 pm: |
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Or how about tracking actual speeds, rather than guesstimated indicated ones. |
Elff
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:10 pm: |
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I recently picked up a Magellan Explorist 500. I use this for 4wheeling, car navigation and now bike navigation and even for paintball. |
Coolice
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:12 pm: |
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Probaly the same one that HD has out now. GPS, ya I've had my Garmin StreetPilot III on my XB's tankbag since 02, don't ride on trips without it. |
Barkandbite
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:39 pm: |
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Here's my GPS project mount from August 04 -- my how time flies... http://www.badweatherbikers.com/cgibin/discus/show.cgi?tpc=32777&post=298921#POS T298921 Chris |
Elff
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:46 pm: |
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The reason I went with the Magellan over other brands is that it has storage expansion via an SDram card, has good street and topo maps and was designed from the get go for hikers and mountain bikers Conveniently, the CityX has very similar handlebars which make mounting a gps very easy I get my mount tommorrow, I'll take pics and post up ASAP |
Coldwthrrider
| Posted on Wednesday, July 20, 2005 - 11:50 pm: |
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Reasons I put a RAM mount and a cheap GPS on my bike. -Know my actual speed on long trips to avoid costly fines -Know how fast I get up to on those straight backroads (max speed hold) -Plan a route to ride, load waypoints at intersections of "fun" roads -Track total distance/time of a ride and get a cool little squiggle on the screen in all the twisties -Have an accurate clock handy without having to press a little "M" button on the speedo (I prefer tank miles readout) -Get un-lost when I find some really remote "fun" roads and don't know where the hell I am and need gas soon -Make my bike more geeky |
Elff
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 12:01 am: |
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Sometimes all that is necessary is the Geek factor
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Heretic
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 12:34 am: |
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I ride with a Garmin 60CS color... very cool, but there's better. Have a look at this one.. Very advanced unit with awesome software. And the maps are built in. http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=71&Language=1 |
Dbird29
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 12:39 am: |
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What's the RAM mount that works on a XB9S? |
Signguyxb12
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 06:47 am: |
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I am drooling over the Garmin 130 Voice ,GPS, down-loadable maps and down-loadable homemade maps from Google World (Maximo Geeko Facto) the greatest thing with these is you can talk and tell where your buddies are if you have two |
Emscityx
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 07:57 am: |
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I use a Garmin 276C mounted on a RAM mount on the crossbar on my XB9SX. Never have to stop to look at maps anymore, and it always knows where the closest gas station is. BUT, check this new unit out: color weather radar display & XM Radio! (from their web site): the GPSMAP 376C has it all. This color plotter offers satellite weather capability along with both marine and land navigation modes in one space-saving package. You can even pair it with the GSD 20™ remote sounder module to add sonar capability, or customize map data for your adventures on land or sea with optional MapSource® cartography. Up-to-date Weather With a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather's "Master Mariner package", users can see continuously-delivered weather on the unit’s high-resolution 256-color sunlight-readable TFT display. Vital weather data, such as NEXRAD radar, forecasts, and current conditions is graphically displayed directly on the unit — so you can spend more time enjoying the water and less time worrying about the weather. In addition, mariners also have the option of receiving XM Satellite Radio’s 150-plus channels of commercial-free music, sports, news, talk, and entertainment programming (XM audio subscription required). Both XM Satellite data and audio are delivered to the GPSMAP 376C through Garmin’s new GXM 30 smart antenna, which is included in the package. Estimated Retail Price: $999.99 Expected Availability: August 2005 see http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap376c/ |
Elff
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 09:02 am: |
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That is some neat stuff. We are raising the Geek Factor to an all time high Sooooo I'll add one more http://www.sportvue.com/ |
Jackbequick
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 09:04 am: |
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I like my iPAQ PDA in the map bag on the tank, the GPS receiver is an Altina mouse style in the taillight housing: http://users.adelphia.net/~jackerbes/Buell/bgps_01.jpg http://users.adelphia.net/~jackerbes/Buell/bgps_07.jpg http://users.adelphia.net/~jackerbes/Buell/bgps_06.jpg Works great and I can slip it into my pocket when I get off. Jack |
Emscityx
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 09:19 am: |
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Jack, Until I saw your pics, I never realized I can just mount the tank bag window on the velcro base.....duh ! (not that I need a map case now with the GPS) |
Cruisin
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 10:55 am: |
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For those looking for a GPS, check out http://www.gpsdiscount.com Great selection, great prices. Even has factory refurb's for about $100 off! |
Cataract2
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 12:00 pm: |
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The reason I went with the Magellan over other brands is that it has storage expansion via an SDram card Biggest reason I went with Magellan was the SD card expansion. Can put a map of the whole US on it if I want. Here's my GPS model. Meridian Got it for a bargin at Best Buy. Was an open box item selling for $350. They had a sale going on and I conned, er... convinced them to give me the $50 off for it with the sale. |
Cruisin
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 01:36 pm: |
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Cataract2 - that's why my Garmin Street Pilot 2610 is on its way: that model uses compact flash...which I already have a 256mb and a 1gb card that I use for my camera. I can probably pack quite a bit on that as well. The newer models use small hard drives to store all the maps - no upload needed - but somehow I don't see them lasting on a Buell. |
Dale
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 07:10 pm: |
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The Harley one has all the dealers downloaded in it. Comes in handy if, when, something brakes. |
Arkane
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 07:46 pm: |
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i've been waiting for this one http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=80&Language=4 |
Wildbuellrider
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 07:55 pm: |
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I use my GPS to make cool maps like THIS. ~T |
Cataract2
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 09:11 pm: |
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The newer models use small hard drives to store all the maps - no upload needed - but somehow I don't see them lasting on a Buell. Hard drives and vibrations are not a good combination IMHO. SD card's all the way. I just need some new map software that isn't 10years out dated. Eiff, what mapping software do you use? |
Elff
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 11:00 pm: |
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I have the Mapsend Direct Route for Street navigation. It uses the Navtech maps which are what yahoo and expedia use as well as Hertz rentals. I had Navtech maps on my previous GPS and in multiple cities across the USA it never lead me astray. I am still learning the software tho and it is a little tricky with the Explorist series. Ive got it open in one window as I check my forums in another right now
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Elff
| Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2005 - 11:03 pm: |
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Here is the direct link to the software http://www.magellangps.com/en/products/product.asp?PRODID=950 |
Cataract2
| Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 11:57 am: |
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I wonder how outdated that Direct Route is. |
Elff
| Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 12:04 pm: |
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Im starting to wonder that myself In playing with it last night and today, Ive found that it didnt have my old address on it. I also dont like the auto-notification of missing a turn and then you have to manually re-route but that is more of a function of the Explorist being an outdoor gps vs an auto one first It is better than nothing tho and I really wanted this more for topo/outdoor stuff than auto stuff |
Elff
| Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 11:50 pm: |
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Cataract2 Ive done some testing with the Direct Route software in a couple of different states and so far it has not failed me. Going to GW Airport in Houston we ran into some nasty traffic on the main roads and decided to take an exit. My Explorist got us there with no errors. We even discovered a place called Las Babies on the way. I got back to TX on tuesday and think I might have to find out exactly what type of establishment that is Ive tested it outside Beaumont TX, in NY and of course PA where I live. All with successful results. For a GPS that is really dedicated more to outdoor stuff, the street mapping works pretty darn good. |