An alternate GPS 'mount'
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Very interesting and you're right, it looks like it would be perfect for using with a Garmin nuvi.
http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/givi-universal-gps-holder.htm
http://news.motorbiker.org/blogs.nsf/dx/givi-universal-gps-holder.htm
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nice idea but it may not be waterproof if it needs a rain cover
I bought one of these today for the princely sum of £30 from Forth Gear. If you look on their website you'll see they retail at £41.00 but they had a 25% off sale which ended at 5:00 pm today.....
I've bought this as an interim measure pending being able to get hold of a new BMW Navigator based on the Zumo 660. On my previous two bikes I used a Streetpilot III on a Motorrad Concepts mount which won't fit my '09 bike and using Nuvis in the cars for the past year has rendered the SPIII a bit past its best. So I'm going to try my Nuvi 760 in this for a bit and see how I get on with it and if you're very lucky I might report back. Then again....
I've bought this as an interim measure pending being able to get hold of a new BMW Navigator based on the Zumo 660. On my previous two bikes I used a Streetpilot III on a Motorrad Concepts mount which won't fit my '09 bike and using Nuvis in the cars for the past year has rendered the SPIII a bit past its best. So I'm going to try my Nuvi 760 in this for a bit and see how I get on with it and if you're very lucky I might report back. Then again....
mozzup
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I'd be interested in seeing how it mounts (how high on handlebars) and whether you can see it when you have a tank bag on - and if it effects steering clearance with tank bag on.
I stuffed my nuvi 360 in my tank bag map top (chucked some silica-gel sachets to absorb moisture) and it worked ok, but screen is hard to see when there's any sun about (lucky I'm in Wales mostly) connected audio to helmet speaker and power to bikes outlet down side.
ASHES ARE COMING HOME!!
I stuffed my nuvi 360 in my tank bag map top (chucked some silica-gel sachets to absorb moisture) and it worked ok, but screen is hard to see when there's any sun about (lucky I'm in Wales mostly) connected audio to helmet speaker and power to bikes outlet down side.
ASHES ARE COMING HOME!!
muppix
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Gowan then, somebody post a piccie!
Mup.
Mup.
It'll need to wait for me to get my bike back from my local friendly BMW Motorrad dealer where it's having new lower fork legs fitted.
mozzup
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Another consideration is the touch screen, When it's behind the plastic screen + rain-cover, pressing and selecting (especially with gloves) could well be a bit hit n'miss 
I used to run a non-waterproof GPS in the map compartment of my tank bag.
Apart from the touch screen being a little more difficult to operate, it used to cut out when it got too hot from exposure to the sun... it couldn't breathe
Apart from the touch screen being a little more difficult to operate, it used to cut out when it got too hot from exposure to the sun... it couldn't breathe
Tinwolf
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I`ve always thought that bike sat navs are a stupid price when you can buy a car one for around £50, all you would need is a waterproof case that would fit on the bike so I recently bought a GPS holder for my trip to france this year.
Xtream Wearther SatNav Pouch
It worked well but I`ve recently replaced it with a tank bag which has a clear pocket for a GPS from Kappa for £39.99.
Kappa link
It`s really good and has lots of space to put other stuff, it`s also fairly easy to use the touch screen on the GPS with summer gloves. As it sits fairly tall on the tank it`s quite easy to see.
The GPS I use is a Navigo, £49.99 which worked great on my trip to the South of France this year.
Navigo for sale at WH Smith`s
The software that comes with it isn`t brilliant but it can be "re-configured" as shown on this site:
Navigo adjustment site
Xtream Wearther SatNav Pouch
It worked well but I`ve recently replaced it with a tank bag which has a clear pocket for a GPS from Kappa for £39.99.
Kappa link
It`s really good and has lots of space to put other stuff, it`s also fairly easy to use the touch screen on the GPS with summer gloves. As it sits fairly tall on the tank it`s quite easy to see.
The GPS I use is a Navigo, £49.99 which worked great on my trip to the South of France this year.
Navigo for sale at WH Smith`s
The software that comes with it isn`t brilliant but it can be "re-configured" as shown on this site:
Navigo adjustment site
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Tinwolf
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I first got a Garmin nuvi which I found could only do that, take you from a to b.
But the Navigo can be "adapted" to act like another well known sat nav that accepts "itineraries" i.e. routes formed from waypoints. I use TYRE that allows you to create routes using google maps and it`s free. I used the navigo on all my routes round the South of France this year, the routes had been created using mapsource which tyre can convert to itinerary files, the navigo then takes you from one point to another, easy stuff.
And for AC1200 I got the xtream so easy rider from here but if you want to buy mine only used in good weather for a fortnight and as good as new let me know.
But the Navigo can be "adapted" to act like another well known sat nav that accepts "itineraries" i.e. routes formed from waypoints. I use TYRE that allows you to create routes using google maps and it`s free
. I used the navigo on all my routes round the South of France this year, the routes had been created using mapsource which tyre can convert to itinerary files, the navigo then takes you from one point to another, easy stuff.And for AC1200 I got the xtream so easy rider from here but if you want to buy mine only used in good weather for a fortnight and as good as new let me know.
It comes with a rainproof cover.
You need it only if it's really pissing though.
Used it travelling from London to Rome and return and does the job.
There's another post about it (and my experience):
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177712&page=2
A couple more pictures on the road (some pass between France and Switzerland):
Yep, I can do better than electical tape on the tank for the electrical wire.
I need to adapt the plug I have in front of the dashboard.
I damaged the power cable plug (USB end) on the way back, but it was my fault since when inserted into the bag the cable was really twisted and I was in a hurry and forgot to adjust it. It was tight and the metal part of the usb plug came out. The socket on the Tom Tom is ok.
I bought another cable for 30 quid (**** them).
errr... can I say "them"?
You need it only if it's really pissing though.
Used it travelling from London to Rome and return and does the job.
There's another post about it (and my experience):
http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showthread.php?t=177712&page=2
A couple more pictures on the road (some pass between France and Switzerland):
Yep, I can do better than electical tape on the tank for the electrical wire.
I need to adapt the plug I have in front of the dashboard.
I damaged the power cable plug (USB end) on the way back, but it was my fault since when inserted into the bag the cable was really twisted and I was in a hurry and forgot to adjust it. It was tight and the metal part of the usb plug came out. The socket on the Tom Tom is ok.
I bought another cable for 30 quid (**** them).
errr... can I say "them"?
Not really with a lot of direct sunlight.
I might add that after some use the plastic transparent cover gets a bit more "soft" and adapts better on the GPS screen (I have a Tom Tom one), and this helps a lot with the touch screen and sunlight reflections.
To be honest, on a GS I would use a bike-gps and decent mount.
I seldom use the GPS... and the mount will look shit on an R1100S (when not in use)
The bag helps (I suppose) to stop some vibrations (if you compare it to a RAM mount).
Tinwolf
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I found that the screen was pretty easy to see if you angled it just right but I think that perhaps the screens on car satnavs aren`t as bright as bike specific ones.
I agree it wasn`t easy to see in bright sun.
But I think the screen was bright enuff for me as I`m a cheap skate
As I can`t do PMs cos I haven`t handed any money over (cheapskate) contact me at [email protected] if you are interested in getting one cheap.
I agree it wasn`t easy to see in bright sun.
But I think the screen was bright enuff for me as I`m a cheap skate
As I can`t do PMs cos I haven`t handed any money over (cheapskate) contact me at [email protected] if you are interested in getting one cheap.
Tinwolf
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That`ll be in the post today m8.
I found with my navigo that I had to do a bit of padding so it sat right in the holder and up against the front but this can be done pretty easily with some cardboard placed behind the partition piece that`s in the holder (you`ll know when you see it).
I`m still trying to find the finger thingy that you can see in the picture but IMHO it`s not very good and with a pair of summer gloves I had no problem using the satnav through the plastic screen for most common tasks.
But I never used it while riding, honest
I found with my navigo that I had to do a bit of padding so it sat right in the holder and up against the front but this can be done pretty easily with some cardboard placed behind the partition piece that`s in the holder (you`ll know when you see it).
I`m still trying to find the finger thingy that you can see in the picture but IMHO it`s not very good and with a pair of summer gloves I had no problem using the satnav through the plastic screen for most common tasks.
But I never used it while riding, honest
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