BMW Navigator III

[davedyer]

I've decided to go for the Navigator III as I think the Zumo or TomTom Rider look too car-derived for a motorcycle. I also like the widescreen look - why don't TomTom weather proof some of their WS models?

The Navigator III is clearly a Garmin unit - do they offer the equilivant as their own unit, if so , which is it?

Thanks.

Dave D.

 

[JDH]

I've decided to go for the Navigator III as I think the Zumo or TomTom Rider look too car-derived for a motorcycle. I also like the widescreen look - why don't TomTom weather proof some of their WS models?

The Navigator III is clearly a Garmin unit - do they offer the equilivant as their own unit, if so , which is it?

Thanks.

Dave D.

Hi Dave, don't know the answer to your question but would just add my twopenneth in respect of TomTom, give it a wide berth, customer service terrible. Not sure about your comment regarding Zumo being too car derived as it is a 'motorbike specific' GPS, and having one I'm delighted with it. Perhaps still worthy of your consideration.

JDH

 

[Deleted Member I]

I've decided to go for the Navigator III as I think the Zumo or TomTom Rider look too car-derived for a motorcycle. I also like the widescreen look - why don't TomTom weather proof some of their WS models?

The Navigator III is clearly a Garmin unit - do they offer the equilivant as their own unit, if so , which is it?

Thanks.

Dave D.

2820 or 2720

 

[PhilM]

Buy a 2820, mount and cable from this good gentleman.

http://www.motorradconcepts.com/

A 2820 is £300 cheaper than the BM unit.

 

[Coolcarbon]

You would get an excellent deal here.... http://gsclubuk.org/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=6220&highlight=zumo

 

[mitch]

Nav 3

You do get 2 years warranty with the Nav 3 and l find the extra buttons handy

Mitch

 

[davedyer]

Thanks for all your replies - plenty to ponder over.

Dave D.

 

[Yellow Peril]

Must admit I am with Mitch those 4 extra buttons come in handy as to the fact you can easy remove the unit from the bike to use in the car is an added bonus.

If you have a 12GSA the mounting kit roughly £30 is also quite handy.

 

[ROLLINSDAN]

Just got a Navigator III +, it's a modified 2820, it has bigger track log functionaliy and is fuel proof........... There must be more differences than I can remember at this time in the morning! The fitting kit is £30, unless you have bar risers as I do, then you have to source the longer bolts from BMW bike bits......

When I fit it this weekend I'll post some pics and let you know what I think

 

[John Armstrong]

If you have a 12GSA the mounting kit roughly £30 is also quite handy.

£8 ish for the mount that attaches onto the screen cross brace. BTW I think the 1150 cross brace is the same diameter as the 1200's. Not too surprising I'd guess

 

[Yellow Peril]

Nah mines the one with the lever to allow it to swivel forward bit more than £8