judge said:
i'm ashamed to say i was aware of that too :eyesdown
i'm ashamed to say i was aware of that too :eyesdown
I could still ride on solid tyres but why?
pneumatic tyres are Sooo expensive these days, aren't they
pneumatic tyres are Sooo expensive these days, aren't they
Humbug said:I wholeheartily agree with every word!!!!
Whatever happened to ' let's go up this road to see where it takes us'?
well feck it - if we're living in the past, ditch the bike, lets go on a horse -
Deadskin
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cookie said:
What does that make the owners of Garmin V's
Gauloises said:What does that make the owners of Garmin V's
that depends on how tightly they're fixed on
Deadskin
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Pennys droppedcookie said:that depends on how tightly they're fixed on
Steptoe said:
That would be "Hercules" then..!..
Sir James
Rear Stab Vest Only ....
James Burton
I bought a Garmin street pilot 3 in the USA about 3 years ago , for my LR Defender , its been through the Sahara , OZ , all Europe and last week The Arctic Circle , it does street by street for driving or walking , go to for off roading , and longditude and latitude for road books and waypoints . never failled . I get my first GS Adventure on the 1st of Sept and intend to use on the bike as well . I have spoke to peaple who own different makes but all end up with a Garmin eventually. JB .
I bought a Garmin street pilot 3 in the USA about 3 years ago , for my LR Defender , its been through the Sahara , OZ , all Europe and last week The Arctic Circle , it does street by street for driving or walking , go to for off roading , and longditude and latitude for road books and waypoints . never failled . I get my first GS Adventure on the 1st of Sept and intend to use on the bike as well . I have spoke to peaple who own different makes but all end up with a Garmin eventually. JB .
When my mates PocketPC with TomTom 3 (which I also have) got us lost on minor roads whilst touring Ireland (due to poor mapping), my BMW Navigator 2 (same as 2610) got us back on track, thanks to its better maps.
I shall be updating my Pocket PC to TT5.1 this week for the better maps.
Your GPS is only as helpful as the maps it holds, and also in the case of the 2610, as helpful as the waypoints you program into it with Mapsource. Sometimes my GPS tries to direct me to a waypoint I have entered even though I now want to go somewhere else, but once far enough down the road it changes to the next waypoint. You need an element of common sense when following GPS, and I am still learning the tricks of route programming.
The benefit of the Pocket PC / TomTom rider solution is that the 3D map view allow you to see the road ahead before you get there, such as road junctions, tight bends etc as if you are already approaching them. This gives you time to react, resist the urge to overtake etc which can be a big asset.
The only downsides with the PocketPC solution are waterproofing and vibration damage. My mates integrated (fold-out) GPS antenna hinge wore through the plastic with vibration and had to be repaired under warranty. He is now adapting his ram mount to hold it with the antenna down and use the remote antenna instead. I expect the TomTom rider will be very good, though not cheap.
I shall be updating my Pocket PC to TT5.1 this week for the better maps.
Your GPS is only as helpful as the maps it holds, and also in the case of the 2610, as helpful as the waypoints you program into it with Mapsource. Sometimes my GPS tries to direct me to a waypoint I have entered even though I now want to go somewhere else, but once far enough down the road it changes to the next waypoint. You need an element of common sense when following GPS, and I am still learning the tricks of route programming.
The benefit of the Pocket PC / TomTom rider solution is that the 3D map view allow you to see the road ahead before you get there, such as road junctions, tight bends etc as if you are already approaching them. This gives you time to react, resist the urge to overtake etc which can be a big asset.
The only downsides with the PocketPC solution are waterproofing and vibration damage. My mates integrated (fold-out) GPS antenna hinge wore through the plastic with vibration and had to be repaired under warranty. He is now adapting his ram mount to hold it with the antenna down and use the remote antenna instead. I expect the TomTom rider will be very good, though not cheap.
BarkinDogs
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A helpful aide
I haven't used my Quest for any grand adventures, but it is a great help for the kind of riding i do most often aside from commuting. That is, just wandering about aimlessly on the weekend.
Just like today's ride, for instance. I was meeting some folks for breakfast so i set the cafe as my destination. I paid little attention to the proposed route, I just rode where i saw an interesting road. The gps continuosly recalculated my route and projected arrival time, so i knew when to stop fooling around and head for the meet.
The gps doesn't restrict my random rides, it actually lets me be a lot more spontaneous. I never need to worry if my map is detailed enough, or if there's a gas station or atm down that road. and I never have to try to find my way back from that wrong turn.
Another way i use it is to store some favorite rides. I may feel like taking a particular ride, just like i sometimes feel like listening to a particular cd. That's not very spontaneous, but there are times when it fits the bill.
I haven't used my Quest for any grand adventures, but it is a great help for the kind of riding i do most often aside from commuting. That is, just wandering about aimlessly on the weekend.
Just like today's ride, for instance. I was meeting some folks for breakfast so i set the cafe as my destination. I paid little attention to the proposed route, I just rode where i saw an interesting road. The gps continuosly recalculated my route and projected arrival time, so i knew when to stop fooling around and head for the meet.
The gps doesn't restrict my random rides, it actually lets me be a lot more spontaneous. I never need to worry if my map is detailed enough, or if there's a gas station or atm down that road. and I never have to try to find my way back from that wrong turn.
Another way i use it is to store some favorite rides. I may feel like taking a particular ride, just like i sometimes feel like listening to a particular cd. That's not very spontaneous, but there are times when it fits the bill.
The GPS is the best accessory fitted to my GS....without a doubt. I've had more 'adventure' since getting the GPS than before - why? 'cos the little fekker keeps routing me up single track roads for 20 odd miles at a time
Bloody brilliant though.
No hassle trying to read maps on the roadside. You can still go adventuring, then at the end of the day press Route - Home and Bob's your uncle. If you don't see the advantage of one, get a black and white TV - what do you want colour for?
Bloody brilliant though.No hassle trying to read maps on the roadside. You can still go adventuring, then at the end of the day press Route - Home and Bob's your uncle. If you don't see the advantage of one, get a black and white TV - what do you want colour for?
Possu
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Amazingly, I managed to retain the spirit of adventure last week in the Picos, GPS guided me here but I think the "Donkey Proximity" feature failed
stinger
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i use a maggellan sportrac colour it dont tell me where to go or show a route other than in straight lines but if im out for a ride on my own i tend to go up interesting looking roads i see instead of going anywhere in particular so if i am in an area i dont know the gps is good for telling me where ive got to. id rather use maps and notes in my tank bag and lady luck when planning routes as i think thats a big part of the fun in going anywhere and if im compleatley lost the most basic gps and a map will tell me where i am. For the people who cant think for themselves one day im sure a bike will go on the market that takes you where you tell it while you just sit and hold on.
Vampire
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Try the Garmin 276C
The Garmin 276C costs more than a StreetPilot 2610, but less than the BMW Navigator II (essentially a 2610 with some extra BMW bits).
Comparing the 2610 with the 276C, most obvious pro's and con's are:
2610 uses readily available (and cheap) CompactFlash memory cards, the 276C uses expensive Garmin proprietary cards.
2610 does NOT have an internal battery, though you can buy an accessory battery pack, the 276C includes an internal battery.
2610 has a "touch screen", the 276C does not.
They both run the same software, but the 276C has a higher spec in relation to the number of waypoints, tracks, and saved track logs.
I use the 276C, particularly for finding my way around cities. One useful feature of all models is that as you ride down any road that it has a map for, the GPS tells you the next cross street. That may not be as adventurous as trying to spot the street signs visually while dodging taxis, buses, trucks, pedestrians, and the odd stray dog, but it can be a great safety feature.
Forget the knockers and the cynics, the GPS can be very useful in a variety of situations, and in no way limits motorcycling enjoyment.
The Garmin 276C costs more than a StreetPilot 2610, but less than the BMW Navigator II (essentially a 2610 with some extra BMW bits).
Comparing the 2610 with the 276C, most obvious pro's and con's are:
2610 uses readily available (and cheap) CompactFlash memory cards, the 276C uses expensive Garmin proprietary cards.
2610 does NOT have an internal battery, though you can buy an accessory battery pack, the 276C includes an internal battery.
2610 has a "touch screen", the 276C does not.
They both run the same software, but the 276C has a higher spec in relation to the number of waypoints, tracks, and saved track logs.
I use the 276C, particularly for finding my way around cities. One useful feature of all models is that as you ride down any road that it has a map for, the GPS tells you the next cross street. That may not be as adventurous as trying to spot the street signs visually while dodging taxis, buses, trucks, pedestrians, and the odd stray dog, but it can be a great safety feature.
Forget the knockers and the cynics, the GPS can be very useful in a variety of situations, and in no way limits motorcycling enjoyment.
Steve Pickford said:Amazingly, I managed to retain the spirit of adventure last week in the Picos, GPS guided me here but I think the "Donkey Proximity" feature failed
Phew!
Steve,
Thank heaven you didn't follow the GPS there AND have TKC's fitted on those bikes!
GSAdvMelbourne
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Garmin 60C
I originally had a Magellan Meridian Colour and thought it was shite, the screen was too dim and no auto routing. I then changed to a Garmin 60C mounted on a RAM mount. 100 x better, apart from the pathetic memory of 56k, in this day and age surely 1Gb should be standard. I live in Melbourne and use City Navigator, the good thing about the 60C is the long battery life and excellent screen. Good piece of kit...
I originally had a Magellan Meridian Colour and thought it was shite, the screen was too dim and no auto routing. I then changed to a Garmin 60C mounted on a RAM mount. 100 x better, apart from the pathetic memory of 56k, in this day and age surely 1Gb should be standard. I live in Melbourne and use City Navigator, the good thing about the 60C is the long battery life and excellent screen. Good piece of kit...
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