Satnav decisions

[Teejaye]

Hi I'm stuck with what to do. I have a tomtom go live 1000 satnav which I use for the car which is very good. I'm going backwards and forwards with buying a motorbike satnav like the rider 2 or just using the go live 1000 in a tank bag like the toureg special which has a pocket on top of the bag for the satnav.

The go live brings the problems of hearing the instructions and durability. But I'm not using the satnav for anything other than long weekend trips in the uk.

So ultimately it's which way to go, are there any good solutions for the go live 1000 in terms of decent Bluetooth connection to it etc.

Cheers

 

[JASONBC]

Hi I'm stuck with what to do. I have a tomtom go live 1000 satnav which I use for the car which is very good. I'm going backwards and forwards with buying a motorbike satnav like the rider 2 or just using the go live 1000 in a tank bag like the toureg special which has a pocket on top of the bag for the satnav.

The go live brings the problems of hearing the instructions and durability. But I'm not using the satnav for anything other than long weekend trips in the uk.

So ultimately it's which way to go, are there any good solutions for the go live 1000 in terms of decent Bluetooth connection to it etc.

Cheers

I've been using a Tomtom 510 on my bike for over 5 years (since it was new) it's got saturated in places like Belgium, doesn't have big buttons for use with gloves doesn't have MP3 or bluetooth so i can listen to that big v twin all day.

Can't see the point in things like the Zumo's which are gloryfied Nuvi's same unit but £200 more for being waterproof. If i go offroading i have a GPSMAP60csx which is designed for that sort of thing.

I wouldn't hesitate buying another Tomtom car unit for use on the bike get a ram-mount cradle to suit and save a few quid to spend on petrol and beer and bike trips

 

[Pablo1]

Hi I'm stuck with what to do. I have a tomtom go live 1000 satnav which I use for the car which is very good. I'm going backwards and forwards with buying a motorbike satnav like the rider 2 or just using the go live 1000 in a tank bag like the toureg special which has a pocket on top of the bag for the satnav.

The go live brings the problems of hearing the instructions and durability. But I'm not using the satnav for anything other than long weekend trips in the uk.

So ultimately it's which way to go, are there any good solutions for the go live 1000 in terms of decent Bluetooth connection to it etc.

Cheers

If your Tom Tom is bluetooth enabled then there are several headsets to choose from , most popular I think and what I have is the scala rider .

I also have a Garmin Zumo 660 , the benefit for me is the ability to plan routes on the PC using mapsource and download them to the zumo, in this way I can try out recommended best biking roads in whatever area Im planning to tour, whilst I have a week in europe every year where the benefit really comes in to its own finding hotels etc I do use it at weekends if planning longer trips , for me its been worth the money.

 

[Urbster]

Hi I'm stuck with what to do. I have a tomtom go live 1000 satnav which I use for the car which is very good. I'm going backwards and forwards with buying a motorbike satnav like the rider 2 or just using the go live 1000 in a tank bag like the toureg special which has a pocket on top of the bag for the satnav.

The go live brings the problems of hearing the instructions and durability. But I'm not using the satnav for anything other than long weekend trips in the uk.

So ultimately it's which way to go, are there any good solutions for the go live 1000 in terms of decent Bluetooth connection to it etc.

Cheers

I had a Tom Tom Rider V2 Europe with the Cardo Scala blue tooth headset, I sold it with my last bike and it was a very good GPS unit, although it only came with a 1GB SD card and the first free update wouldn't fit so I had to go and buy a 2gb SD card which in 2007 were expensive !
On my current bike I have a Garmin Street Pilot 2820 with a BWM Nav 111 cradle wired into the can bus and Autocom ( I have this for sale at present )

However like you I also have a very, very good car satnav in the shape of a Garmin Nuvi 765WT ( W=Widescreen T = Traffic Alerts ) it also has lane guidance for junctions with photo realistic graphics of the junction.
In terms of GPS it is the Bees Knees.
To replicate its features on a dedicate bike GPS would cost a fortune.
So I have gone down the line of buying a waterproof case and lead,and it all works brilliantly.

I have even downloaded the European BMW Motoraad dealer database in POI and motorcycle SRF icons so that I can replace the standard blue car.

The only thing with the 765WT is that it needs to fit in a small cradle, and is powered via a 9 pin plug.
This then locks into a 24 pin point at the bottom of the GPS unit.
This makes it some what awkward when in the case and attaching the power lead and audio.
I am thinking about buying a USB lead and powering it from a cigarette socket direct from the battery , it would then fit flush in the case as I could do away with the cradle.

Its never going to be as convenient as a dedicate bike GPS , but its a darn site cheaper option to have the same , if not better functions.

 

[mcinlb]

TJ,
I've been using a GO720 for years, initially just putting a freezer bag over it in the rain. (cheapskate)
Now using this -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B003YGHC4E/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=318949011&s=sports

I replaced the clamp mount with a RAM plate/ball to mount it on the screen bar. I have it hard wired to the Autocom unit (Audio out).
Works a treat, and with an SD card, got some music also.

 

[aspiring]

ive been using a zumo 660 for a couple of years it has a very good bluetooth system but i always have it turned off because its similar to using laxatives,its quite easy too navigate with a sat nav system without voice prompts.after all,if you only turn when told to then you are relying on the sat nav far too much and will end up lost anyway IMHO

 

[Cook1e]

TJ,

Now using this -

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/B003YGHC4E/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=318949011&s=sports

+1 for the cheapo option - add a charger under tank, wired to ignition live. Worked fine for me with 2 Tomtoms, currently XL

 

[Beangreen]

i use my tom tom and one of these:
http://londonbikers.com/news/10844/so-easy-rider-v3-new-motorcycle-satnav-accessory

 

[Dick Dastardly]

i use my tom tom and one of these:
http://londonbikers.com/news/10844/so-easy-rider-v3-new-motorcycle-satnav-accessory

Is that instead of a ram mount Dr?

 

[mark2jag]

On my current bike I have a Garmin Street Pilot 2820 with a BWM Nav 111 cradle wired into the can bus and Autocom ( I have this for sale at present ) Urbster. would you mind me asking if this unit has voice guidance(the 2820) via an actual speaker in the unit itself,, and if your item for sale is the nav not the autocom would you mind telling me how much it is please.

Also I believe you need to pay your subscription to allow other people to PM you and you to PM other people, but it's only £12 and quite worthwhile.

Sorry if thats slightly patronising to mention it as im sure you're an adult and capable of making your own decisions.

Please let me know if the nav+maybe mount are for sale. If you provide me with an email address I will happily reply if you want me to...

 

[GSDGS]

why is Zumo550 now pricier than a Zumo660?

I've been patiently waiting for the price of Zumos to come down
and recently noticed that the 660 which I understood replaced the 550
is now cheaper than the older 550

Are one or both of these nearing end of life
it certainly doesn't appear to be so judging by the pricing

 

[Teejaye]

Cheers guys for all the info, I think all in all for now I'll mount the tomtom go live 1000.

 

[timstone8]

Hi

What power lead do you use?

Thanks

 

[AndrewD]

I had an XDA smart phone first then a Zumo 550 now a 660. Just got today a Nuvi 760 that can take mapsource/base camp routes that I make via On-Route, all for £40 off eBay and Garmin free update to 2012.40. You don't need to spend mega bucks....

If I was to do it again, I'd use my iPhone in one of Colin's mounts and save a fortune!

However the Zumo is great on the bike in the rain, where I'd not have anything else