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I like my 8500 a lot. I have it on a RAM mount, along wtih my Garmin SPIII, and both route into my headsets via the Kennedy harness. That way I get the little lady talking from the GPS and my warnings both. Interesting thing we found out on my first big trip with them installed is that if I key my CB while she is talking or if the 8500 is alarming the voice or alarm go out over the CB. So, even if I am in the back and I get what appears to be a valid hit, I just key the CB and the other folks know what it happening. Pretty neat!! Also, I have both the GPS and the 8500 powered from the bike, so don't have to worry about batteries for the GPS most of the time. The cord that comes with the GPS is one for a cigarette lighter, but I did not want it hanging down, so I got one of the bare-end wires that I hooked it for both the alarm and power. Was able to run all the wires down the handlebar tray so came out very clean.
I GENERALLY do not ride too much over the speed limit, but I find it very useful for when I get into small towns and miss a sign -- has saved my bacon there several times. 55 seems more like 35 on the Wing, that's for sure.
Your decision, but I am very pleased. Price worked well for me also. Oh, keep in mind the 8500 is NOT waterproof, but I just reach up and remove it when the rain comes down hard, fortunately not too often. :cop2:
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