[ridingdoc]

I have a Magellan Roadmate GPS that works great BUT it is a hard-drive based unit and on rough roads tends to lock up and it is not waterproof. Does anyone know which unit would be best for mounting on the bike? I need one that is based on flash memory and has no moving parts, has all maps built in, and is totally waterproof! Suggestions please!!

 

[steve s]

The Zumo 550 is built specificallyfor motorcylcles so they say. Google it, and there is a lot of talk about it around here. Kinda pricey, but nice!

 

[Bartman]

Garmin 2730. Flash based, all maps, XM Radio, XM Weather, XM Nav Traffic, MP3 player, waterproof. $809.92 including FedEx shipping from GPSDiscount.com (I got mine from there).

For the mount, there are a lot of different options, I the one I got (and I think is the best) is from Jon at GoldwingGadgets.com
http://www.goldwinggadgets.com/GL1800_26_mounts.htm

Wiring to the bike was plug-n-play with Kennedy parts including the IsoSet. These are available from GoldwingGadgets.com or CycleGadgets.com Jon may be able to do a package deal for the mount and wiring.

Bartman

 

[chuck_b24]

2610 still hard to beat 460 at getfeetwet give or take..chuck..if they still have them

 

[KYBLUE]

2720 is also great

 

[CBX]

Garmin 2730. Flash based, all maps, XM Radio, XM Weather, XM Nav Traffic, MP3 player, waterproof. $809.92 including FedEx shipping from GPSDiscount.com (I got mine from there).

For the mount, there are a lot of different options, I the one I got (and I think is the best) is from Jon at GoldwingGadgets.com
http://www.goldwinggadgets.com/GL1800_26_mounts.htm

Wiring to the bike was plug-n-play with Kennedy parts including the IsoSet. These are available from GoldwingGadgets.com or CycleGadgets.com Jon may be able to do a package deal for the mount and wiring.

Bartman

+1.

 

[David M.]

I'll throw in a vote for the Lowrance iWay 500c.

David M.

 

[Rob(in S.C.)]

Streetpilot 2610, brand new $459 from getfeetwet.com

http://www.getfeetwet.com/ProductInfo.a ... 0-00273-03

After all the problems board members have had, you couldn't GIVE me a Lowrance.

 

[sammisgrammy]

I agree with the Iway. So far, so good

 

[Jon]

...After all the problems board members have had, you couldn't GIVE me a Lowrance.

You could GIVE me a 2610, but I'd only use it as a paperweight :lol:

(Of course, it might make a decent fall-back unit if I need to ship mine back again) 8)

 

[MikeVB]

When they release it -- ostensibly in October -- the Garmin Zumo 550 seems to be about as cutting edge a GPS as you can get in a very attractive motorcycle-friendly package. That's why I (am upgrading from my 3-year old SPIII and) have already pre-ordered one myself.

 

[KYBLUE]

A lot depends on how PC and GPS savy you are...also, do you want all the bells or just a good GPS????

I don't care about XM and weather, so the 2720 fits me great...but asking about which GPS is right there with which oil to use.....

Everyone like something a little different...I'd say go with a Garmin unit that's waterproof and allows downloading from the PC and your about there......customer service from Garmin is about as good as you can get.

 

[TexWalter]

Well I think that the Garmin 276c is the best all round GPS available.

 

[Bobby Tillman]

...After all the problems board members have had, you couldn't GIVE me a Lowrance.

You could GIVE me a 2610, but I'd only use it as a paperweight :lol:

(Of course, it might make a decent fall-back unit if I need to ship mine back again) 8)

Jon you mean when you have to ship it back dont you??? not if.

 

[upssnowman]

Garmin 2610 , memory cheap common memory, touch screen operation, no moving parts, great for bike

 

[klbj1961]

Which GPS for your bike

Taking price, function, ease of use and screen size into consideration, I would recommend the iWay 500c.

If price is no issue and screen size is not important (yeh right) I would go for the Zumo 550 when it comes out.

 

[Silver-05]

Well I think that the Garmin 276c is the best all round GPS available.

I second that motion.

Carl