Best bang for the buck GPS

[Geezer]

How much are the cheapest mounts to the FJR?

For the Garmin 26xx, 27xx and 28xx the least expensive way to go is to get one of these Garmin MC mount kits for about $35.00, then mount it to a ram ball or home made bracket to your bike.

 

[RZ350]

Consider the Nuvi series in a Ram AquaBox if you want something cost effective and waterproof. See the link in my Sig line for all the details...

 

[wfooshee]

EDIT: If you weren't using it for turn by turn directions, but just to assist if you "get lost", could you just stick it in a tank bag and pull it out when you "needed" it? Sorry about the hijack...no need to answer.

That's what phones are for.

At least the ones with real GPS as opposed to tower locating.

I've been watching eBay lately as my aging 2610 sometimes acts a bit flaky. Seen some 2730s around 180 - 220 bucks. My advantage with those would be they use the same mount and power I already have.

Phones are only good if you have a data connection to download the area of the map you are on. I had a GPS phone on my bike for a few weeks. When I got into the middle of nowhere all I got was an arrow on a grey field.

I have a separate Mapping app installed, not relying on an Internet connection. DeLorme Street Atlas comes with a mobile version for Palm and/or Windows Mobile devices, in the same package with the PC version.

 

[302]

I have done some reading and it seems that Garmin is the GPS I see being used the most, so I would probably go that way. I would mount it on a ram ball mounted to the stem nut. would like to stay under $200, but would go a bit higher if the value was there.

I love my Tom Tom 730 Great blue tooth to helmit communication

 

[Scooper]

If you can't find a used/refurb 27xx or 28xx, the Nuvi line does have some models that allow for custom routes.
It ain't the same as a full blown streetpilot series 27xx or 28xx, but it will get the job done for most novice tourers.

I run a Nuvi 755t and it does what I need it to do, for now. It was <200 at Costco.

The key is CUSTOM ROUTES. When you download your 1 free map update from Garmin, you will get a copy of MapSource as part of the download, which you can use to build your routes.

PS: the Nuvi's ain't waterproof, so keep that in mind....

I think the nuvi 500, 550 are waterproof.

Chris

Exactly! I went with a Nuvi 550 and it's held up great. Waterproof and not too badly priced either. I paid $7 for mine but that after using all my bonus points from my VISA I think they were about $300 last spring.

Scoop

 

[seventyss]

Other than not being waterproof what do folks think about the Nuvi 265WT vs the Nuvi 550?

265WT

 

[Geezer]

Other than not being waterproof what do folks think about the Nuvi 265WT vs the Nuvi 550?
265WT

It does not store any routes. The 550 will store up to 10 routes.

 

[tmc]

I wouldn't buy any GPS that doesn't have 2 VERY important features:

1) custom (importable) routes

2) HAS A HEADPHONE JACK!

Got to go up to the Nuvi 7xx or 8xx line to get these features.

 

[FJR-RemingtonRider]

Well, I used the Gman 330, and it worked fine. Had mp3, and all the other gadgets....eh..em, which I did not use.

I knew it was just to get me used to using one, while I located a better model....which patience paid off, got a Gman 550 for under $60.00 (pawn-surfing)

So, now it does the same thing + much more, and I will be trying the downloadable route thing in two weeks.

I'll be hoping for a smooth transition, using m-soft Street for first time as well.

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Good luck.