GPS, Worth the $$$ or not?

[fjrb0]

Ok, I took the plunge, ordered one. Now, best place to mount it? Mirror stud mount is holding the CC bracket. Clutch resevoir has the switches for the PIAA and the fork mounted driving lights stuck to the top of it.

 

[2006FJR]

Ok, I took the plunge, ordered one. Now, best place to mount it? Mirror stud mount is holding the CC bracket. Clutch resevoir has the switches for the PIAA and the fork mounted driving lights stuck to the top of it.

I like the TechMount.

 

[fjrb0]

Does the GPS block the view of the dash when using the TechMount?

 

[2006FJR]

Does the GPS block the view of the dash when using the TechMount?

I am 6'5" and I am using the tall stem and it does not block my view at all. I have a taller powered tank bag and I was not sure if the small Techmount stem would keep me from seeing my GPS so I went with the tall and am glad I did. Most everyone gets the short stem so you will need to decide which works better for you?

 

[fjrb0]

I ordered the stem mount, with a 3" arm, I think I can make that work.

Now, just waiting on the stuff to get here....how in the heck did I ever wait on the arrival of the FJR?

 

[bramfrank]

I think that the stem stand is a rip-off and that a RAM ball, screwed into the stem nut makes a LOT more sense.

A solidly machined stem nut with a suitable RAM ball costs all of $25 and provides a universal platform that requires no drilling and adjusts in all planes.

 

[Lone12]

If you're unsure do a bit of research on the Garmin website, then go out and get the cheapest Garmin you can find. (They all have essentially the same function and interface.) If you use it, you'll quickly figure out what additional features you want. (Bluetooth, street names, traffic, etc.) Then go back to Garmin's site and you can be educated to find the exact unit and features that you will need and want. Search the internet for the best price..and viola... You've been assimilated to the GPS age. :yahoo:

You can also, go into Best Buy or your favorite electronics store and stand there and play with one. It really is amazing all thing things you can do with them now. (Road type preferences, Road avoidances, Traffic, street names, automatically reordering waypoints based on best gas mileage, etc...)

Then put your first unit on Ebay or sell it to the next person on the fence about a GPS.

I have used this method with both my and the wife's parents. Her dad was much like you, didn't see the need but didn't want to miss out on anything and he out grew his unit in about 2 hours of playing with it. He then went out and bought a more advanced unit and gave the beginner unit to his son.

I myself have a Garmin Zumo 550. I got it primarily because it is waterproof. The street names, Bluetooth, traffic and MP3 capability are also nice on the long trips. Heck I even use it in the plane in off-road mode when I fly as a 2nd GPS.

 

[fjrthree]

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I just looked and you can pick up a Garmin 2820 refurb for $215. This is a first rate unit and has bluetooth, XM and is waterproof.

Gramin 2820 for $215

ebay Buy Now only option, 1 year warranty refurb $209 about 20 available

https://cgi.ebay.com/GARMIN-STREETPILOT-282...1713.m153.l1262

 

[gearman]

I use a cheapy GPS in a medium Ram Aquabox mounted to the clutch perch. Using the touchscreen thru the flexible cover works better than I expected.

 

[fjrthree]

Have the Aqua Box for my Zune and getting this for my Garmin 2820

https://www.twistedthrottle.com/imagecatalo...tview/3048/230/

(using the Zune with gloves on doesn`t work. Added some stick on jewels from a craft store, works very well)