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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: h2smokin on July 01, 2011, 02:50:20 PM
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I'm getting my sena bluetooth sometime next week I ordered. Now looking to get a gps system maybe. Whats best way to go? I've looked at the units for cars and bikes both. Would one non motorcycle specific work just as well? Seems moto specific units cost a whole lot more than for cars. Thanks
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I'm getting my sena bluetooth sometime next week I ordered. Now looking to get a gps system maybe. Whats best way to go? I've looked at the units for cars and bikes both. Would one non motorcycle specific work just as well? Seems moto specific units cost a whole lot more than for cars. Thanks
The motorcycle specific ones are water-resistant... but lots use the auto ones without problems. Just remember to cover that rascal if it rains...
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I'm using a Garmin Nuvi 765T. It will do everything that a Zumo 660 will do but isn't waterproof. Been a great unit, & works great with My Sena Headset.
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My Nuvi 765T is working great for me, and plays tunes on the built in mp3 in stereo in my helmet! :thumbs:
If you do get a Nuvi make sure to choose one that plays in stereo, not all of them do...
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On ZG's recommendation (thanks ZG) I too picked up a refurbished 765T (off eBay for about $130 delivered). It looks brand new and has a 1 year warranty. Seems to do everything I need it to do without any trouble. I just couldn't bring myself to part with 500 to 800 clams for a motorcycle specific GPS. I rarely ride in the rain, and if I do, I'll likely just take it off. I reckon I'm good to go in the GPS department!
Dave
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On ZG's recommendation (thanks ZG) I too picked up a refurbished 765T (off eBay for about $130 delivered). It looks brand new and has a 1 year warranty. Seems to do everything I need it to do without any trouble. I just couldn't bring myself to part with 500 to 800 clams for a motorcycle specific GPS. I rarely ride in the rain, and if I do, I'll likely just take it off. I reckon I'm good to go in the GPS department!
Dave
No worries Dave, glad it worked out for ya! :thumbs: :chugbeer:
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I just bought a refurb 765T from Walmart for 128.00 and Garmin gave me the free map update as well for it. Great unit.
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I'll give you the other side of the coin. I bought a Zumo 550 when I bought the bike (two years ago) and I haven't regretted it for a second. I've been on several trips where we were riding in the rain for an entire day and it has never faltered. I think what really convinced me when I bought it was that it comes with a motorcycle Ram mount, motorcycle power cable, car mount, and cig. lighter adapter. I can pop it off the bike and into the car without disconnecting anything and without having to buy anything additional. Also operates very easily with gloves on (touchscreen buttons are large and easy to manipulate). There's no denying the expense, and I can see why some don't want to pay that much when the alternative is a lot cheaper. But to me, it was definitely worth the money.
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While the nuvio & zumo offer similar/same features, motorcycle specific units are designed more rugged than the car units. You can go the cheaper, but you buy your ticket and take your chances.
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Zumo 550.....rugged, waterproof designed for bikes....works...
Ninja
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Hey, I like to Farkle with the best of them. OBVIOUSLY if money is no issue then by all means splurge on one of the new Zumos, but based on the title of the thread I am guessing it is. I can buy 4 or more "Car" 765t nuvis and a box of Ziploc bags for the price of even a USED 550. I think I will take my chances. Yes the Zumo has glove friendly buttons but how much are you really doing with your Zumo while riding a motorcycle down the road? It can be mounted with Ram products for about $30.00 including shipping. I am still using a Garmin 2720 which is a MOTORCYCLE unit that can be found for about the same as the Nuvi 765T. The Nuvi is a backup as my 2720 is aging and for the price it is packed with options.
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There is another big advantage in using an automotive GPS in place of a motorcycle type- if (when?) it fails and you are a long way from home, you have a much better shot at getting a local replacement unit at a local store. Zumos, at least the higher end models, are simply not carried at any retail outlets. Best Buy used to carry the Zumo 550 but that didn't last long.
I think before too long, smart phones are going to make serious inroads in vehicular navigation.
Another viable option is a small tablet PC running something like Streets & Trips and a GPS antenna. S & T has always been my favorite routing software and I have used a laptop with S & T and voice guidance in a car (after a GPS failure in a foreign country) but of course a 15" screen laptop isn't practical to use on a bike.... at least not open, sitting on the tank. A 5" to 7" tablet PC is a different story though and might be a great alternative to a true vehicle GPS.
Really it all comes down to performance and price. I have a Zumo 550 and am still a little put off by the very high price of these units. There is nothing in them to warrant such a high cost; it is based entirely on the ability to be exposed in the rain, and perhaps a somewhat brighter screen than auto GPS units. It is this high price that forces us to look for a way around buying them.
Brian
Hey, I like to Farkle with the best of them. OBVIOUSLY if money is no issue then by all means splurge on one of the new Zumos, but based on the title of the thread I am guessing it is. I can buy 4 or more "Car" 765t nuvis and a box of Ziploc bags for the price of even a USED 550. I think I will take my chances. Yes the Zumo has glove friendly buttons but how much are you really doing with your Zumo while riding a motorcycle down the road? It can be mounted with Ram products for about $30.00 including shipping. I am still using a Garmin 2720 which is a MOTORCYCLE unit that can be found for about the same as the Nuvi 765T. The Nuvi is a backup as my 2720 is aging and for the price it is packed with options.
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Use a Nuvi 255W most the time, but just got myself "2" Garmin 2720 units.........one of the best models they have ever made. Gonna use the 2720 on my DR650, they are tough, waterproof and rugged!
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That's true- it took weeks for my 2720 to quit working. The 2820 lasted a long time too- many weeks as I remember.
Seriously, I really did like the 2820. Unfortuntely Garmin just stopped repairs on those units (actually swapping them for 'rebuilt' units which in reality appear to be brand new) so this is kinda' the end of the line for that entire series.
Brian
Use a Nuvi 255W most the time, but just got myself "2" Garmin 2720 units.........one of the best models they have ever made. Gonna use the 2720 on my DR650, they are tough, waterproof and rugged!
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That's true- it took weeks for my 2720 to quit working. The 2820 lasted a long time too- many weeks as I remember.
Seriously, I really did like the 2820. Unfortuntely Garmin just stopped repairs on those units (actually swapping them for 'rebuilt' units which in reality appear to be brand new) so this is kinda' the end of the line for that entire series.
Brian
Hmmmmm.....had a used 2610 that was ancient and lasted me for 3 years, and have a buddy that has had his 2720 now for at least 3 years, those units are typically bulletproof. Want to talk about an "expensive turd IMHO" look no further than the Zumo models. ::)
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Hey I am not picking on any one specific type, I have had them all fail and look upon all of them with a fairly even eye. (yep, a back- handed compliment). I started out with a Magellan Roadmate 700 back in the days when one of those was $1,300, and a Best Buy four- year warranty for something like $40 as I remember. Been through a handful of Magellan Roadmates (700's, 760's and finally 800's as the line advanced and the older models were unavailable). Then onto Garmins starting with a 2610 and working my way through Zumo 550's. Back in the olden' days it was great because I would just walk into a Best Buy and swap out the unit in hand for another of the same model. I believe I went through 19 units on that $40 warranty (seriously- I have the receipts around here somewhere). The Zumo before last was on Garmin because the cradle pins ate holes in the contacts on the bottom of the GPS and no longer made contact. The last Zumo was on me because we scratched the face (in Wellsboro, PA at a COG gathering in fact)- it was $150 for a remanufactured unit from Garmin in exchange for the damaged one. Before this last one, not a one in the bunch had so much as a nick on it and none had ever been dropped, gotten wet (other than the waterproof Garmins of course), or treated badly in any way.
I like GPS's but look upon them as somewhat unreliable and think of them as I would a parachute.... if you really think you will need it, bring along at least two.
Brian
Hmmmmm.....had a used 2610 that was ancient and lasted me for 3 years, and have a buddy that has had his 2720 now for at least 3 years, those units are typically bulletproof. Want to talk about an "expensive turd IMHO" look no further than the Zumo models. ::)
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I started out with a Magellan Roadmate 700 back in the days when one of those was $1,300
:yikes:
I remember back in the 80's when a Betamax was like $1,000 and had a cord that ran to the "remote". We've come along way with technology getting cheaper, $30 DVD players are now throw away's if they even act funny once...
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GPS's are throw- aways too, just more expensive than $30. But they are getting closer to that price all the time.
By the way, that first Magellan I bought was in 2003, not all that long ago really.
Brian
:yikes:
I remember back in the 80's when a Betamax was like $1,000 and had a cord that ran to the "remote". We've come along way with technology getting cheaper, $30 DVD players are now throw away's if they even act funny once...
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GPS's are throw- aways too, just more expensive than $30. But they are getting closer to that price all the time.
By the way, that first Magellan I bought was in 2003, not all that long ago really.
Brian
:goodpost: I agree 100% Brian, that's why I don't see the value in spending "Zumo" $ for one...
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Me too, or not me either (whichever one works best). I only have a Zumo because of a very long and convoluted warranty route (no pun intended) from that old Magellan. I do not think a Zumo is a good or even reasonable value. Cheap GPSs are now always under $100 and a Zumo 550, at $600 + is simply not six times better. It is really not even twice the value IMO. That said, I do use the MP3 and blue tooth features everytime I ride and MP3's on GPS's are getting pretty rare. The waterproof feature of Zumo is nice too- I use a Nuvi as a second GPS and it does leave something to be desired in the rain, even in a Ram Aqua- Box (visibility is poor during the day).
So that is where I am stuck: Zumo works pretty well but is too expensive. Couple that with my belief that all GPSs are basically disposable and the cost of a Zumo is prohibitive. But the more standard auto type GPSs do not work well on a motorcycle, at least not as I have been using them. ????
Smart phones are looking more and more attractive all the time but they are limited too, usually requiring a cell tower link to navigate. They are expensive too but in a different way; the up-front costs are much lower but there is a considerable monthly service charge. In a couple of years they will cost as much as very expensive GPSs.
I guess we are just typical spoiled Americans, whining about not being able to have the exact kind of GPS we want as cheaply as we want.... (funny and true, all at once).
Brian
:goodpost: I agree 100% Brian, that's why I don't see the value in spending "Zumo" $ for one...
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I guess we are just typical spoiled Americans, whining about not being able to have the exact kind of GPS we want as cheaply as we want.... (funny and true, all at once).
:rotflmao: Too true indeed!!
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Agree with the others on the 765T. Got mine off Amazon for $130.
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GPS's are throw- aways too, just more expensive than $30.
Brian
I can't figure out what you guys are doing to your GPS's to tear them up. I have had four GPSs since 1999 when I bought my first one. All Garmins, three were hiking models and the Zumo is the only navigator model. My first Garmin was very basic and I bought it before the Department of Defense turned off Selective Availability in May, 2000. I gave it to my dad when I upgraded to an eTrex Legend. That first Garmin is still working today. I gave my Legend to my assistant when I upgraded to an eTrex HCx Vista. The eTrex Legend is still working today. I still use the Vista. I bought the Zumo a little more than two years ago (ordered it before I bought the bike, actually) and it has made many trips with both the bike and the car. All of my handhelds were used in the field for hunting so they spent many hours in the rain, dirt, dust and bumping over terrain on a four-wheeler. The only trouble I've ever had with a GPS was that my first unit (so old, I can't even remember what model it was) didn't really like the cold. If I left it in my glove box when it was near freezing, the screen would be dark and unresponsive until it warmed up. All of the others have worked flawlessly and none of them have had an easy life.
I will agree that the GPS should not be relied upon as your only navigation tool. I've had them give me erroneous navigation information (though I'll admit, I don't routinely update my GPS's). I still use a tank bag with a clear map pocket on top and I always have a map when I'm on a trip. But I have also had the GPS save the trip when some of my traveling buddies were getting low on gas and we needed to find the nearest station (far outside of cell range on the south side of the Texas hill country). I will always travel with one.
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Neither can I.... as I said, none of the failed units had ever been abused, dropped or so had as much as a nick on them. I cannot even blame the vehicle they were used in because there was not a single vehicle all were ever used with. I understand this is a statistical anomaly but still, I have been through a LOT of receivers.
Brian
I can't figure out what you guys are doing to your GPS's to tear them up.
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The best always costs more ...everyone knows that.....
Recommend you save your money and get a map at a gas station.....!
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Navigon for iPhone, $35 app, works great, voice through ear buds, no need to look at a screen.
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anything one chooses over Garmin is best fior the money (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
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I just happened to see this today: http://cgi.ebay.com/New-7-Car-GPS-Navigation-Bluetooth-AV-IN-FM-WinCE-70T-/260782365080?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1106199218100472426#ht_8953wt_1139 (http://cgi.ebay.com/New-7-Car-GPS-Navigation-Bluetooth-AV-IN-FM-WinCE-70T-/260782365080?_trksid=p4340.m1374&_trkparms=algo%3DPI.WATCH%26its%3DC%26itu%3DUCC%26otn%3D15%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D1106199218100472426#ht_8953wt_1139)
Now I don't really suspect it is 'the best' and for all I know, it might not even be useable as a GPS but for $90 delivered, it is pretty impressive, at least in the spec. list. A 7" GPS, using Windows CE, including Bluetooth and an MP3 player, as well as maps for the country (countries?) of your choice for well under $100.
And remember folks, this is the genuine Chinese article, not some cheap knock- off. :o ;D
Brian
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I've had my 550 for 3 years now, no hickups or failures. The worst thing that has happened is I lost the thumbscrew and didn't feel comfortable using the GPS until I replaced it. The unit gets used extensively, if it's not on the bike, it's in the car. It's been rained on, hailed on, and snowed on and it has always performed flawlessly. It did get super-saturated once after 3 days in the rain, and the XM quit working until the base dried out, but that has been the only issue...
I hope you guys keep buying car units, and Garmin reads this thread. Then the bike units might come down in price..... :thumbs:
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And remember folks, this is the genuine Chinese article, not some cheap knock- off. :o ;D
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:
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This is a pretty slick unit IMHO!!!!!
http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Outdoors2/Endura-Sierra/Specifications/ (http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Outdoors2/Endura-Sierra/Specifications/)
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I'm leaning towards the 765t myself now. Been researching and for the $ I'll give it a shot more than likely. Thanks for all the info
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I am running blackberry maps and google maps on my blackberry, it does blue tooth, music, etc. For straight "get me there" types of applications I have an old TomTom one that I picked up for like 40 bucks on a black friday. It does not let you create routes, no bluetooth, or anything like that but for just good old fashion I need to get here type of stuff it has been GREAT!!!
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I'm getting my sena bluetooth sometime next week I ordered. Now looking to get a gps system maybe. Whats best way to go? I've looked at the units for cars and bikes both. Would one non motorcycle specific work just as well? Seems moto specific units cost a whole lot more than for cars. Thanks
Well, that would really depend on what features you can and can't live without. Since you mentioned the Sena I'm guessing you definitely want something that's bluetooth compatible. What else do you want it to do?
Lane assist?
Auto Route?
Auto Re-Route?
Create Tracks?
Integrated MP3 or XM Radio?
Waterproof?
Accepts additional map packs/SD cards?
Built-in compass/altimeter/barometer?
Knowing what options you definitely want/have to have will greatly cut down on the number of units available and simplify the decision.
Unfortunately Garmin decided to discontinue one of their most popular lines with motorcyclists a few years ago. They were actually marine chart plotting units, but also included most of the desired auto features to make them a great dual-purpose unit. The two most popular models from this line were the GPSMAP 276C and the GPSMap 378. I know several riders (myself included) who would sell their soul to get their hands on a new or refurbished one, and used ones usually end up selling for close to what they cost new because there is still such a demand for them. The downside is they don't have a lot of the new, more modern features (bluetooth, touch screen, etc.), but I'm one of those who likes to keep things simple.
I'm currently running a Garmin GPSMap 60CSx handheld and it does most everything I need. It doesn't have bluetooth, lane assist, 3D maps, an MP3 player or any other fancy stuff like that, but I really don't have a need for it either. Loaded up with City Navigator NT it will do most everything the newer/fancier units will without all the confusing/frustrating bells and whistles. I can also create and save "tracks", or my ride path if I so choose. This is really nice if you're out riding in a new area and find some killer roads you want to revisit in the future or save to send to your friends so they can find them. If I feel like breaking out the dual-sport I can also load it up with Topo maps and go explore trails and ORV areas (most of which people have created trail maps for that you can download or purchase online). The small screen is about the only drawback, but the only time I really notice it is when I'm in town and need to zoom in to get a more detailed view. Being small, it doesn't block the stock gauges or display much either.
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This link shows the read and write abilities of Garmin GPS's.
http://developer.garmin.com/web-device/garmin-communicator-plugin/device-support-matrix/ (http://developer.garmin.com/web-device/garmin-communicator-plugin/device-support-matrix/)
If you want to create a route to follow then upload it to your GPS, you will need to buy a unit that has that ability; most do not.
There are one or two inexpensive options that allow routing.
Please note, it is necessary to set your GPS to similar settings as your mapping software, or the Auto Navigate function of the GPS will recalculate your carefully planned route.
You can also work around this by setting many waypoints into your route.
Want to use Google Maps to plan a route?
You can click on the link button (top right) to save the route, then go to this link and it will convert the map into a format your GPS can read: http://www.takitwithme.com/ (http://www.takitwithme.com/)
Cheers
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Have 1 of my 2 Garmin 2720's mounted on my DR650......love that unit!!!!!
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Zumo 550 end of statement!
Ninja
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Navigon for iPhone, $35 app, works great, voice through ear buds, no need to look at a screen.
Same. With a smart phone there's really no need to purchase a GPS.
My Android phone has an application that not only caches maps to the phone's SD, it also shows you alternate routes and alerts you in case there is traffic. With turn by turn directions, lane assist and speed warnings, there's no reason to even look at the GPS if you use a Bluetooth headset. It also seconds as a music player and a communication device (phone).
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Is that an app from the market or something that came as stock on your phone?
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This link shows the read and write abilities of Garmin GPS's.
http://developer.garmin.com/web-device/garmin-communicator-plugin/device-support-matrix/ (http://developer.garmin.com/web-device/garmin-communicator-plugin/device-support-matrix/)
If you want to create a route to follow then upload it to your GPS, you will need to buy a unit that has that ability; most do not.
There are one or two inexpensive options that allow routing.
Please note, it is necessary to set your GPS to similar settings as your mapping software, or the Auto Navigate function of the GPS will recalculate your carefully planned route.
You can also work around this by setting many waypoints into your route.
Want to use Google Maps to plan a route?
You can click on the link button (top right) to save the route, then go to this link and it will convert the map into a format your GPS can read: http://www.takitwithme.com/ (http://www.takitwithme.com/)
Cheers
Thanks, good info!
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Zumo 550 end of statement!
Ninja
Yea I missed a steal on one in the classifieds yesterday, wow!
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Same. With a smart phone there's really no need to purchase a GPS.
My Android phone has an application that not only caches maps to the phone's SD, it also shows you alternate routes and alerts you in case there is traffic. With turn by turn directions, lane assist and speed warnings, there's no reason to even look at the GPS if you use a Bluetooth headset. It also seconds as a music player and a communication device (phone).
I am investigating adding the Garmin APP as a backup on my iPhone, any feedback? 35.00 seems like a good backup plan.
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I am investigating adding the Garmin APP as a backup on my iPhone, any feedback? 35.00 seems like a good backup plan.
I have the MotionX app for my iPhone and it works very nicely as a backup to my tomtom. You can buy the app for a couple dollars and add the voice guidance for another $20 per year (or $2 per month). I would have bought the Navigon or TomTom app, but I am switching to a droid in a couple months and didn't want to spend $50 for such limited use.
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Zumo 550 end of statement!
Ninja
No gray area......they either work or they don't work.
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If you want to create a route to follow then upload it to your GPS, you will need to buy a unit that has that ability; most do not.
There are one or two inexpensive options that allow routing.
Want to use Google Maps to plan a route?
You can click on the link button (top right) to save the route, then go to this link and it will convert the map into a format your GPS can read: http://www.takitwithme.com/ (http://www.takitwithme.com/)
Two things I want in a GPS on the cycle:
- Ability to download routes
- Bluetooth AD2p support https://www.hookupwireless.com/pages.php?pageid=1 (https://www.hookupwireless.com/pages.php?pageid=1)
So far I have used a TomTom and Garmin unit. I bought the Garmin to replace the TomTom when it got soaked. I tried to save the 2010 National maps from the Tomah area to my 765WT. That's when I realized the Garmin 765WT did not handle routes/viapoints. I thought all Garmins did. Wrong.
I like Garmin so I want another one that actually handles viapoints. AND fits in a 4.3" RAM cradle that I already have bought.
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Google Navigate on the Droid 8)
Now if I can just get the office to give me a Droid instead of this BlackBerry (however blackberry maps is working OK).
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I'm ju waiting on the 765t I oredered now. I may also end up getting an iphone soon. Figure it might be easier to have music/phone on 1 device that way. Less to pack and connect with. Just gonna have to learn another device when the gps shows up. Thanks for all of the info
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Two things I want in a GPS on the cycle:
- Ability to download routes
- Bluetooth AD2p support https://www.hookupwireless.com/pages.php?pageid=1 (https://www.hookupwireless.com/pages.php?pageid=1)
So far I have used a TomTom and Garmin unit. I bought the Garmin to replace the TomTom when it got soaked. I tried to save the 2010 National maps from the Tomah area to my 765WT. That's when I realized the Garmin 765WT did not handle routes/viapoints. I thought all Garmins did. Wrong.
I like Garmin so I want another one that actually handles viapoints. AND fits in a 4.3" RAM cradle that I already have bought.
I have absolutely ZERO problems loading custom routes from Mapsource into my 765T........
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I'm ju waiting on the 765t I oredered now. I may also end up getting an iphone soon. Figure it might be easier to have music/phone on 1 device that way. Less to pack and connect with. Just gonna have to learn another device when the gps shows up. Thanks for all of the info
H2,
The 765T already has a built in mp3 for your music.
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Well, I too use my droid 2 for navigating and I also use it for audio. Between running pandora or slacker radio I am good to go. I put my droid in the map pocket of my tank bag, but I am very interested in finding a good holder for it that will allow my earbuds and charger to be connected while it is in the cradle.
Anyone know what RAM mount would accomodate this?
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Well, I too use my droid 2 for navigating and I also use it for audio. Between running pandora or slacker radio I am good to go. I put my droid in the map pocket of my tank bag, but I am very interested in finding a good holder for it that will allow my earbuds and charger to be connected while it is in the cradle.
Anyone know what RAM mount would accomodate this?
This is what Ram recommends for you, does it look like it will work?
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx)
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This is what Ram recommends for you, does it look like it will work?
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx (http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045072079076045085078052085/Default.aspx)
Im not 100% sure. It looks like the finger on the top right side might cover the earbud jack and the screen lock. I wish someone had one so they could confirm.
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765T just arrived.
combined with a RAM waterproof box, it will do the job i guess.
I have a noob and stupid question. Can i play MP3 on the GPS and use the bluetooth fct to hear it through my scala. Hummm guess not i think
I ll post pics when the install is complete
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765T just arrived.
combined with a RAM waterproof box, it will do the job i guess.
I have a noob and stupid question. Can i play MP3 on the GPS and use the bluetooth fct to hear it through my scala. Hummm guess not i think
I ll post pics when the install is complete
Yes you can Speed, this is the same set-up I have. Congrats!
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Im not 100% sure. It looks like the finger on the top right side might cover the earbud jack and the screen lock. I wish someone had one so they could confirm.
This is what I use:
http://www.jcwhitney.com/cell-phone-/-ipod-holder/p2030208.jcwx (http://www.jcwhitney.com/cell-phone-/-ipod-holder/p2030208.jcwx)
It mounts directly to the ball thing from RAM.
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Im not 100% sure. It looks like the finger on the top right side might cover the earbud jack and the screen lock. I wish someone had one so they could confirm.
there is a setup video sumwere and i recall that all fingers are not required
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Here is the video...
RAM Mount Universal Finger Cradle: Assembly (RAM-HOL-UN4U) @ gpscity.com (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlxYWaYqif0#ws)
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thanks for that. Actually answered lots of questions for me. I think I will order one. Sweet!!!
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Yes you can Speed, this is the same set-up I have. Congrats!
well thx.
you were right about pairing the GPS with scala but i have a little problem. When asked to enter code to complete the set up, there s no way i can. I dont have a key board :o
am i missing something
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well thx.
you were right about pairing the GPS with scala but i have a little problem. When asked to enter code to complete the set up, there s no way i can. I dont have a key board :o
am i missing something
The code is like 0000 or 1234 or something like that, it should be in the manual for the G4. Let me know if you don't have the manual, I can try to go dig it up...
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the GPS asking me to enter the code but cant figure out how >:(
how do i enter the 0000 code???
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the GPS asking me to enter the code but cant figure out how >:(
how do i enter the 0000 code???
It should prompt you on the Garmin for this, there is a symbol on the touchscreen to toggle between letters and numbers I believe or something like that, been awhile since I set my mine up but I remember it being pretty straight forward.
Let me know if you still get stumped and I can go out and grab my Garmin to check...
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You should be able to call up a block of numbers and then use the touch- screen to select the number sequence. Look along the bottom and sides of the Garmin for selectable box(s), one should bring up the numerical pad.
Brian
the GPS asking me to enter the code but cant figure out how >:(
how do i enter the 0000 code???
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It should prompt you on the Garmin for this, there is a symbol on the touchscreen to toggle between letters and numbers I believe or something like that, been awhile since I set my mine up but I remember it being pretty straight forward.
Let me know if you still get stumped and I can go out and grab my Garmin to check...
well i sadly think the 765T garmin is not compatible with scala. The GPS expect a 1234 code and the scala require the 0000.
i ll look for the toogle switch
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The GPS will have two different ways to connect it to other bluetooth devices- one way is for 'incoming' devices like cell phones, and the other way is for 'outgoing' devices like headsets. I think you are using the wrong method for the headset.
Connecting Bluetooth devices usually means one is a master and the other a slave. If you are trying to set up two masters what you describe will probably happen; while you cannot get the codes correct in the right devices, it won't matter anyway because the wrong channel is being used. What should happen is the phone will give you the number to punch into the GPS.
Brian
well i sadly think the 765T garmin is not compatible with scala. The GPS expect a 1234 code and the scala require the 0000.
i ll look for the toogle switch
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There is a process for connecting the G4 to your Garmin, it will be in your your G4 manual, you hold the buttons down (or something like that I think if my memory is functioning tonight) and then it will prompt a message on your Garmin saying that something is trying to connect and to enter that (G4) code, that is where/when you enter it.
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There is a process for connecting the G4 to your Garmin, it will be in your your G4 manual, you hold the buttons down (or something like that I think if my memory is functioning tonight) and then it will prompt a message on your Garmin saying that something is trying to connect and to enter that (G4) code, that is where/when you enter it.
i have the team set pro kit. Does it change something?
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i have the team set pro kit. Does it change something?
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Oh, that makes more sense! Is the Q2 blue tooth compatible?? I have the G4 Scala, sorry...
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I also have the teamset pro (LOVE IT) however keep in mind it is not a a2dp headset, not sure if the Garmin requires that (usally a2dp is only required for MP3 players). My phone works great with it, but the media player on my phone requires a2dp so I can't listen to music from my phone.
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My 765 came in tonight gonna get it tomorrow. Nice to know I can use it for music and just connect my phone to it. Look forward to picks on the ram aquabox. I was looking at getting one as well. Sure hope it goes smooth on install
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Oh, that makes more sense! Is the Q2 blue tooth compatible?? I have the G4 Scala, sorry...
I've paired a Q2 (original, not the Pro version) with a Zumo 550 but it was a while ago and I don't remember the sequence. As ZG state, the instructions are in the manual for either the GPS, the Q2 or perhaps both. I have the Q2 teamset and my headset was paired with the passenger headset, and my GPS while the GPS was paired with my phone. However, I never tried to use the GPS/phone pair while paired with the passenger headset so I don't know how well that will work. Had no problems talking on the phone, though.
Here's the manual for the Q2 teamset pro:
http://www.cardosystems.com/user_files/Manuals/scala_q2_multiset_pro/scalarider_q2_multiset_pro_manual_english.pdf (http://www.cardosystems.com/user_files/Manuals/scala_q2_multiset_pro/scalarider_q2_multiset_pro_manual_english.pdf)
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I also have the teamset pro (LOVE IT) however keep in mind it is not a a2dp headset, not sure if the Garmin requires that (usally a2dp is only required for MP3 players). My phone works great with it, but the media player on my phone requires a2dp so I can't listen to music from my phone.
I think you nailed it. Team set pro doesnt provide A2DP technology
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Regarding the nuvi 765, if you go to gpspassion.com, in the nuvi section, there are instructions on how to flash the taiwan firmware to your device. Among other features, it adds a full time compass to the map display.
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This other hidden feature drops a bread crumb every second, rather than fewer breadcrumbs in straight sections, more in corners as the default programming does. In addition, the logs are raw/binary, so they take up much less space. A program called wnutrak is needed to convert them to gpx. More information here:
http://www.gpspassion.com/upload2/HiddenTrackLogHowTo.pdf (http://www.gpspassion.com/upload2/HiddenTrackLogHowTo.pdf)
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http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=125178&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=765%2Ctaiwan%2Cfirmware (http://www.gpspassion.com/forumsen/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=125178&whichpage=1&SearchTerms=765%2Ctaiwan%2Cfirmware)
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Does the 765T support my Xm antenna? I'm thinking not from what I read.
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I don't think so. The only audio options it has is the line out/mp3 playback (might do wma too, but you'd need to check the specs).
I have mine setup in such a way that no audio is used. I look at the purple line and occasionally read the text. Haven't been able to find a set of earphones that block out the wind to my satisfaction.