I have a Garmin 765T, got it new off ebay for about $150 (going off memory)...I just looked at the 765T details and it sounds nice. Have you used the traffic feature and does it work well?
Blue tooth directions to my Scala G4, built in mp3 that plays in stereo, a very solid unit and I've had zero problems with it or using it with both summer and winter gloves, best $150 I've ever spent for a gps, have had it for about a year now.
I just looked at the 765T details and it sounds nice. Have you used the traffic feature and does it work well?
What exactly does it do? Visual and/or spoken warning of traffic up ahead? Does it suggest an alternative route? I just found out my Nuvi 500 is Traffic Compatible, whatever that means!
Yes, the traffic feature works well, first time I've ever had that feature on a gps though so not sure how it compares to others with that option.
Another option you can think about is using your cell phone with a good nav app. I have been using the Navigon app on my phone for the past three or four months and I loved it compared to a dedicated gps since I only have to sync one device with my Sena bluetooth and I have music, phone, and gps all in one. It doesn't rely on data or cell signal for the maps since it stores all 50 states plus Canda and Puerto Rico directly to the phone. Best $40 I have ever spent.
Yabut, 430/530/G1000 have this spiffy "nearest" button on them
Can you imagine the marketing possibilities if Garmin could do the same on M/C GPS's? Like for a Gold wing: "nearest DQ/Crispy-Cream", for a Duc "nearest tire/fuel/chiropractor", for a Hardley "nearest place to buy a pin/patch/beer", and for the Connie "nearest twisty road".
Just plug in your brand of motor-scooter, have all the info you need a finger press away.
Rick
PS, Nice RV
Funny stuff! I love to see other pilots on this board. And we're getting closer to glass cockpits on our bikes every year. I have an iFly 700 with the street nav option that I think would be very cool on the motorcycle, if I could find a way to mount it.
Until then, I use a Zumo 660 on the Connie, which I bought due to recommendations relative to their strength against vibration and weather. I like it, but it's a little flaky. Needs to go back to the factory, it tends to shut down for no apparent reason. Mounted directly underneath the Zumo is my iPhone, so I can navigate, communicate and watch videos while riding.
Mounted directly underneath the Zumo is my iPhone, so I can navigate, communicate and watch videos while riding.
Yabut, 430/530/G1000 have this spiffy "nearest" button on themNot exactly the same, but I use custom POI's for similar results. I have a POI file for Dairy Queen, IHOP, Cracker Barrel, Honda Dealers, WalMart stores, Home Depots, Firehouse Subs, Lighthouses, Waterfalls, Motorcycle friendly campgrounds, etc. I haven't done one for Kawasaki dealers yet, but it's just a matter of time. When my wife and I are out travelling, the most common need in unfamiliar territory is a place to eat, and she likes 24 hour breakfast, thus the IHOP and Cracker Barrel. Whe's also a big Dairy Queen fan. Walmart is for supplies and such. Most models of Garmin will support custom POI's, and there are whle web groups dedicated to them.
Can you imagine the marketing possibilities if Garmin could do the same on M/C GPS's? Like for a Gold wing: "nearest DQ/Crispy-Cream", for a Duc "nearest tire/fuel/chiropractor", for a Hardley "nearest place to buy a pin/patch/beer", and for the Connie "nearest twisty road".
Just plug in your brand of motor-scooter, have all the info you need a finger press away.
Rick
PS, Nice RV
Not a pilot, just yet, but hope to be Think four place 180kt plans built canard
Funny stuff! I love to see other pilots on this board. ...
Not exactly the same, but I use custom POI's for similar results. ...
Ok, wife is buying me a Garmin Nuvi 1490LMT for Christmas. As you can tell by our going with a less expensive car unit, keeping the price down is part of the deal. (Saving $ for a radar detector, .)I use the clutch bracket mount and a short arm with my Nuvi 500. I also have medium and long arms but I prefer the short arm. Wind is no issue, nor is having the unit to the left of center for me. I position it just far enough inside to clear the rearview mirror view. FWIW I mount the same Nuvi on a steering stem mount while on my VFR and notice no difference in useability and actually prefer the clutch mount location.
So, now I'm trying to come up with the most "economical" method to mount it. I love the Techmount's looks and mounting location, but the price is about double what I'd like to spend. I know I've read about several methods in the forums, but not having great success with the search option today.
The 1490 is a 5" screen, so it's pretty wide. Suggestions? Has anyone used the ram mount for clutch/break reservoir bracket with a medium length arm to move it closer to the centerline of the bike and keep it out of the wind?
I use the clutch bracket mount and a short arm with my Nuvi 500. I also have medium and long arms but I prefer the short arm.
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Brian
I use the clutch bracket mount and a short arm with my Nuvi 500. I also have medium and long arms but I prefer the short arm. Wind is no issue, nor is having the unit to the left of center for me. I position it just far enough inside to clear the rearview mirror view. FWIW I mount the same Nuvi on a steering stem mount while on my VFR and notice no difference in useability and actually prefer the clutch mount location.