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Toshers
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For all the times I'm gonna use it I really can't justify ?450, I could buy 3 sets of tyres for that!
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Steve398
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Tomtom
For what it's worth I've had a Tomtom Rider for a few years now, it's proved to be an excellent piece of kit. Mine is the V1 but they've bought out the V2 now.
As I understand the Tomtom has free updates, Garmins have to be paid for.
Plus there is also a thing called mapshare - a lovely system which allows you to update the database with changes to roundabouts, traffic lights, no entries etc.. then when several people have confirmed the same changes your maps are updated in your sat nav.
You pays your money.. bl4hbl4h
For what it's worth I've had a Tomtom Rider for a few years now, it's proved to be an excellent piece of kit. Mine is the V1 but they've bought out the V2 now.
As I understand the Tomtom has free updates, Garmins have to be paid for.
Plus there is also a thing called mapshare - a lovely system which allows you to update the database with changes to roundabouts, traffic lights, no entries etc.. then when several people have confirmed the same changes your maps are updated in your sat nav.
You pays your money.. bl4hbl4h
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deanorc51
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bought an S80 a couple of weeks ago from Halfords, was on special offer -paid about ?130.
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Paul Lester
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Thanks for all the replies. Been away all week so not being ignorant just out of the way. Walking into work this morning (Bristol) and the bloke rides past on a CBR 600. Snow/slush all over the road! A better man that me, or he was on a promise?
Howard
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Ian, Drop me your email, i,m interested in the Quest if you still have it?
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Nuvi 550
The Nuvi 550 might be worth a look https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=27442
Review here of the 500 Series which is the USA version http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_nuvi_500_review.php
Price seems good too, cheapest i've seen is ?225.00
The Nuvi 550 might be worth a look https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=134&pID=27442
Review here of the 500 Series which is the USA version http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_nuvi_500_review.php
Price seems good too, cheapest i've seen is ?225.00
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iceni
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i have a garmin nuvi 370, i dont need to use it loads, but when i do it get me there and back ,on bike or in the car ... what more do you want from a sat nav.
ok, its not waterproof but behind the screen its well protected.
ok, its not waterproof but behind the screen its well protected.
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fearg
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As a cheap trial I bought one of these it isnt waterproof and not designed for bikes but for ?45 what do you expect?
I use the car mount that came with it and locate it on the underside of the screen and I fitted a safety lanyard in case it falls off, which it has a couple of times in the cold. Reading the reviews I found a link to put Tom Tom 7 software on it with European maps. So if people are looking for a very cheap option and are prepared to improvise then this maybe useful. I have also used it a couple of times in the pooring rain and wrapped the unit in clingfilm, worked a treat :-0) If you reduce the brightness the rechargeable battery lasts easily for a couple of hours. I have also made up a 12v power lead to wire it into the bike electrics using the in car charger also supplied.
I use the car mount that came with it and locate it on the underside of the screen and I fitted a safety lanyard in case it falls off, which it has a couple of times in the cold. Reading the reviews I found a link to put Tom Tom 7 software on it with European maps. So if people are looking for a very cheap option and are prepared to improvise then this maybe useful. I have also used it a couple of times in the pooring rain and wrapped the unit in clingfilm, worked a treat :-0) If you reduce the brightness the rechargeable battery lasts easily for a couple of hours. I have also made up a 12v power lead to wire it into the bike electrics using the in car charger also supplied.
tomtom rider v1, cannot fault it, very quick to pick up when you take a wrong turn & it either gets you to turn round or finds an alternative way
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Elwood
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managed to get a Zumo 550 from ebay for a decent price, just been playing with it, impressed so far :yo:
Demonbane
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http://www.mynewcheap.co.uk/products/details/becker-traffic-assist-z-100-crocodile/14058/
for ?188 this could be a cheap viable alternative.. just released, and so new they aint released the mounting bracket yet lol but there site says " in time for this years motorcycle season"
any one have any more info on these>?
for ?188 this could be a cheap viable alternative.. just released, and so new they aint released the mounting bracket yet lol but there site says " in time for this years motorcycle season"
any one have any more info on these>?
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bendelfont
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Zumo is great for Europe - I did use to have the TomTom Rider, and I preferred that for the UK.
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blackbirdbika
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natcar
am interested in your zumo, mail me with details if still availiable fz1@blueyonder.co.uk have some decent bb goodies if tou fancy a bit of a trade
martin
am interested in your zumo, mail me with details if still availiable fz1@blueyonder.co.uk have some decent bb goodies if tou fancy a bit of a trade
martin
Demonbane
Registered User
oooooo what Goodies?
http://www.bikersoracle.com/blackbird/forum/showthread.php?t=44033
and last post here !
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CStanley
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I went down the cheapskate route and got a RAM mount for my Garmin Nuvi 300. The satnav isn't waterproof but it's good enough for the (very occasional) use it'll get. I couldn't justify forking out a hill of money on a Zumo for the amount it would get used.
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