Gps mady easy, save money
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Gps mady easy, save money
I bought a Gps tomtom for 99 bucks. The only problem was how to get power to it. Found this website and they sold all types of gps,phone mounts, everything. I also found the 12 volt plug to the gps. Most all are the same. usually usb type plug to the GPS.
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/m...tomtom130s.htm for tomtom
http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/11.htm 12volt catalog
SPENT LESS THE 130 BUCKS, SAVED ALOT INSTEAD OF BUY THOSE 500-800 DOLLARS MOTORCYCLE GPS. I don't need all the blue tooth junk. You can mount it anywhere with the stock gps mount. As, long I know where is the next exit and where to go. I'm good.
http://www.mountguys.com/product_p/m...tomtom130s.htm for tomtom
http://www.mountguys.com/category_s/11.htm 12volt catalog
SPENT LESS THE 130 BUCKS, SAVED ALOT INSTEAD OF BUY THOSE 500-800 DOLLARS MOTORCYCLE GPS. I don't need all the blue tooth junk. You can mount it anywhere with the stock gps mount. As, long I know where is the next exit and where to go. I'm good.
Last edited by CBRTONY; Feb 4, 2010 at 06:27 PM.
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I did something similar with my garmin. So far haven't hooked up power to it - battery lasts about 6 hours. I was testing to see if I liked the mount and even could use the gps while on the bike - so far so good. My only wish is that mine doesn't plot a specific route (a to b to c to d) but at least it'll keep me oriented
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If you ever want Bluetooth, it's easy to fit.
http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-...?images#images
Also useful if you want to listen to music stored on your GPS/I'pod
Here's my installation on a 1000F.
Power lead is similar to yours, but used a cigarette lighter plug to the battery.
I'm old school too, but......
I've found it a lot easier than trying to ride holding a map, steering, watching the road, and not hitting other road users.
PS - see the little bike on the screen instead of a car..........
http://www.instructables.com/id/Add-...?images#images
Also useful if you want to listen to music stored on your GPS/I'pod
Here's my installation on a 1000F.
Power lead is similar to yours, but used a cigarette lighter plug to the battery.
I'm old school too, but......
I've found it a lot easier than trying to ride holding a map, steering, watching the road, and not hitting other road users.
PS - see the little bike on the screen instead of a car..........
Last edited by Shadow; Feb 5, 2010 at 09:18 AM.
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I just got and installed few parts from www.themountdepot.com and I'm very happy with it.
The part numbers are:
RAM-B-238U
RAM-B-201U-A
RAM-B-342
The part numbers are:
RAM-B-238U
RAM-B-201U-A
RAM-B-342
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Not sure I'd like having my tach covered like that. Was considering a bluetooth helmet. I'd have to test and see if it linked with my phone correctly though.
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Isn't a map your only option down under? I mean, what would a Garmin say? "In 35 wallabies , turn left at the dingo"?
Not sure I'd like having my tach covered like that. Was considering a bluetooth helmet. I'd have to test and see if it linked with my phone correctly though.
Not sure I'd like having my tach covered like that. Was considering a bluetooth helmet. I'd have to test and see if it linked with my phone correctly though.
