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Gadget : GPS device on bikes


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Hi Papabread,

 

Thnx for the reply....

Zumo 600 is sure good, but too ex...

Im looking for below $200 range

 

Thnx

 

You can use your smart phone for GPS,

 

Firmftware: Sygic (there is free version, just google)

Hardware:

1. Ram mount X grip for smart phone and the necessary ram accessories apprx $100

2. waterproof case, i.e Lifeproof, Seido, Aquabox etc. $60-90

3. Waterproof cigarette socket and car charger for charging smart phone. $40

 

All these should be within $200 range.

 

You will get a sturdy and waterproof GPS on your bike.

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Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

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Using Sony Xperia Z2 with Sygic for GPS, the phone is waterproof and the screen is sunlight readable. I can pair with my uclear bluetooth receiver to listen to instructions. Thers is glove mode which I can touch screen when wearing my gloves. Ifs almost a phone design for riders.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

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My poor man GPS Holder...

 

Garmin 2065 in a DIY Lock&Lock box mounted to Ram Mount complete with DIY Sun Screen.:sweat:

 

 

 

[ATTACH=CONFIG]309406[/ATTACH]

 

NICE diy. anyway, if you all use the car gps. the screenlight like very dim leh. i also using a car gps with some china waterprood case. hardly can see the screen.

so i just use the car suction mount. mount on the windscreen. slightly better.

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NICE diy. anyway, if you all use the car gps. the screenlight like very dim leh. i also using a car gps with some china waterprood case. hardly can see the screen.

so i just use the car suction mount. mount on the windscreen. slightly better.

 

Thats where the DIY Sun Screen Comes in.. LOL!

 

Never had a problem reading my Garmin... Hee..hee...

To Me....

 

It's not How fast you go... It's how FAR you Travel...:thumb:

 

It's the Rider! Not the Bike! o_O

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I've got an LG G Watch and I use the voice command to navigate myself when I'm at junctions.

 

"Okay Google, Navigate to ____" works most of the time :)

Technology really helps improve our biking experience nowadays.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

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Using Sony Xperia Z2 with Sygic for GPS, the phone is waterproof and the screen is sunlight readable. I can pair with my uclear bluetooth receiver to listen to instructions. Thers is glove mode which I can touch screen when wearing my gloves. Ifs almost a phone design for riders.

How long can Z2 last with sygic? 5-6 hours? Thanks.

Never make someone a priority in your life when you are just an option in theirs~~

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How long can Z2 last with sygic? 5-6 hours? Thanks.

 

Have not tried navigating for so long, but the phone battery capacity 3200mah is the biggest available in the market for 5.2" smart phone, I recharge every 1.5 days under heavy usage of video streaming (4-5 hours of drama), web surfing etc.

Current Ride - 2004 Kawasaki Z750

http://www.motorvoordelig.nl/images/laser/pics_hot_kaw_z750_04-.jpg

 

My Z750 DIY Page

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/showthread.php/361701-2004-Kawasaki-Z750-DIY-Guide

 

04 Z750 Specification

http://jarlef.no/Kawasaki/PDF/2004/PDFfiles/z750PDF04.pdf

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Have not tried navigating for so long, but the phone battery capacity 3200mah is the biggest available in the market for 5.2" smart phone, I recharge every 1.5 days under heavy usage of video streaming (4-5 hours of drama), web surfing etc.

That's awesome! I've just bought sygic and buying z3 soon. Thanks for the info pal~

Never make someone a priority in your life when you are just an option in theirs~~

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I have tried Garmins Nuvi in Aqua boxes, Zumos and the now popular Montana.

Nuvi - Cheap but cannot read well and difficult to operate with gloves.

Zumo - Almost all there but sound quality is poor (mono)

Montana - Can take with you and works on Android.

BUT ALL THE ABOVE does not take calls directly.

 

Sony Xperia Z paired to my bluetooth (MIC) headset- Is my choice. On RAM mounts.

I use downloaded maps (not google and waze) like Sygic and am trying 'Here' developed by Nokia.

 

Voice activated dialing and reads text to Voice message, so if from Big Boss, I can stop and text back, as though I am in the office.

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I have tried Garmins Nuvi in Aqua boxes, Zumos and the now popular Montana.

Nuvi - Cheap but cannot read well and difficult to operate with gloves.

Zumo - Almost all there but sound quality is poor (mono)

Montana - Can take with you and works on Android.

BUT ALL THE ABOVE does not take calls directly.

 

Sony Xperia Z paired to my bluetooth (MIC) headset- Is my choice. On RAM mounts.

I use downloaded maps (not google and waze) like Sygic and am trying 'Here' developed by Nokia.

 

Voice activated dialing and reads text to Voice message, so if from Big Boss, I can stop and text back, as though I am in the office.

bimmerboxer

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Zumo 660 can take calls when phone is paired to the unit

been using this setup for awhile already from iphone 4 til now iphone 6

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2001-2003 : KLX250

2003-2005 : Nissan K11 & Xr4

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2012-?? : wRx xR4 & HM1100S

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I have tried Garmins Nuvi in Aqua boxes, Zumos and the now popular Montana.

Nuvi - Cheap but cannot read well and difficult to operate with gloves.

Zumo - Almost all there but sound quality is poor (mono)

Montana - Can take with you and works on Android.

BUT ALL THE ABOVE does not take calls directly.

 

Sony Xperia Z paired to my bluetooth (MIC) headset- Is my choice. On RAM mounts.

I use downloaded maps (not google and waze) like Sygic and am trying 'Here' developed by Nokia.

 

Voice activated dialing and reads text to Voice message, so if from Big Boss, I can stop and text back, as though I am in the office.

 

You got the MY/SG paid Sygic? So it works without tapping to data roaming?

#ShutUp_and_Ride

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You got the MY/SG paid Sygic? So it works without tapping to data roaming?

 

Sorry late reply...

Yes, it does not need data connection. IIRC sygic is now free and maps are updated once in a while.

Garmin is available as an app on apple and android as well. Both the Montana and Monterra runs on Andriod OS. Garmin also owns Navigon.

There's an app called 'HERE' which is free and feature downloaded maps, ie can use when touring. This was developed for Nokia but now available to all....FREE!

 

For all apps, Data connection is required however if you search POIs and other spots from the web.

 

Hope this helps.

bimmerboxer

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