Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[lao uncle]

:cheeky: hi,guys..wanna know anyone using nuvi series having problems on bike while going touring??been bothering me whether taking the zumo or nuvi..i'm taking the zumo 550($1299+$100

 

There are cheaper alternative, at ebay:

 

http://cgi.ebay.com.sg/GPS-GARMIN-ZUMO-550-WITH-2GB-SD-CARD-FOR-MOTORCYCLE_W0QQitemZ130240355807QQihZ003QQcategoryZ14957QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

At only $1150 and get in Singapore too. BTW I not the seller, just someone who come across this auction.

[racingter]

Racingter:

 

Do you happen to be Eric from West Coast Cycles Phuket?

 

bo lar.........

[BIKER1605199362]

Do let me know the price of customising the rack at SK..

 

I bought a RAM mount online. So far so good.. adjustable to your own preference....

 

http://www.gpscity.com/ramb149ga12

 

you guys might wanna consider this.....

[Demon]

:cheeky: hi,guys..wanna know anyone using nuvi series having problems on bike while going touring??been bothering me whether taking the zumo or nuvi..i'm taking the zumo 550($1299+$100

 

You are in luck. But you have to wait till later this year for the launch.

 

Garmin will be launching the latest of the Nuvi family, the Nuvi 500, and it's first of the Nuvi family that has a IPX7 rating, ie, it's waterproof. Essentially, it's a waterproof Nuvi 205, incorporating some of the Zumo features such as the Garmin Lockâ„¢ (anti-theft feature).

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/cf-lg-2.jpg

 

Here is the good news, it's motorcycle-friendly like the Zumo, same screen size as the Zumo, twice the battery endurance of Zumo, but much cheaper than the Zumo. Garmin lists the price at USD499.99.

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=13424#

 

[bikeyroo]

Oh 5hit. Now then they come out the waterproof one.

[Guest stages]

look like good... but it works on bike?? Hmmm...

[bikeyroo]

It's also 'bike friendly'.

[racingter]

You are in luck. But you have to wait till later this year for the launch.

 

Garmin will be launching the latest of the Nuvi family, the Nuvi 500, and it's first of the Nuvi family that has a IPX7 rating, ie, it's waterproof. Essentially, it's a waterproof Nuvi 205, incorporating some of the Zumo features such as the Garmin Lockâ„¢ (anti-theft feature).

 

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/cf-lg-2.jpg

 

Here is the good news, it's motorcycle-friendly like the Zumo, same screen size as the Zumo, twice the battery endurance of Zumo, but much cheaper than the Zumo. Garmin lists the price at USD499.99.

 

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=&pID=13424#

 

 

Good PRICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Guest stages]

I think GPS is quite a USer friendly things

[racingter]

I think GPS is quite a USer friendly things

 

yah...depends on how u use and where u place it on ur bike..

[tt6389]

diy a cig socket to plug it in..

can go slt find.. best get water proof..

tap it to ignition.. so only gt power when ingition is on..

 

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/2448/dsc05148zx1.jpg

 

i only put 1 soc and buy 1 more multi tap socket wif usb charger.

i stick it wif velcro on right brake pump..

and my gps on my IU.. i had my hp on my tank bra and can listern to music and charge it..

 

very ingenius setup. But I wonder if the voltage is stable for my S4 kind of bike.

I think those smaller 2B bike might be even more unstable ; with many spikes & dips when revving the rpm.

[Demon]

The Garmin Nuvi 500 will be released on 10 Aug 2008.

 

Amazon is selling it at USD499.99, and you can pre-order this item now.

 

Here is a review by GPS Magazine.

 

http://www.gpsmagazine.com/2008/07/garmin_nuvi_500_review.php

[dinosaur]

Hi guys i need help. i just bought a Garmin 60csx and now i want to download the thailand map. Theres 2 cards one big one one small one which i suppose are the memory cards? Do i have to buy a card reader or something? or could i just plug my gps to the computer and download the maps? and could someone show me where i could get a free thailand map?

 

Thanks for your kindness!

[newcomer]

Hi guys, this may sound like a silly question but do you think GPS of phones are good enough? I'm seriously considering getting the iphone because of it's ease of use with the GPS. However, I'm not sure if going for phone type GPS is a good option in terms of usability and maps compatibility?

I'm a total GPS dummy, any advice is appreciated.

[nineh]

hey guys..

 

was jus wondering..

 

if anyone has a thai/cambodia/watever map on an SD card...can we use that SD card and copy all the data ot another SD card???.

 

anyone knows if this is possible??

 

if can...den we can share costs on most of the overseas maps righs?

 

anyone has any insight??

 

regards

nash

[Demon]

hey guys..

 

was jus wondering..

 

if anyone has a thai/cambodia/watever map on an SD card...can we use that SD card and copy all the data ot another SD card???.

 

anyone knows if this is possible??

 

if can...den we can share costs on most of the overseas maps righs?

 

anyone has any insight??

 

regards

nash

 

there are a few types of maps, ie. the free maps, and locked maps. Free maps, you can share them within the commercial boundary of usage. Locked maps can't be shared because of the security measures built into the maps. The map can be locked to your GPS ID, ie. only can be used in that particular GPS, or locked to the SD Card, ie, not GPS specific as long as it is read from that particular SD Card. Once the maps are copied into another storage medium, it wouldn't work.

 

Paid maps, such as from Jerome or Rottweiler are all locked, otherwise, they will be out of business.

 

Anyway, Routable Cambodia map is a free map in MSM, now done in "IMG" for easy loading. Look under MEMBER'S MAPS.

 

When you going, bo jio hor ?

 

[jimmykim]

want to ask,

if let say now i buy a PDA phone like HTC diamond or Samsung OMNIA,

it can work together with the garmin map and download new map into the phone? i m a newbie for GPS, hope can get some here from here..

[Demon]

want to ask,

if let say now i buy a PDA phone like HTC diamond or Samsung OMNIA,

it can work together with the garmin map and download new map into the phone? i m a newbie for GPS, hope can get some here from here..

 

Garmin maps are proprietary maps, ie. only for garmin devices.

 

HTC Diamond, and Samsung Omnia can use google maps, or mapking.

 

To buy : http://www.eastgear.com/store/mapking-2007-diamond-singapore-p-276.html

 

For free :

http://www.sla.gov.sg/htm/new/new2008/new3006.htm

 

[nineh]

there are a few types of maps, ie. the free maps, and locked maps. Free maps, you can share them within the commercial boundary of usage. Locked maps can't be shared because of the security measures built into the maps. The map can be locked to your GPS ID, ie. only can be used in that particular GPS, or locked to the SD Card, ie, not GPS specific as long as it is read from that particular SD Card. Once the maps are copied into another storage medium, it wouldn't work.

 

Paid maps, such as from Jerome or Rottweiler are all locked, otherwise, they will be out of business.

 

Anyway, Routable Cambodia map is a free map in MSM, now done in "IMG" for easy loading. Look under MEMBER'S MAPS.

 

When you going, bo jio hor ?

 

 

 

 

haha...thanks for the heads up sifu!

 

haha..dreamin only le...im toyin with the idea of takin the vara up as far north as possible and back. time to play with: abt 3 weeks. prob end dec/jan or somethin. nothin confirmed.

 

can or cannot is another thing... but atleast must plan and try right??

 

for now...try hit up to phuket first. thinkin of following the guys from the SBF to phuket next wk. they seem VERY welcomin and accomodating... im jus worried tat teh vara cannot keep up with them le... all 2A bikes and above..

 

dunno le...sian. cannot decide.

 

nash

[KnightDragon]

want to ask, is it possible use the GPS device which is design to install at car and put in\t on my bike? then go and custom make the supporting rack for my GOS device?

[Demon]

want to ask, is it possible use the GPS device which is design to install at car and put in\t on my bike? then go and custom make the supporting rack for my GOS device?

 

anything is possible.

 

If you want to really impress, then get the Zumo 550, it comes with both bike, and car mounting kit. After-market GPS kits such as ram-mount are popular and nice, but they come with a price.

 

If you are a cheap bāstard, like me , then here is the $10 mounting kit solution for both car, and bike.

 

All Garmin Vehicle GPS ie. Nuvi series, will come with a windscreen suction cup mounting kit. Here is my DIY version just to make a point.

 

For car

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191053.jpg

 

For bike

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191047.jpg

 

For the hopeless lost

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191055.jpg

[E.M.F]

anything is possible.

 

If you want to really impress, then get the Zumo 550, it comes with both bike, and car mounting kit. After-market GPS kits such as ram-mount are popular and nice, but they come with a price.

 

If you are a cheap bāstard, like me , then here is the $10 mounting kit solution for both car, and bike.

 

All Garmin Vehicle GPS ie. Nuvi series, will come with a windscreen suction cup mounting kit. Here is my DIY version just to make a point.

 

For car

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191053.jpg

 

For bike

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191047.jpg

 

For the hopeless lost

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v469/udaloy/P7191055.jpg

 

Bro where can i get the mounting for bike. Wanna fix my Nuvi on my FZ1 do you think i can use the same one as yours? Thanks:thumb:

[coolcat]

Hi guys, this may sound like a silly question but do you think GPS of phones are good enough? I'm seriously considering getting the iphone because of it's ease of use with the GPS. However, I'm not sure if going for phone type GPS is a good option in terms of usability and maps compatibility?

I'm a total GPS dummy, any advice is appreciated.

 

I would not use a phone GPS for one reason; usually these are not as rugged or waterproof. Important factor for a rider.

 

Demon; still owe you that cup of coffee. Where you work? Or come hand out at AMK autopoint where I am working on my bike after work?

 

Cheers

 

Cat

[HAWKHILL]

Can you tell me where to buy the Garmin Zumo 550 in Singapore ?

Cheers

HH

 

I got my set a little cheaper than the prices quoted here in Singapore.

 

I probably did not look hard enough! Best price i got here in Singapore for the ZUMO 550 is SGD1255.

 

The cheapest prices are those acquired online and from the States!! Only thin gis that if there is any issues and you want to exercise youe warranty... the set have to be sent to the States.

 

I got mine from a distributor in JB! A little cheaper than in Singapore and some would say it is not worth the effort... but it did give me an excuse to ride.....lol

 

Do drop me a PM if you are keen..... remember the savings not gonna impress you too much!!!

[HAWKHILL]

Can you tell me where to buy the Garmin Zumo 550 in Singapore ?

Cheers

HH

 

I got my set a little cheaper than the prices quoted here in Singapore.

 

I probably did not look hard enough! Best price i got here in Singapore for the ZUMO 550 is SGD1255.

 

The cheapest prices are those acquired online and from the States!! Only thin gis that if there is any issues and you want to exercise youe warranty... the set have to be sent to the States.

 

I got mine from a distributor in JB! A little cheaper than in Singapore and some would say it is not worth the effort... but it did give me an excuse to ride.....lol

 

Do drop me a PM if you are keen..... remember the savings not gonna impress you too much!!!