Gadget : GPS device on bikes

[MonoWorld]

handlebar bracket $30... trying to chop me?

 

the shop sold me $35 and after hard-bargain, he din budge. argh

[Nicholas Chan]

I am using E71 with the weekly updated MalFreeMaps.com + MobileXT 5.30 (didn't upgrade to .40 yet), gave up on MSM a while back when MFM upgraded to have polygons and their routing ability to high-speed capabilities.

 

anyone using nokia E71 with Garmin Mobile XT??

[dogshit2]

Great. Looking fwd to the pics.

 

But wdnt the vibration be too overwhelming for the holder wic is secured using cable ties only?

 

Have been using this for about 3mths never disappoint me b4 cost me only $15 for the leather casing $1.20 for a pack of cable tie. Used it on my trip to melaka.

 

Try to use black coloured cable tie in my experience they feel and look stronger and make sure u pull the cable tie the tightest as possible...

 

Any further doubts can pm me....

 

Cheers....

[ninja86]

but ur handlebar is visible thats why can cable tie the casing and the bar together..im riding a gilera vxr..theres no way i can tie that

[cynic]

Have been using this for about 3mths never disappoint me b4 cost me only $15 for the leather casing $1.20 for a pack of cable tie. Used it on my trip to melaka.

 

Try to use black coloured cable tie in my experience they feel and look stronger and make sure u pull the cable tie the tightest as possible...

 

Any further doubts can pm me....

 

Cheers....

interesting. but what if one day you find yourself lost... and it starts to rain heavily?

 

use GPS, phone will die cos of the rain.

 

don't use GPS, you'll be lost for dunno how long.

 

jialat man! haha...

[scoobydoo]

anyone got thailand maps for nuvi 550 n dun mind sharing?

[dogshit2]

interesting. but what if one day you find yourself lost... and it starts to rain heavily?

 

use GPS, phone will die cos of the rain.

 

don't use GPS, you'll be lost for dunno how long.

 

jialat man! haha...

 

My phone is protected by G-mask invinsible light rain I try b4 no problem. Heavy rain I also try but about 3km distance. But if there is still a long distance more for my trip and it rains heavily I will take cover as its dangerous. So far I find it very useful and reliable.... No need find pple bring u to places... Just the phone and you that's all u need.

[SoLoWinG]

hi bros,

i just brought a gamin GPS back from australia and will like to check wif u guys where can i download map for singapore, malaysia and thailand? do i have to purchase it?

 

thanx in advance

[huairen]

sg and malaysia map at http://www.malfreemaps.com/ :thumb:

[SoLoWinG]

thanx bro..

[MonoWorld]

bros, where do u download the thailand maps?

[dogshit2]

Guyz I just came back from KL and there is an authorized dealer for ram-mount. They do have otter box products. I bought an otter box RM$200 with Velcro can just strap on handlebar.

 

But regret as I should get the ram-mount product total cost only SG$117. Looks nicer on bike too...

[rideral]

Guyz I just came back from KL and there is an authorized dealer for ram-mount. They do have otter box products. I bought an otter box RM$200 with Velcro can just strap on handlebar.

 

But regret as I should get the ram-mount product total cost only SG$117. Looks nicer on bike too...

 

Care to share the location of this shop?...Thanks.

[fooz]

 

I got the unit for sgd430 as I did not incur shipping charges. Got a friend in states who was coming back. Anyway, I've got another friend coming back, so if you want to order the GPS, tomorrow is the last day if not US side cannot deliver to him before his flight back. sms me if you want. Yes I ordered the mount as well.

unfortunately, I cannot get the anti vibration one as my bike does not have a handlebar.

 

 

which US webbie did u buy from?

[fooz]

btw, wats the diff bet nuvi 500 and 550?

i did a comparision, physically its the same size. and both waterproof too.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=133&compareProduct=13424&compareProduct=27442

 

 

 

and for the ram mount.

is there such thing as a universal mount on any bike?

or, have to use a bike-specific mount?

 

thanks..

[dogshit2]

Care to share the location of this shop?...Thanks.

 

Lot 2.69, Wisma Central, Jalan Ampang

 

Tel:+016 2226875

 

Its an Ang Mo selling....

[Demon]

btw, wats the diff bet nuvi 500 and 550?

i did a comparision, physically its the same size. and both waterproof too.

https://buy.garmin.com/shop/compare.do?cID=133&compareProduct=13424&compareProduct=27442

 

Both the Nuvi 550, and 500 are identical, the difference is in the pre-loaded maps. For usage outside USA, get the cheaper set.

 

and for the ram mount.

is there such thing as a universal mount on any bike?

or, have to use a bike-specific mount?

 

The ram-mount that secures to the handle-bar is universal.

 

[redname]

Hi everyone,

i've got to know the authorised dealer for ram mount in our neighbouring country.

 

jus wanna have an interest check if anyone is interested to do an MO for ram mount products.

[yaphui_gts]

There is a local dealer for Ram Mount. Perhaps can look up at the shop http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/

[redname]

hi

 

any indicative prices we shd b looking at? nid one for PDA.

 

not sure yet, if i get a few pple then i'll ask him abt prices.

 

of cus hoping to get better price with more orders, save on postal cost also.

 

i'll give him an email to check on his interest too

[redname]

There is a local dealer for Ram Mount. Perhaps can look up at the shop http://www.jkcommercial.com.sg/

 

i dnt think tht's the dealer, not listed in ram-mount.com

 

if i'm not wrg, the shop only deals with mounts for garmin gps and not others like the pda mount requested by we_love_mods

 

anyway, did try to contact the email in the website, no reply at all

[IvikaRazI]

i dnt think tht's the dealer, not listed in ram-mount.com

 

if i'm not wrg, the shop only deals with mounts for garmin gps and not others like the pda mount requested by we_love_mods

 

anyway, did try to contact the email in the website, no reply at all

 

I guess you can just order from Amazon. I am waiting for my RAM Mount arrival next week....so excited hehehhe.

[redname]

I guess you can just order from Amazon. I am waiting for my RAM Mount arrival next week....so excited hehehhe.

 

mind if u can give a breakdown of the prices?

 

which model, how much, postage coast etc...

 

thanks

[redname]

Hi guys

 

I did actually ask this coy, and this is wad i got from them.

 

Only for those intending to mount a PDA.

 

if we do MO and save on the postage cost, it might be cheaper than wat tht guy quote u.

 

might have some discounts for MO also.

 

i'm looking for aquabox also. i already have the extended arm with the clamp

 

anyway, the aquabox actually comes in a few sizes, so its possible to have a bigger one can mount those GPS tht's not waterproof

Edited April 19, 2009 by redname

[redname]

total newbie to gps can pls assist?

heard mapking is better cos more accurate as from SLA

also free updates

garmin heard must pay every year

can some one pm me a lost cost model?

i saw shinco 239only but not water proof

 

so far waterproof models are from garmin only