Gadget : GPS device on bikes

huairen · May 15, 2009

and soon u will be ban

CMYRS · May 15, 2009

Got this exact cable fom Sim Lim Square Perfect watch cost abot $50++

dude, one end of the cable is a cig socket and the other a mini usb plug for the gps?

I tried searching for it on garmin site but no luck.

how would u attach it to your bike yet keep it waterproof?

Demon · May 15, 2009

http://www.gpsnow.com/media/Products/Accessories/garmin_010-10082-00.jpg

This power cable which Nineh was referring is only for the 60, and 76CSx. This is a 4 pin connector which plugs into the Auxiliary power port on the underside of the device. This connection provides both power and NMEA signal output. NMEA signal is a standard signal protocol commonly adopted in the marine electronics.

The connector is a rubber boot when connected to the GPS will fit snugly thus making it water tight.

A causal 60, and 76CSx owner would normally use a USB cable for axillary power. However for the usb to be connected, the rubber protection flap would need to be opened thus compromising the water tight integrity of the device.

CMYRS · May 15, 2009

ah! the guru enlightens once again!

are there pwr cables for nuvis' also??

if there arent any, then its prob just taking the normal cig charger and chopping one end off to attach to the bike's batt?

cynic · May 15, 2009

Quick question for the experts here... I'm getting a Vespa LX150, and was thinking of getting a GPS for it too. Any idea if the RAM Mount can be fixed on the LX150 without drilling any holes on the scooter? Where will it be fixed to?

Demon · May 16, 2009

are there pwr cables for nuvis' also??

Every Nuvi comes standard with a original Garmin power cable for plugging into standard car 12vdc ciggy type power outlet.

You can also use a regular USB cable to power up your Nuvi, the source of power can be from standard computer USB ports or a 230VAC wall plug with usb port.

The catch here is that if you using a non-garmin power cable on your Nuvi, it will not go into NAVIGATION mode, ie, it will charge the internal battery but you cannot use it for normal operation.

However, there is a way to trick the Nuvi in accepting a non-Garmin power cable so that you can still use the GPS while charging it.

if there arent any, then its prob just taking the normal cig charger and chopping one end off to attach to the bike's batt?

That's the proper way. Rig a ciggy type power outlet on your bike, and use the original Garmin power cable, that's the best.

However for people who do aggressive off-road riding, the plug will soon be dislodged from the power socket from the pounding. Tarmac riding, no probem.

Edited May 16, 2009 by Demon

redname · May 16, 2009

Quick question for the experts here... I'm getting a Vespa LX150, and was thinking of getting a GPS for it too. Any idea if the RAM Mount can be fixed on the LX150 without drilling any holes on the scooter? Where will it be fixed to?

y dnt u go to ram mount website and have a look at their catalog?

they also have a search enine where u enter ur bike model nd they find the best fit but not all bikes r in the search engine thou

scoobydoo · May 16, 2009

taking a look at the LX150's front panel, seems the only strong point to mount a ball based is at the base of side mirror. can consider something like this... RAM-B-272U or 238U

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAMB272U.JPG or http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAMB252U.JPG

for my scooter (no exposed handlebar), apart from having the RAM-B-3096U, i've improvised a secondary base using a RAM-B-238U diamond plate

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/Thumbnails/RAMB238U.jpg

ProFatSir · May 16, 2009

just got my htc touch hd today.

any ideas where to get "maps" of sg,malaysia,thailand?

CMYRS · May 17, 2009

Every Nuvi comes standard with a original Garmin power cable for plugging into standard car 12vdc ciggy type power outlet.

You can also use a regular USB cable to power up your Nuvi, the source of power can be from standard computer USB ports or a 230VAC wall plug with usb port.

The catch here is that if you using a non-garmin power cable on your Nuvi, it will not go into NAVIGATION mode, ie, it will charge the internal battery but you cannot use it for normal operation.

However, there is a way to trick the Nuvi in accepting a non-Garmin power cable so that you can still use the GPS while charging it.

Ohhh what a teaser!

I bet we all wana know the trick right?

scoobydoo · May 17, 2009

hanor hanor... tell us the trick leh

Demon · May 18, 2009

Ohhh what a teaser!
I bet we all wana know the trick right?

I'm sure I have posted this trick here before.

Anyway, this is how it works.

Using a generic USB cable, when plug connected, your nuvi will display "GARMIN" in the middle of the screen.

Unplug the connection, and the Nuvi will immediately reboot and commence the startup sequence into the NAVIGATION mode.

Here is the trick, once the connection is unplugged, wait for the nuvi to reboot, as soon as the "pic of a PC connected to a nuvi" disappears, immediately reconnect the USB cable.

The nuvi will continue to reboot and go into NAVIGATION mode.

For the eTrex, and GPSMAP series, there is no difference to the device if a non-Garmin USB cable is connected.

nineh · May 18, 2009

I'm sure I have posted this trick here before.

Anyway, this is how it works.

Using a generic USB cable, when plug connected, your nuvi will display "GARMIN" in the middle of the screen.

Unplug the connection, and the Nuvi will immediately reboot and commence the startup sequence into the NAVIGATION mode.

Here is the trick, once the connection is unplugged, wait for the nuvi to reboot, as soon as the "pic of a PC connected to a nuvi" disappears, immediately reconnect the USB cable.

The nuvi will continue to reboot and go into NAVIGATION mode.

For the eTrex, and GPSMAP series, there is no difference to the device if a non-Garmin USB cable is connected.

you simply have too much free time on ur hands to know soooooooo much my fren.

ProFatSir · May 18, 2009

just got my htc touch hd today.
any ideas where to get "maps" of sg,malaysia,thailand?

anyone can help?

Waaahhhh THD sia... download la..

you got a problem npnt?

huairen · May 18, 2009

I'm sure I have posted this trick here before.

Anyway, this is how it works.

Using a generic USB cable, when plug connected, your nuvi will display "GARMIN" in the middle of the screen.

Unplug the connection, and the Nuvi will immediately reboot and commence the startup sequence into the NAVIGATION mode.

Here is the trick, once the connection is unplugged, wait for the nuvi to reboot, as soon as the "pic of a PC connected to a nuvi" disappears, immediately reconnect the USB cable.

The nuvi will continue to reboot and go into NAVIGATION mode.

For the eTrex, and GPSMAP series, there is no difference to the device if a non-Garmin USB cable is connected.

any idea for the oregon model?

can power up without batt by using usb cable?

i tried by only connecting computer logo on screen

Advrider · May 19, 2009

My friend just got a Nuvi550 from East gear and comes with a 2gb default Malsing maps. He removed the mini SD card and load in his own SD card with maps but can't seems to load the maps from his card. Does anybody here done this before? Cos he does not like the Malsing maps.

Demon · May 19, 2009

any idea for the oregon model?
can power up without batt by using usb cable?
i tried by only connecting computer logo on screen

My eTrex Legend, with no batteries, can be powered up by external power so I believe the Oregon should do likewise.

Demon · May 19, 2009

My friend just got a Nuvi550 from East gear and comes with a 2gb default Malsing maps. He removed the mini SD card and load in his own SD card with maps but can't seems to load the maps from his card. Does anybody here done this before?

Go to MAP INFO, and see what are the maps that have been installed in the device ie, both in the internal memory, and in the SD card.

Next, make sure the map(s) you want the device to display is checked.

Cos he does not like the Malsing maps.

Anyway, what other map can rival the latest MSM maps ?

huairen · May 19, 2009

My eTrex Legend, with no batteries, can be powered up by external power so I believe the Oregon should do likewise.

alright... will go back home to try it and feedback again.

thankss

CMYRS · May 19, 2009

I'm sure I have posted this trick here before.

Anyway, this is how it works.

Using a generic USB cable, when plug connected, your nuvi will display "GARMIN" in the middle of the screen.

Unplug the connection, and the Nuvi will immediately reboot and commence the startup sequence into the NAVIGATION mode.

Here is the trick, once the connection is unplugged, wait for the nuvi to reboot, as soon as the "pic of a PC connected to a nuvi" disappears, immediately reconnect the USB cable.

The nuvi will continue to reboot and go into NAVIGATION mode.

to add to guru's tip.

im using the 205W and when the USB cable is plugged in, I get a pic of a PC and a green loading status bar.

u got to wait till the status bar is complete, then plug out and let the gps load the maps then plug the cable back in.

it doesnt work if i unplug straight away when the pc pic appears.

Advrider · May 19, 2009

Go to MAP INFO, and see what are the maps that have been installed in the device ie, both in the internal memory, and in the SD card.

Next, make sure the map(s) you want the device to display is checked.

Anyway, what other map can rival the latest MSM maps ?

Thanks bro. Ever since I'm using the MSM maps there's no turning back.

scoobydoo · May 19, 2009

i also bought a nuvi 550 from eastgear, came with a 2gb mSD with MSM but i'm now using MFM. no harm giving it a try coz its free (unlike the jerome versions). you'll find some differences, wouldn't say which is better... you should try n decide for yourselves

btw, my next move is to backup the preloaded US maps in the ROM and put MSM/MFM in it so that i can have thailand map in the mSD

ecms · May 19, 2009

I'm Edward From Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia,

I'm a biker too, and dealing with Garmin GPS & RAM mount for bike for more then 4 years in Malaysia.

Any members facing garmin problem and bike mounting problem , I may help to advise. PM me also can...

Safe riding...pals..

Edward

CMYRS · May 19, 2009

I'm Edward From Kuala Lumpur , Malaysia,

I'm a biker too, and dealing with Garmin GPS & RAM mount for bike for more then 4 years in Malaysia.

Any members facing garmin problem and bike mounting problem , I may help to advise. PM me also can...

Safe riding...pals..

Edward

Yes, Ive got a qn.

Im aware the new map updates with lane markings are for the nuvi255.

is it possible to download it to other models?

huairen · May 19, 2009

My eTrex Legend, with no batteries, can be powered up by external power so I believe the Oregon should do likewise.

alright... will go back home to try it and feedback again.
thankss

i tried...

using a normal usb cable.

but it still goes into the PC picture.

i plug in plug out still the same...

how ar?

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