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  • Ivan
    XS-XJ Guru
    • Jul 2008
    • 2524
    • Hutchinson KS

    #1

    Cheap GPS alternative

    I am not sure that its been brought up, but the latest version of Bing Mobile has navigation with voice prompts. I tried it out and found it to be pretty close to the sprint navigation utility. So, it may work ok for you smartphone users that don't want to spend a bunch more on a nuvi or sell your liver to pay for a zumo.

    I have windows mobile, not sure if it works on other phones, YMMV.
    Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.
  • fredintoon
    Master of XSology
    • Mar 2004
    • 6795
    • Saskatoon SK

    #2
    Originally posted by Ivan
    I am not sure that its been brought up, but the latest version of Bing Mobile has navigation with voice prompts. I tried it out and found it to be pretty close to the sprint navigation utility. So, it may work ok for you smartphone users that don't want to spend a bunch more on a nuvi or sell your liver to pay for a zumo.

    I have windows mobile, not sure if it works on other phones, YMMV.
    Hi Ivan,
    at even less cost, the analog GPS. AKA "map".
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • exquized1
      XSive Maximus
      • Oct 2006
      • 644
      • Polo Il.

      #3
      I am using my HTC Android by verizon. It came with a google navigation. it works well but haven't figured out how to mount it to the bike and keep it dry.
      68 Honda Cl350 (sold)
      76 Honda Cb 400 super sport
      79 special (skull bike)
      79 special (parts bike w/title)
      79 special
      80 standard full dress (Sat 24 years)
      81 special (parts for now trying to get the title)
      81 kaw 750 ltd (sold to brother-in-law)
      80 650 maxim (fixing for wife)
      81 650 maxim
      81 Xs 650 special ( No title found in a barn)
      88 Zx 600r (Sold)
      01 Gz 250

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      • webbcraft2150
        XS-XJ Guru
        • Sep 2002
        • 1605
        • AUSTIN.TX

        #4
        Originally posted by fredintoon
        Hi Ivan,
        at even less cost, the analog GPS. AKA "map".
        Yeah, what he said. G.P.S.=Good Paper System.
        And since you ride a Special, you have plenty of chances to look at it.
        When a 10 isn't enough, get a 11. 80g Hardbagger

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        • XSokieSPECIAL
          XS-XJ Guru
          • Jun 2009
          • 1631
          • Tulsa, OK

          #5
          Originally posted by webbcraft2150
          Yeah, what he said. G.P.S.=Good Paper System.
          And since you ride a Special, you have plenty of chances to look at it.

          Hmmm.....ya got the oil leaks and ignition problems solved on that STANDARD yet?

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          • Elevener
            XSive Maximus
            • Jul 2009
            • 608
            • small town in TEXAS

            #6
            Im gonna admit it, the MNS does absolutly nothing for me, your silly peanut special tanks look gay. Standard is where its at, as anyone who is fortunate to have one knows. Lots of special tanks out there...heh
            Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

            1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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            • STEPPENWOLF
              XS-XJ Super Guru
              • Jan 2007
              • 4188
              • CINCINNATI OH

              #7
              Originally posted by fredintoon
              Hi Ivan,
              at even less cost, the analog GPS. AKA "map".
              I am a map person my self...and I am not talking Mapquest.
              I have my map on the right handlebar and glance at it as necessary...I have never been lost but have been a might confused for a few days.........


              '80 XS1100 SG
              Don't let the good times pass you by..grab all you can
              https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_Z4cjUlIo4

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              • fredintoon
                Master of XSology
                • Mar 2004
                • 6795
                • Saskatoon SK

                #8
                Analog GPS

                Hi Ivan,
                or if you can find the money, there's this one:-
                We design, make, and sell protective gear and equipment for people who ride motorcycles and scooters. We care about motorcycling, quality, value, and customer service.
                Fred Hill, S'toon
                XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
                "The Flying Pumpkin"

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                • cywelchjr
                  XS-XJ Super Guru(Deceased)
                  • Oct 2008
                  • 4450
                  • Sacramento, CA

                  #9
                  Originally posted by Elevener
                  Im gonna admit it, the MNS does absolutly nothing for me, your silly peanut special tanks look gay. Standard is where its at, as anyone who is fortunate to have one knows. Lots of special tanks out there...heh
                  Yep, love my full dresser standard. Love the bike and the vetter touring pack. And my GPS holds onto the windshield just fine.
                  Cy

                  1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
                  Duplicolor Mirage Paint Job (Purple/Green)
                  Vetter Windjammer IV
                  Vetter hard bags & Trunk
                  OEM Luggage Rack
                  Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
                  Spade Fuse Box
                  Turn Signal Auto Cancel Mod
                  750 FD Mod
                  TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
                  XJ1100 Front Footpegs
                  XJ1100 Shocks

                  I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.

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                  • Ivan
                    XS-XJ Guru
                    • Jul 2008
                    • 2524
                    • Hutchinson KS

                    #10
                    Originally posted by Elevener
                    Im gonna admit it, the MNS does absolutly nothing for me, your silly peanut special tanks look gay. Standard is where its at, as anyone who is fortunate to have one knows. Lots of special tanks out there...heh
                    You mean they look gay in the sense that they don't have 60's styling that is reminiscent of hippy slogans like "Flower Power" painted on the side of a Sherman tank or have an uncanny resemblance to a Volkswagen bubble van and just beg to be painted with lime green metallic paint splattered with metal flakes so big they have to be rolled down before the clear can be shot? Yeah, I guess they are a bit gay then.
                    Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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                    • Elevener
                      XSive Maximus
                      • Jul 2009
                      • 608
                      • small town in TEXAS

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Ivan
                      You mean they look gay in the sense that they don't have 60's styling that is reminiscent of hippy slogans like "Flower Power" painted on the side of a Sherman tank or have an uncanny resemblance to a Volkswagen bubble van and just beg to be painted with lime green metallic paint splattered with metal flakes so big they have to be rolled down before the clear can be shot? Yeah, I guess they are a bit gay then.

                      Haha, took you long enough. I expected no less from you just sooner. I guess some of you just like that "sportster" look.
                      Trapped in time. Surrounded by evil. Low on gas.

                      1980 XS1100G 1179 kit, Tkat brace, progressive springs & shocks, jardine spaghetti, Mikes coils, Geezer's rectifier

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                      • Ivan
                        XS-XJ Guru
                        • Jul 2008
                        • 2524
                        • Hutchinson KS

                        #12
                        Originally posted by Elevener
                        Haha, took you long enough. I expected no less from you just sooner. I guess some of you just like that "sportster" look.
                        Hey the look is cool, especially when its going a buck fourty and not shaking the boys up to the point of bruised sterility.
                        Ich habe dich nicht gefragt.

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