Gps

[BA80]

Which AFFORDABLE GPS do you think is best?

[natemoen]

Motorcycle specific or anything?

[BA80]

Anything, but CAN be used easily on a motorcycle.

[IanDMacDonald]

I am a huge electronics guru, and read MANY reviews from very reliable tech sites before I buy anything. I ended-up buying a good Nuvi model from Walmart for my girlfriend last year. You have to check the Sunday ads, as each store ALWAYS has one of each on sale for less than $100. You kinda missed out on the big Black Friday sales, however, cyber Monday (this Monday 11/26/12), you should be able to find a good deal on one.

[BA80]

I can get either of those I listed for under $100 right now, the nuvi being the most expensive.

The one I'm looking at is the nuvi 50LM

[IanDMacDonald]

There are some times where price is irrelevant when it comes to electronics at the big box stores. However, there are other times when price is actually a "tell". The Nuvi is more expensive because it is a better GPS. Now, this is not just my opinion based off nothing. I did my research on these two models over a span of two months. I bought both to make sure my girlfriend would never have any issues. I ended up choosing the Nuvi.

[haywardguy929]

I've used a Tom- Tom a few times on trips and was very happy with all the options from trip/road selection/what stops interest you and decent graphics as well as voice. They can be updated online for road updates as well.

[IanDMacDonald]

I use my phone (Google Maps), and attach it to my bike via a car mount.

[BA80]

That's what I have been using also but I keep the phone in my pocket or in the fairing and use earbuds for voice directions. I'm just thinking a dedicated GPS would be easier.

[MaximPhil]

Hi Greg,
I like the Nuvi models. For motorcycle use the RAM mounts are excellent and on sale here:
http://www.gpscity.ca/?utm_source=gp...m_medium=email

Also an excellent site to compare different models.
Lifetime map updates is a great value as buying updates can cost as much as the original unit.... which is why I have two
Traffic is provided by a "lump" in the power wire which is less convenient on the bike as it also has to be in the baggie to make it waterproof.

Phil

[MaximPhil]

I like this part of GPSCity
http://www.gpscity.ca/garmin-nuvi-14...omparison.html

Phil

[ELDR]

I like the cheaper TomToms Less than $120

Make sure you get one that shows direction of travel up and not just the 3D view, 3D is good in town and inner city freeways for complicated routes, 2D better on the high way as it shows a little more ahead.

TomTom also includes traffic cameras and some speed traps. Ram Mounts are good, a plastic sandwich bag when it rains saves the cost of a Motorcycle specific GPS $700 to less than $120.

I use Tyre http://www.tyretotravel.com/download-tyre/, free version for route planning, works with Garmin and TomTom.

I also use the TomToms POI along route function to find gas stations. It lets you temporarily select a gas station of other POI and then resume your route without re-entering the itinerary or destination.

[IanDMacDonald]

I use this with my phone on my bike: http://www.rammount.com/Products/Mot...t.aspx#/wizard

Personally, I think Google Maps does a great job of getting me where I need to go, and since I already own the phone, why be redundant and buy something I already have. Plus, I can play music in the background while listening to navigation.

[motoman]

I can get either of those I listed for under $100 right now, the nuvi being the most expensive.

The one I'm looking at is the nuvi 50LM

Nuvi........simple, accurate, works great. Have one that mounts on either bike as I made a mount base(same size a Nuvi) cut out of a $2plastic cutting board from Wally-Wold for both bikes. Two pieces of 3M Dual-Locs(vecro on steroids) stuck on it and mounted to an aluminum bar mount for bicycles countersinking the holes in the plastic board piece for the bar mount stainless allen bolts. Decided on this for a mount since I've seen the RAM ball mounts snap off hittin' a sharp pothole, and they are proud of them considering the price.

[DGXSER]

I've had several Magellen GPS over the years, and been happy with them. But I wanted full voice interaction. As in never hit another button on the screen. I use the Garmin Nuvi 3950lmt. It is my best tool with the amount of traveling I do all across the country. It is completely voice activated, and comes with lifetime maps. Now, for putting on a bike, I am not certain.