Wireless Navman?

**blossomsowner** · 19th January 2010, 18:37

Hi. i am considering getting a navman or equivalent device for the car. But i would like to be able to plug into the bike and use there as well.
Obviously i would want in helmet speakers to hear the damn instructions. wireless.

does anyone know if any of the gps devices available have this capability or any other cunning way of making it work.

bear in mind to keep replies in non-geek speak so i have a chance of understanding.
cheers

**steve_t** · 19th January 2010, 19:01

Search "Zumo" for Garmin Zumo. You'll need a bluetooth headset or speakers of some sort

**banditrider** · 20th January 2010, 18:56

Yep, get a Zumo. Then you'll need a bluetooth headset for ya helmet. You will get a car mount as well as a number of bike mounting options in the Zumo box though.

**blossomsowner** · 20th January 2010, 19:06

thanks for that , will try it soon

**Phreak** · 21st January 2010, 03:15

IMO the Zumo is way overpriced! Yeah, sure, it is waterproof... but the display is tiny! You are better off searching TradeMe for something a little more to your liking, as well as a waterproof cover (readily available for the 4.3" display units).

I just bought a 5" unit, fitted it to my H-frame with a custom mount, wrapped it in a custom made waterproof cover, now I'm saving my pennies for a Nolan N103 helmet with Bluetooth speakers. Several reviews claim they are the best on the market - pricey though...

Trust me, this way may seem like more effort, but you'll end up spending less than you would on a Zumo.

Just my opinion though!

**LBD** · 21st January 2010, 05:26

Any one have any blue tooth speakers that can be fitted to a helmet that they would recomend?

**banditrider** · 21st January 2010, 06:18

Originally Posted by Phreak

IMO the Zumo is way overpriced! Yeah, sure, it is waterproof... but the display is tiny! You are better off searching TradeMe for something a little more to your liking, as well as a waterproof cover (readily available for the 4.3" display units).

I reckon the display size is about right - it's only there for directions not watch a movie. Also, although the Zumo is expensive you get a lot in the box that you won't get with a cheapie - all the mounting options for a start, and you don't need that cover. Then there's Mapsource which is damn handy. A mate went the cheap way but couldn't read his screen under the waterproof cover - went out and bought a Zumo...But if you're on a budget, go for it...

Originally Posted by LBD

Any one have any blue tooth speakers that can be fitted to a helmet that they would recomend?

When you find some (and they've got a decent battery life) let me know...

**pritch** · 21st January 2010, 06:25

Can't recommend it yet, but Santa delivered a Parrot SK4000 and I'm still in the process of setting it up. At the moment I need more volume so as to be able to hear the instructions clearly.
Haven't had time to play since I went back to work...

**NZsarge** · 21st January 2010, 06:49

I've been wondering along the lines of a Garmin Zumo 550 OR the Nuvi 500 which is also waterproof but does'nt come with the required motorcycle mounting hardware, at $500ish it's shitloads cheaper the the Zumo 550 but it does'nt have bluetooth, I think I can live without it and save $600 odd dollars...

**BoristheBiter** · 21st January 2010, 07:45

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I've been wondering along the lines of a Garmin Zumo 550 OR the Nuvi 500 which is also waterproof but does'nt come with the required motorcycle mounting hardware, at $500ish it's shitloads cheaper the the Zumo 550 but it does'nt have bluetooth, I think I can live without it and save $600 odd dollars...

I have the Nuvi 500 and have no proplems at all. i just put it in my tank bag, but you can get custom mounts from Ram solutions.
never worried about bluetooth as you just look at the screen and with it turned up i can hear it over the bike (at low speed) and the battery life is around 4 hrs at full spec and about 8 at low power so no need to plug it into the bike.
the reson i went Garmin is because of the abiltiy to take it everywhere and still have the correct maps (cheap at Garmin), although the directions need a bit of work (sent me down the new bus lane).

**NZsarge** · 21st January 2010, 07:54

Originally Posted by BoristheBiter

I have the Nuvi 500 and have no proplems at all.

Good to hear, cheers.

**DEVVIL** · 21st January 2010, 07:59

Originally Posted by NZsarge

I've been wondering along the lines of a Garmin Zumo 550 OR the Nuvi 500 which is also waterproof but does'nt come with the required motorcycle mounting hardware, at $500ish it's shitloads cheaper the the Zumo 550 but it does'nt have bluetooth, I think I can live without it and save $600 odd dollars...

The Nuvi 500 works well for me no blue tooth but the car mount attachés to my screen (with a safety wire)
Just need to sort out the power for the grand challenge 1600ks 24hrs.back roads
The power seems to run long enough for most rides
You can get bike mounts off ebay not to expensive but I prefer the have mine upfront between roan and dials
I think I would shit my pants if I was ridding along and some chick started to talk to me out of nowhere (blue tooth n103)
All you need to know is how far to the next turn.
Good luck.

**NZsarge** · 21st January 2010, 09:16

Originally Posted by DEVVIL

The Nuvi 500 works well for me no blue tooth but the car mount attachés to my screen (with a safety wire)
All you need to know is how far to the next turn.
Good luck.

Yeah the only issue will be the mounting of it, must be able to sort something out eh...

**DEVVIL** · 21st January 2010, 10:20

Originally Posted by NZsarge

Yeah the only issue will be the mounting of it, must be able to sort something out eh...

Have seen some small givi type bags that have a clear screen ideal for cell gps $30 -$50 at motomail (straps to handle bars)
Have seen a tread on here of a guy who made a disk that bolted to the steering head and the gps stuck to that
If you find a good way of mounting it please post it as alot of riders have same issue
Thanks Andrew

**BoristheBiter** · 21st January 2010, 10:33

Originally Posted by DEVVIL

Have seen some small givi type bags that have a clear screen ideal for cell gps $30 -$50 at motomail (straps to handle bars)
Have seen a tread on here of a guy who made a disk that bolted to the steering head and the gps stuck to that
If you find a good way of mounting it please post it as alot of riders have same issue
Thanks Andrew

http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/
these guys seem to have all the bits to fit anywhere on the bike.