GPS mapping and GPS units you use

[cooneyr]

After a little advice regarding a decent handlebar mount for a Legend Hcx, currently using a push bike one but not ideal. Any suggestions greatly appreciated

Cheers

Ram stuff is a good solution. http://www.ramsolutions.co.nz/lifest...cles/ram-mount

I used a Ram cradle but made the rest myself. Used alloy tube, bolts with nylocks and half ball tap washers (two back to back makes a nice soft rubber ball). Touch floppy but never had a shut down and stayed in place for about 4 years now.

Cheers R

[Howie]

I use a Ram mount system to mount my GPS as well, Ordered mine from Ram mounts in the USA. AS with a reasonably good exchange rate even with postage the price was about 1/3 less than sourcing through NZ. here's the link http://www.rammount.com/Products/Mot...Default.aspx#/

[Waihou Thumper]

Use GPS City, they post to NZ, based in Nevada and calculate REAL shipping prices....

http://www.gpscity.com/

Ram mounts and all GPS devices and extras are way cheaper than New Zealand.

[NordieBoy]

I get mine from RAM Solutions in NZ.

Much cheaper from gpscity though.

[Adux]

Thanks to all, plenty of options to follow up on

Cheers

[pete-blen]

Is the Garmin Oregon 450 any good?
looking at a used one on TM...

[Waihou Thumper]

Is the Garmin Oregon 450 any good?
looking at a used one on TM...

Try this. Lots of reviews.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-oregon-450-reviews.html

[NordieBoy]

Is the Garmin Oregon 450 any good?
looking at a used one on TM...

Good enough to be on my watchlist

[Waihou Thumper]

If anyone wants a Garmin 62s, I have one for sale. Bought it from Dick Smith (Garmin official suppliers)
I have not even used it outside yet. I have a four year official warranty and it is transferable so no worries there.
Only selling because the bike I just purchased came with a brand new Zumo 600, so will be using that once wired in.
Box, contents and maps installed, I can add Europe, North America, Topo, whatever. It has heaps of memory space for maps.
It is a great unit, just not worth having two.

Selling way cheaper than the stores and don't forget, the 4 year warranty from Dick Smith and Garmin. PM me if you are interested. Offers around $580 free postage.


I also have a few RAM cradles for the Garmin 60Csx and other models of the 60C series.....I no longer have that unit either now, so if you want one, let me know. Attachment bolts included (but not RAM mount) for your RAM mount. $15 each plus postage.....I have three of these.

I also have a GoPro HD vehicle mount if anyone wants one. This is the 200kph suction mount type.....sticks like shit to a blanket $15.00 plus Postage

[Adux]

I also have a few RAM cradles for the Garmin 60Csx and other models of the 60C series.....I no longer have that unit either now, so if you want one, let me know. Attachment bolts included (but not RAM mount) for your RAM mount. $15 each plus postage.....I have three of these.

Hi Thumper, I'm interested in the attachments bolts, I have a Garmin Legend HCx and am looking to get a mounting system, if you have the bits and bobs that are compatible with the RAM mount for the Legend then I'll have a set off you,

Cheers
Adux

[Waihou Thumper]

I also have a few RAM cradles for the Garmin 60Csx and other models of the 60C series.....I no longer have that unit either now, so if you want one, let me know. Attachment bolts included (but not RAM mount) for your RAM mount. $15 each plus postage.....I have three of these.

Hi Thumper, I'm interested in the attachments bolts, I have a Garmin Legend HCx and am looking to get a mounting system, if you have the bits and bobs that are compatible with the RAM mount for the Legend then I'll have a set off you,

Cheers
Adux

The Garmin legend isn't a 60 series...The cradle mount will not fit I am afraid mate. But I do have a set of bolts for the back and the plate/knob that will fit into your system (check and see) if you are interested? I think that these are universal diamond shape for most RAM mounts. Send me a PM if you are interested. Mark

[Waihou Thumper]

The install was very easy. I now have the mount for the vehicle and the mount established for the motorbike.
There is a lot of cable and connections that I will never use. I have cable tied the left over connections and just hard wired the unit to the bike.
I would still like to get it wired properly to the ignition somehow, that way it will work the same as the car, when connected.
For the time being, this will work well.
I am impressed with the Garmin extras you get with this unit. The wet weather cover shield and the nice stowage case for the GPS
I am happy. I wouldn't have bought one though, but as it came with the bike brand new I guess I did in the end....Buy one

[Eddieb]

After my 9 day ride just finished I'm thinking a GPS with a decent hard wiring connection will be in my future. I love my Colorado except it won't run very well using the USB cable to power it from the bike. For short trips it's no problem but longer ones get to be a pain and expensive with batteries required.

[Waihou Thumper]

After my 9 day ride just finished I'm thinking a GPS with a decent hard wiring connection will be in my future. I love my Colorado except it won't run very well using the USB cable to power it from the bike. For short trips it's no problem but longer ones get to be a pain and expensive with batteries required.

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-colora...wer-cable.html

2 options here.
1. cut off the adaptor, split the wires and hard wire with spades to the battery.
2. Use this with a 12V Cig adaptor up around the dash? Good for other toys as well

Either way, cheap and in the country for less than $30.00

[Eddieb]

http://www.gpscity.com/garmin-colora...wer-cable.html

2 options here.
1. cut off the adaptor, split the wires and hard wire with spades to the battery.
2. Use this with a 12V Cig adaptor up around the dash? Good for other toys as well

Either way, cheap and in the country for less than $30.00

Already did that. Wired in a ciggy lighter before the trip and ran it off the USB input for about 5 days then it stopped working as the cable broke. The USB socket isn't a firm enough connection for riding and it drops the connection and shuts off regularly also.