Garmin GPS for motor bikes

[junkmanjoe]

you are right. Been done to death mate.....Really look at the search function...

why be so negative. lots of questions get repeated on here.simple question really..
if you haven't an answer dont reply.

[That looks like fun]

Not sure why you had issues with updating your maps but when downloading from Garmin you do have to make a selection so that they are also updated in Mapsource as well as on the device. Made this mistake twice and ended up downloading the Maps 3 times to get it to work...

After the dealer told me you couldnt run Fresh Maps into Map Source I stopped trying and believe me I had tried

[Padmei]

why be so negative. lots of questions get repeated on here.simple question really..
if you haven't an answer dont reply.

Bugger you JMJ you stole my thunder I was going to say the same thing but use nasty words.

Besides the search function being Fecking useless, products/ theories/ methods evolve & without the subjects being readdressed any one of us can end up without of date information.

Perhaps for some people a book would be better entertainment...

[chasio]

Just checked and Trig still have the Nuvi under $500: click here to see it.

And by the way, I bought a case for mine off Tony at www.kiwigps.co.nz and his service is excellent (as I had heard from others before I bought off him) and his prices are very good for NZ. He's in Christchurch and would be a good bloke to go and see about this stuff. He'll certainly be my first port of call if I buy another GPS at some stage.

Chasio

Edit: I got my RAM handlebar mount and power cables from www.gpscity.com when I ordered my GPS because they are WAY cheaper than any supplier I could find in NZ. But beware the NZ $400 break-point if you do import stuff, as it will add considerably to the cost if you incur GST plus fees on top.

[junkmanjoe]

Hi Padmei..


i use a navman gps on my bikes..its not a flash unit like some guys use..but it dose tell me where the nearest fuel stations are, distance between points, time of arrival, when im speeding..it looks real cool at night time...it talks and lets me know when i get lost................

sorry to steel ya thunder mate i buy you a pie aye...

JMJ

[Padmei]

Hi Padmei..


i use a navman gps on my bikes..its not a flash unit like some guys use..but it dose tell me where the nearest fuel stations are, distance between points, time of arrival, when im speeding..it looks real cool at night time...it talks and lets me know when i get lost................

sorry to steel ya thunder mate i buy you a pie aye...

JMJ

Chur bro Won't be long till you're down in the Good Island

Back on topic, TR I use a Garmin 60csx & it never fails to delay me getting lost. I use the clock & speedo function all the time as they're easier to see.

[Taz]

I started off using a Garmin E-trex venture cx which was fine but now I've got the Garmin Zumo 220 which is the smaller lighter version of the 550. It's great, waterproof and can be operated with gloves on. Nice size screen too. I have both Garmin and NZ open maps loaded and can easily switch between the two. Well worth the $770 it cost which included mounts and hardwire etc.

[Gremlin]

Yeup, as per other threads, I have a Zumo 550 with NZ Open GPS maps. Short battery life of 3-4 hours, but its always in a powered mount on bike or in car.

[Crim]

Edit: I got my RAM handlebar mount and power cables from www.gpscity.com when I ordered my GPS because they are WAY cheaper than any supplier I could find in NZ. But beware the NZ $400 break-point if you do import stuff, as it will add considerably to the cost if you incur GST plus fees on top.

I got the 60CSX, RAM mount and card from the same place - the god's must have been looking after me cos it come in a gnat's foreskin under NZD$400 (didn't know about the $400 threshold - but will be careful in future!), Cheers for the info Chasio

[NordieBoy]

I got the 60CSX, RAM mount and card from the same place - the god's must have been looking after me cos it come in a gnat's foreskin under NZD$400 (didn't know about the $400 threshold - but will be careful in future!), Cheers for the info Chasio

Less than $400 now.
Once the GST bit hits $50 you're in trouble.

[Squiggles]

Someone talk me out of a Zumo 660...

[banditrider]

Someone talk me out of a Zumo 660...

Have seen Zumo's at around $800 new....

[Taz]

Squiggles -

Get the 220. all you need really. Unless you're one of those riders who really has to take that call or have music while you ride.

[rustic101]

I was using a Tom Tom XL, stored in a waterproof case, attached to the bars. However I recently purchased a Samsung Galaxy GT I9000 which is fantastic. The navigation application sends directions to my blue tooth ear piece using text to speech.

[chasio]

Less than $400 now.
Once the GST bit hits $50 you're in trouble.

It was $50 but when GST went up to 15%, the 'de minimis' was raised from $50 to $60 so $400 *including delivery* is still the magic number on current rules.

I believe it is technically possible for the authorities to decide to charge import duty and the MAF fee if the total is under $400, should import duty rate be greater than zero on the item you're bringing in. But practically speaking the GST minimum collection amount of $60 is the thing. At least based on what I can find out from the govt websites.

I hear if you continually ship at just under $400 they will spank you eventually, but that's just hearsay as I'm not sure what they'd do you for. But it is probably advisable to stagger your orders so they don't some in on the same day totalling over $400, just in case...