Tt 2000 2015

[KoroJ]

Dave did my ear plugs as well awesome kit but need some new earbuds so off to DS I reckon.....I'll start looking into a GPS unit I think but tell me, if your listening to music via the GPS does it dim the volume or cuts off all together when either a phone call/message or directional change comes up?

Nav Instructions stop the music to override, so you don't miss any of you favourite song and you can set the volume levels independently for each as well. (There's volume settings for Nav, Media & Master) I don't use or connect to my phone and to do that you would probably need Gremlin's hi tech Baer jobby....although, now I think about it, there are a couple of spare leads that come from the GPS unit. One of them might be a phone i/p?

Dave used to mould the plugs with tubes coming through, but now he moulds the earphones straight into the ear plugs, so you would need the earphones before he does that. He just used the cheapy $20 ones and I was happy with them so I bought a spare set to carry in case they fail, and same with the extension lead. That gets a bit of a hammering so I carry a spare.

[Gremlin]

Dave did my ear plugs as well awesome kit but need some new earbuds so off to DS I reckon.....I'll start looking into a GPS unit I think but tell me, if your listening to music via the GPS does it dim the volume or cuts off all together when either a phone call/message or directional change comes up?

This is where the Zumo ability is handy. It has the capability to manage phone, navigation and music in one hit, plus you can control from the touchscreen. Stop/Start/Pause music, or let it run, and it automatically pauses music for nav or calls. You need to connect phone to GPS (bluetooth available, just be aware of phone battery life, struggling for signal in country plus bluetooth active can mean a short life). Also, I've had no success in it nicely syncing my phone book with the GPS, so it randomly loves one contact starting with B amongst 600+ contacts, and insists this very rare caller is every caller coming through... uh?

The 660 changed the cradle setup. Previously, with 550, you had a cradle and loom, so you could potentially have 2 looms and move the cradle between bikes. There were complaints of failure, so Garmin changed the 660 to integrate the loom and cradle, ie, more expensive if you want to switch the GPS between bikes. The advantage however, is that the audio plugs would be much closer to the seat as you can run them wherever you like. Personally, with KoroJ's setup, I don't think it would last for me. Cord of the plugs isn't coiled, just a straight cable. If you need the flexibility to stand, step off bike etc, it needs slack. Too much slack when you're sitting and it's dangling down the side of the bike... He doesn't seem to break it tho? (I know I would )

Wireless has battery life issues, or you have to cable in a power feed for it (which defeats wireless) but no hassles with the cable. Baehr are coiled cables for the helmets, so they can stretch and retract. Possible earbugs available that have that? Oh, and I use normal custom moulded plugs, with the helmet speakers turned up. Just don't make the mistake of not using ear plugs for a quick trip and still have the radar detector at full chat

[insomnia01]

i'll be looking at using it for GPS function & music only not concerned with answering phone or messages can do that once stopped

[insomnia01]

registed & paid

[whatastoner]

good luck with all that. I'm staying in the South for this one. Always good to carry a paper backup if the gps shits itself, and a booklet of checkpoints in the same order as your route. I use an old Garmin Map60csx hardwired, and a head full of white noise.

[wpoll]

In the guts of planning my 2015 TT2000 ride and trying to find info. on the fuel options in Manapouri. I know there's a 24/7 Allied fuel stop there but not sure if it take regular EFT/POS cards or only Allied/Mobil fuel cards. Anyone know? I'm going to be there out-of-hours....

Might have to resort to last century's technology and call them.

[STJim]

In the guts of planning my 2015 TT2000 ride and trying to find info. on the fuel options in Manapouri. I know there's a 24/7 Allied fuel stop there but not sure if it take regular EFT/POS cards or only Allied/Mobil fuel cards. Anyone know? I'm going to be there out-of-hours....

Might have to resort to last century's technology and call them.

There is fuel in Te Anau which isn't very far from Manapouri.

[wpoll]

There is fuel in Te Anau which isn't very far from Manapouri.

I had already considered Te Anau but it adds time I'm not sure I can afford. Might just have to be - the extra kms will help, even if the time doesn't!. I guess that's why Mike made the checkpoint in Manapouri and not Te Anau. Thanks.

[Gremlin]

I had already considered Te Anau but it adds time I'm not sure I can afford. Might just have to be - the extra kms will help, even if the time doesn't!. I guess that's why Mike made the checkpoint in Manapouri and not Te Anau. Thanks.

Mike is evil like that

[wpoll]

I had already considered Te Anau but it adds time I'm not sure I can afford. Might just have to be - the extra kms will help, even if the time doesn't!. I guess that's why Mike made the checkpoint in Manapouri and not Te Anau. Thanks.

Spoke to the nice lady at Allied Petroleum and she assures me that there is a 24/7 pump that accepts EFT/POS cards at Manpouri.

I think I'll leave the waypoint for the fuel stop in Te Anau in the GPS (a Garmin 60Csx), just in case

Only about 60 more sleeps!

[wpoll]

Hey Folks, I finally got around to posting my blog of my 2014 TT ride. A bit overdue! If you want remind yourselves of last years event, in prep for this years one, have a read....

http://f650.com/forum/showthread.php...4-TT2000-event

[insomnia01]

route revised to allow for a more free flowing ride, managing to get kms was the main reason for this but happier now with new plan, also have a couple of backup routes if required motel booked/confirmed in Taihape for a easy start on day 2, cabin on Bluebridge booked/confirmed for Saturday night, sail Sunday 0230 day 3 tidy up km/points heading to CHC

[STJim]

route revised to allow for a more free flowing ride, managing to get kms was the main reason for this but happier now with new plan, also have a couple of backup routes if required motel booked/confirmed in Taihape for a easy start on day 2, cabin on Bluebridge booked/confirmed for Saturday night, sail Sunday 0230 day 3 tidy up km/points heading to CHC

Looking Good I will see you at the start and on the Bluebridge.

[insomnia01]

Looking Good I will see you at the start and on the Bluebridge.

And the finish Jim but most likely not in between due to revised route

[biggo]

My route in final planning stages .. 2100 kms around 76000 points . Big Day on Sat around 14 hours might avoid Wanaka though because of iron man. Looking forward to it even having a mate from UK coming over to take part with me