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Topic: Off topic (not GPS) but is about bikes |
kragbell
Replies: 3
Views: 3440
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Forum: Motorcycle GPS Users Posted: Wed May 03, 2006 3:35 pm Subject: Off topic (not GPS) but is about bikes |
I couldn't find a more general chat forum - hope the mods can be lenient.
Can anyone offer tips regards steam cleaning my bike. I have a fairly good steam generator and thought it'd be good for ge ... |
Topic: noise suppression AND spoken directions |
kragbell
Replies: 7
Views: 6054
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Forum: Motorcycle GPS Users Posted: Wed Mar 29, 2006 3:17 pm Subject: noise suppression AND spoken directions |
The RIDER comes with two earpiece/mic combinations. One is an earbud and dangly mic, the other is a velcro backed mini-speaker and mic with velcro either side of it. I use the latter and find that wit ... |
Topic: noise suppression AND spoken directions |
kragbell
Replies: 7
Views: 6054
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Forum: Motorcycle GPS Users Posted: Tue Mar 28, 2006 4:43 pm Subject: noise suppression AND spoken directions |
Hi Everyone,
I've used Sat Nav in-car for ages (tomtom Navigator) and am thinking of getting a bike-based GPS too (prob. tomtom rider for familiarity).
I wear earplugs for EVERY ride. How are y ... |
Topic: RAC Foundation report: TOO MUCH INFORMATION |
kragbell
Replies: 4
Views: 2416
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Forum: News And Latest Information Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:57 am Subject: RAC Foundation report: TOO MUCH INFORMATION |
I'm feeling a little belligerent this morning so have dropped a line to the BBC letting them know I thought their article unfairly represented Sat Nav use, especially given the Chief Exec. of RAC Foun ... |
Topic: RAC Foundation report: TOO MUCH INFORMATION |
kragbell
Replies: 4
Views: 2416
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Forum: News And Latest Information Posted: Thu Feb 16, 2006 11:30 am Subject: RAC Foundation report: TOO MUCH INFORMATION |
I saw the BBC article this morning on "journey pre-planning by motorists and use of sophisticated navigation/congestion avoidance systems like Smart Nav can help motorists to avoid confusion caused by ... |
Topic: TomTom Rider - how to disable 'Drive Mode' |
kragbell
Replies: 13
Views: 6778
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Forum: Motorcycle GPS Users Posted: Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:24 pm Subject: Apology and question |
So sorry Keba - the forum icons weren't showing up in my browser so I was trying to guess where the 'post reply' button was. Just realised I must have hit the pm by mistake - TWICE!
The qu ... |
Topic: TT5 upright or horizontal - which do you prefer? |
kragbell
Replies: 34
Views: 13689
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Forum: TomTom Software-Only Products Posted: Mon Jul 11, 2005 4:02 pm Subject: TT5 upright or horizontal - which do you prefer? |
I'm a strong portrait fan for the same reasons Spook gave in the original post.
I do like the clearer info in the status bar when using Landscape but I'm not sure my mount can handle the change (ou ... |
Topic: Compass Preferences |
kragbell
Replies: 1
Views: 1370
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Forum: TomTom Software-Only Products Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2005 5:13 pm Subject: Compass Preferences |
I want to know how far it is to my destination, what time I'll arrive & the 'real' speed I'm doing (my speedo is a full 10% faster than real life). Having all 3 in the Status Bar results in the f ... |
Topic: Radio Advertising |
kragbell
Replies: 2
Views: 1171
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Forum: TomTom Software-Only Products Posted: Thu Feb 24, 2005 12:29 pm Subject: Radio Advertising |
Driving to work this am (blowy, snowy, no tom-tom required) around County Durham I heard a radio advert for tom tom. It was on our local radio station for Darlington http://www.alpha1032.com.
I ... |
Topic: Map location on dell axim x5 |
kragbell
Replies: 2
Views: 1316
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2004 11:32 am Subject: Map location on dell axim x5 |
Thanks - I went as far as deleting the map folder completely with no registry changes and it works fine. And thanks for the reassurance on the CF faster /more reliable than SD info.
Don't know how ... |
Topic: Map location on dell axim x5 |
kragbell
Replies: 2
Views: 1316
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Forum: Beginners GPS Lounge Posted: Tue Dec 14, 2004 2:24 pm Subject: Map location on dell axim x5 |
Hi - a simple question for someone in the know.
I installed the GB maps on my SD card in my Axim X5 (this I did via a card reader to speed up the process).
Now, to get the best performance out o ... |
Topic: How accurate is the speed shown? |
kragbell
Replies: 22
Views: 15446
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Forum: TomTom Software-Only Products Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 5:27 pm Subject: How accurate is the speed shown? |
I don't understand the logic. If you can determine experimentally that your speedo is, say, 10% fast at 70mph, why not just use your car speedo and drive at an indicated 77 mph on motorways?
Robin
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Topic: How accurate is the speed shown? |
kragbell
Replies: 22
Views: 15446
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Forum: TomTom Software-Only Products Posted: Thu Dec 09, 2004 3:47 pm Subject: How accurate is the speed shown? |
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This is very useful information, especially in these days of speed cameras etc. Being able to that extra 5mph legally can make quite a difference to your progress over long distances.
I no ... |
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