GPS on a Motorbike

[Rossco]

Hi all,

I'm a newbie from Oz. I am looking for a GPS that is suitable for use on a motorbike. I am considering the Navman ICN510 with a standard headphone. Does anyone have any advice on this model or an alternative??

Thanks

[Skippy]

[Darren]

[ShirleyTemple]

I've ordered a Navman iCN510 to use on my GoldWing and car because it is the only unit that has the following:-

Landscape mode.
Battery for use when walking around strange places.
2D and 3D option.
Headphone jack for connecting to the bikes intercom or radio via a FM Modulator.
Accepts the Speed Camera Database (a must in my opinion).
Is self contained (just look at all the threads related to PDA set-up problems).
Has remote control accessory with reasonable size buttons for use with gloves that you can Velcro to a convenient position.
I have a GoldWing, so I don't get wet in the rain and I know of several people who swear by using Cling-film if you get caught. I'm sure there are waterproof boxes available.

As always it's a personal thing, but these are just a few reasons why I decided on this model. That and the price. £500 with full European Street Level Mapping.

If you want to know how I get on with it give me a shout.

Cheers, Brian.

[Tim Buxton]

[DavidW]

If you look at the fourth screen shot in the TomTom Navigator 5 article, it looks as if TomTom are going to launch Aussie mapping for the first time.

If so, there'll hopefully be an Aussie version of TomTom Rider available later this year - and Tim seems quite keen on it as a concept. He rides bikes, whereas I don't.



David

[Tim Buxton]

As I see it, wireless audio is a big plus. My new bike (ordering today, hopefully) has the option of a Truimph-badged Garmin 2610 with full unlock for CityNavigator. It has audio to the headset, but this is wired, and I hate disentangling myself from wires when I dismount. I sometimes forget to unplug my heated vest (cissy, I know) and get yanked back to the bike in double-quick time, which can be very embarassing.
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Tim

[plusman]

I have a Medion PNA100 (also known as MD95270) Pocket PC with GPS which works very well in the car. I want to use it on the motorbike (probably in a tank bag with the earphone) but want to hook it into the bike's power supply. Does anybody know of a safe & reliable way to do this and ideally a source of a suitable cable or spec. for it?

Thanks

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