anyone use gps?

Trip · 03-31-2008, 11:02 PM

I want a GPS to track my wanderings, I purposely try to get lost and find cool roads.

Mr Lefty · 03-31-2008, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trip

I want a GPS to track my wanderings, I purposely try to get lost and find cool roads.

yeah that's the only reason I have it with me when I ride...

I marked trail routes in my truck

OneSickPsycho · 03-31-2008, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

i think osp is getting or has one

I have one... I haven't used it on my bike yet, but it's got me to and a from a few places... My reasons for getting one are similar to what's mentioned here... map rides, find new roads, log miles, and of course help me around a new city...

Becca_007 · 04-01-2008, 05:38 PM

I have a Garmin 60csx. It's really a handheld. I use a ram mount to put it on the bike's bars. The main reason I purchased it was for geocaching but it seems to work great for every situation... car, hooked to a laptop, motorcycle, mountain bike, or just walking. I also love all the different stats it's capable of. Took it downhill skiing a few months ago and the data from that outing was pretty sweet.

lagerdrinker · 04-04-2008, 09:54 PM

thanks for replies, like Trip i like to try to get lost and really its kinda hard to do but when you are lost looking for a gas station or food it can be a bitch. My girl has a Garmin and ive played with it in the car and it has everything from gas stations to ATM's and fast food. Her's also doesnt need downloads or any silly crap. just plug and play. Only thing is it isnt waterproof. Mainly i was wondering if i should get a bike GPS or just a little hand held when im lost. I think you all have helped make my decision in that im leaning more towards a little hand held.

Thanks.

Mudpuppy · 04-04-2008, 10:07 PM

i used one at the gap to find our way to devil's triangle from robbinsville.. i also have one in my expedition that i use and one on my blackberry that i use.. it has helped me when i have got lost before..

comonboys · 04-07-2008, 12:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ebbs15

yeah that's the only reason I have it with me when I ride...

I marked trail routes in my truck

You know if you have Verizon service some of the phones now have GPS in them. It's called VZnavigator. I use it all the time on my Blackberry..... OOO the perks of working for Verizon!!!!!!! All the fun stuff at a discount....

Mr Lefty · 04-07-2008, 12:17 AM

good to know... pick me out a good one

Captain Morgan · 04-10-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by comonboys

You know if you have Verizon service some of the phones now have GPS in them. It's called VZnavigator. I use it all the time on my Blackberry..... OOO the perks of working for Verizon!!!!!!! All the fun stuff at a discount....

How well does that work? Do you need a special phone for it, or any VZ phone with web capability? Do you honestly feel it's worth the monthly fee?

Cutty72 · 04-10-2008, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Captain Morgan

How well does that work? Do you need a special phone for it, or any VZ phone with web capability? Do you honestly feel it's worth the monthly fee?

She thinks it's worth it cause she works for verizon...
I say, if you are going to use it often, it's probably worth it, if you just go to work and home again... no.
Most newer phones should support it, but I'm not sure what will and what won't.

04-04-2008, 09:54 PM	#5
lagerdrinker banned user Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 68	thanks for replies, like Trip i like to try to get lost and really its kinda hard to do but when you are lost looking for a gas station or food it can be a bitch. My girl has a Garmin and ive played with it in the car and it has everything from gas stations to ATM's and fast food. Her's also doesnt need downloads or any silly crap. just plug and play. Only thing is it isnt waterproof. Mainly i was wondering if i should get a bike GPS or just a little hand held when im lost. I think you all have helped make my decision in that im leaning more towards a little hand held. Thanks. __________________ If you cant eat it or hump it piss on it and walk away.

04-04-2008, 10:07 PM	#6
Mudpuppy South of Heaven Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Michigan Moto: 2006 Yamaha R1 50th Anniversary Edition Posts: 1,491	i used one at the gap to find our way to devil's triangle from robbinsville.. i also have one in my expedition that i use and one on my blackberry that i use.. it has helped me when i have got lost before.. __________________ Mudpuppy Redline Superbike http://www.redlinesuperbike.com/ Learn about photography: ATP Members

04-01-2008, 05:38 PM	#4
Becca_007 Street Stunter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Moto: 2003 Kawasaki Z1000 Posts: 93	I have a Garmin 60csx. It's really a handheld. I use a ram mount to put it on the bike's bars. The main reason I purchased it was for geocaching but it seems to work great for every situation... car, hooked to a laptop, motorcycle, mountain bike, or just walking. I also love all the different stats it's capable of. Took it downhill skiing a few months ago and the data from that outing was pretty sweet.

04-07-2008, 12:17 AM	#8
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	good to know... pick me out a good one