Adventure in Ohio? - Page 3541

Gonzo_Matt · 10-02-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GregsBro

My life is sooooooo boring.

I was thinking the same thing..

Glad you are ok, I'd hate to think what would happen without you, mass video postings, complete lack of masturbation jokes, the used bike supply drying up..I shudder to think...

ohioroadrat · 10-02-2012, 09:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jimjim

Red Green would have no problem fixing or modifying your Civic Meef.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bZIc...eature=related

Red Green.....one of the funniest shows ever !!!

mpenner · 10-02-2012, 10:12 AM

Meef the ultimate irony is that with all of the opportunities to get yourself killed between your profession and your hobby, you almost bought it laying on the couch!

Glad you are OK. Good work on the arrest. My son tells me that it is really rare to bring them back from a full arrest, but I guess you got to her unusually quickly.

buildit · 10-02-2012, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ohioroadrat

Red Green.....one of the funniest shows ever !!!

They gotta be like watching family videos for you?

cannonrider · 10-02-2012, 10:34 AM

Wow!!!! Glad everyones OK.It's a good thing you didn't ride the new bike to work that day.

Gonzo_Matt · 10-02-2012, 10:36 AM

My quick Garmin Dakota 10 review:

(disclaimer, my only GPS experience is with a 6 year old POS Nuvi(which is pink in color, thus making it less appropriate for hard assed adventure riding))

I picked up the GPS, a RAM mount (mpenner talked me into not being quite so cheap after he saw my phone mount made from electrical box parts...) and a cradle off Amazon for around $170 shipped (I was already on Amazon buying Rainbow Brite memorabilia, so it was convenient). I wasn't willing to drop $400+ on something that I'm not sure I will use extensively, and I wanted to cut my teeth on something without a million features.

The unit itself seems very stout, with a rubber case surrounding it and looks to be pretty well sealed up.

I tossed in 2 "AA" batteries and was initially disappointed with the size and brightness of the screen, as well as the base map, which sucked. With the extensive help of an inmate, I installed CityNavigator 2012, and loaded some routes I previously drew up in Google. Once I got past my daft fumbling of Base Camp, it's really a quite user friendly unit.

I finally installed it on my 650 today and took it for a little spin.

My concerns about brightness and size were dismissed immediately. I find it easier to read and interact with than my much larger screened HTC Thunderbolt, and my gloves (Thor motocross) were able to operate the screen. In full sunlight, I was easily able to read the screen, and my route was easy to follow (to The Foxhole).

Overall, I'm really happy with it for the price, the Dakota 20 may be worth the extra $60 to get tthe SD card slot and some other features, as the memory on this unit is a smallish 850 mb. The other downfall is the fact that it charges though a USB port in the back, which compromises the waterproofness, and lacks in durability. I will not hardwire this unit so I can transfer it between bikes easily. I have a pile of rechargeable batteries (umm..just because) and will just carry spares in my tankbag (or a sock for when I go into shady neighborhoods), so far, the original no name dollar store alkalines have about 7 hours on them and show no signs of giving up the ghost.

mpenner · 10-02-2012, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

My quick Garmin Dakota 10 review:

I picked up the GPS, a RAM mount (mpenner talked me into not being quite so cheap after he saw my phone mount made from electrical box parts...) and a cradle off Amazon for around $170 shipped (I was already on Amazon buying Rainbow Brite memorabilia, so it was convenient). I wasn't willing to drop $400+ on something that I'm not sure I will use extensively, and I wanted to cut my teeth on something without a million features.

I tossed in 2 "AA" batteries and was initially disappointed with the size and brightness of the screen, as well as the base map, which sucked. With the extensive help of an inmate, I installed CityNavigator 2012, and loaded some routes I previously drew up in Google. Once I got past my daft fumbling of Base Camp, it's really a quite user friendly unit.
.

How are you getting routes from Google to Basecamp? Google Earth or Google Maps? I have moved routes/tracks from Garmin to Google, but not the other way. BTW, IMHO Basecamp stinks, I much prefer Mapsource, but Garmin is moving everyone to BC.

mic_detonator · 10-02-2012, 11:41 AM

Glad to hear your ok, you should have put on your badge and gave her a ticket for failure to control. jk have a safe rest of the day.

ArmyJoe · 10-02-2012, 11:50 AM

Glad to hear you're OK, Meef.

Every time I've taken a CPR course at the Red Cross, they've said CPR won't jump-start a heart and all you're doing is keeping oxygenated blood flowing to the brain until advanced care can take over. Even though you were on her immediately, were there any signs of life before you handed her over to the other squad?

McTacticool · 10-02-2012, 11:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MeefZah

Today's episode of "The Horseshoe Shoved Up Meef's Ass":

Glad you're ok Meef, although......
The more I get to know you, I assumed any 'car through a building' story involving you, would be more along the lines of.....

Gonzo_Matt · 10-02-2012, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mpenner

How are you getting routes from Google to Basecamp? Google Earth or Google Maps? I have moved routes/tracks from Garmin to Google, but not the other way. BTW, IMHO Basecamp stinks, I much prefer Mapsource, but Garmin is moving everyone to BC.

I'm converting the route from.kml to .gpx and moving it into the tracks folder on the GPS itself. I'm using regular google maps.

rxcrider · 10-02-2012, 12:16 PM

Paging Mr. Gorman to the red courtesty phone...
http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...5#post19727805

swingset · 10-02-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gonzo_Matt

I'm converting the route from.kml to .gpx and moving it into the tracks folder on the GPS itself. I'm using regular google maps.

I highly recommend Tyre, which is a free GPS routing program that uses the Google Maps engine, so it will be fast and familiar to ya. Outputs any file type, very versatile.

mpenner · 10-02-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swingset

I highly recommend Tyre, which is a free GPS routing program that uses the Google Maps engine, so it will be fast and familiar to ya. Outputs any file type, very versatile.

I loaded that on my PC but I have not really used it much. Perhaps I should give it another try

Gonzo_Matt · 10-02-2012, 12:33 PM

I'll take a look at it, I also used dual sport maps a bit.

I've just been using google maps because I use it to set up daily mow routes and usually have it open and start tinkering with stuff...

10-02-2012, 10:12 AM	#53103
mpenner Heavy Cruiser Joined: Dec 2008 Location: Centerburg, OH Oddometer: 716	Meef the ultimate irony is that with all of the opportunities to get yourself killed between your profession and your hobby, you almost bought it laying on the couch! Glad you are OK. Good work on the arrest. My son tells me that it is really rare to bring them back from a full arrest, but I guess you got to her unusually quickly. __________________ Mike 2001 KLR 650 2003 V-Strom DL1000

10-02-2012, 10:34 AM	#53105
cannonrider Backroad Adventurer Joined: Mar 2010 Location: East Central ,Ohio Oddometer: 75	Wow!!!! Glad everyones OK.It's a good thing you didn't ride the new bike to work that day. __________________ Chuck

10-02-2012, 10:36 AM	#53106
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,609	My quick Garmin Dakota 10 review: (disclaimer, my only GPS experience is with a 6 year old POS Nuvi(which is pink in color, thus making it less appropriate for hard assed adventure riding)) I picked up the GPS, a RAM mount (mpenner talked me into not being quite so cheap after he saw my phone mount made from electrical box parts...) and a cradle off Amazon for around $170 shipped (I was already on Amazon buying Rainbow Brite memorabilia, so it was convenient). I wasn't willing to drop $400+ on something that I'm not sure I will use extensively, and I wanted to cut my teeth on something without a million features. The unit itself seems very stout, with a rubber case surrounding it and looks to be pretty well sealed up. I tossed in 2 "AA" batteries and was initially disappointed with the size and brightness of the screen, as well as the base map, which sucked. With the extensive help of an inmate, I installed CityNavigator 2012, and loaded some routes I previously drew up in Google. Once I got past my daft fumbling of Base Camp, it's really a quite user friendly unit. I finally installed it on my 650 today and took it for a little spin. My concerns about brightness and size were dismissed immediately. I find it easier to read and interact with than my much larger screened HTC Thunderbolt, and my gloves (Thor motocross) were able to operate the screen. In full sunlight, I was easily able to read the screen, and my route was easy to follow (to The Foxhole). Overall, I'm really happy with it for the price, the Dakota 20 may be worth the extra $60 to get tthe SD card slot and some other features, as the memory on this unit is a smallish 850 mb. The other downfall is the fact that it charges though a USB port in the back, which compromises the waterproofness, and lacks in durability. I will not hardwire this unit so I can transfer it between bikes easily. I have a pile of rechargeable batteries (umm..just because) and will just carry spares in my tankbag (or a sock for when I go into shady neighborhoods), so far, the original no name dollar store alkalines have about 7 hours on them and show no signs of giving up the ghost. __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

10-02-2012, 11:50 AM	#53109
ArmyJoe Studly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2011 Location: Columbus, Ohio Oddometer: 514	Glad to hear you're OK, Meef. Every time I've taken a CPR course at the Red Cross, they've said CPR won't jump-start a heart and all you're doing is keeping oxygenated blood flowing to the brain until advanced care can take over. Even though you were on her immediately, were there any signs of life before you handed her over to the other squad? __________________ 2009 Can-Am Spyder RS, 2008 Yamaha WR250R "The true test of one's mettle is being good when one has an innate inclination towards evil." - Calvin (and Hobbes)

10-02-2012, 12:16 PM	#53112
rxcrider Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2007 Location: N Ridgeville OH Oddometer: 972	Paging Mr. Gorman to the red courtesty phone... http://advrider.com/forums/showthrea...5#post19727805 __________________ '95+'95+'96 BMW R1100RS/RSL '99 Husky WR250 '98 Honda XR 70 AMA, OMTA (ohio organization), BRC, BMWMOA

10-02-2012, 11:41 AM	#53108
mic_detonator ride Joined: May 2009 Location: o`er yonder Oddometer: 781	Glad to hear your ok, you should have put on your badge and gave her a ticket for failure to control. jk have a safe rest of the day.

10-02-2012, 12:33 PM	#53115
Gonzo_Matt Random Hero Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Sparta, Ohio Oddometer: 1,609	I'll take a look at it, I also used dual sport maps a bit. I've just been using google maps because I use it to set up daily mow routes and usually have it open and start tinkering with stuff... __________________ Never turn your back on Fear. It should always be in front of you, like a thing that might have to be killed.

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