Best GPS

Doonie · 12-30-2010, 11:12 PM

Somebody probably already asked this but now I'm over the Aldi one and I need to move on. While I'm at it, what's the best little camera to bolt onto my sidecar, for the helluvit?

Thanks.

Sean-0 · 12-31-2010, 12:20 AM

GPS Dont know , Camera GoPro HD Motorsport

markymark · 12-31-2010, 01:27 AM

troy safari carpente · 12-31-2010, 01:48 AM

I prefer this model Marky... a little more robust for the outback stuff and a nice brass finish... Dunno if it has the metric pixels like yours though...?

markymark · 12-31-2010, 02:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by troy safari carpente

I prefer this model Marky... a little more robust for the outback stuff and a nice brass finish... Dunno if it has the metric pixels like yours though...?

that;s the 902 with the brass finish, i like the 904, not as tough as the 902 but does handle angular accuracy better without the sine error the 902 is infamous for. And don't start me on the alidade, or lack therof, on the 902 Troy, c'mon man don't even go there!

Des · 12-31-2010, 02:34 AM

LOL, I like the suggestions above!

Personally, I like my Garmin Zumo. It is an established format which makes file sharing easier, and it comes with Mapsource route planning software - not the most user-friendly product, but OK when you get the hang of it.

Planning routes in advance is where I really get good value from my GPS, you can select all of the nice twisty roads and put some nice routes together.

Doonie · 12-31-2010, 02:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Des

Personally, I like my Garmin Zumo.
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OK, so far outta this I got a Garmin zumo. I'll go orf and have a look at that. Thanks.

Doon.

Des · 12-31-2010, 02:49 AM

When I was looking for my GPS a couple of years ago, the only motorcycle-specific ones were the TomTom Rider and the Garmin Zumo. Of the 2, I preferred the Zumo for the reasons above. To me the Garmin had the better features. I would still choose the Garmin.

Like all things though, the TomTom users swear that theirs is better. Each has their merits.

Aussie Trev · 12-31-2010, 03:02 AM

+1 for Zumo, although I'm hearing very good things about the Garmin Oregon 450T

HamoAus · 12-31-2010, 03:08 AM

Garmin Zumo also

Cheers

mickd · 12-31-2010, 04:12 AM

yep the zumo 550

GodSilla · 01-01-2011, 01:07 AM

Garmin GPSMAP60CSx. Smaller screen than the Zumo, but one tough little sucker. Takes 2 x AA batteries that will last 24 - 30 hours, or plug into the 12v on the bike or car for endless running. Zumo battery is good for 4 hours max.
Anaconda have been doing them (60CSx) on specials lately for $299.
Be aware that they do not come with pre-loaded maps, just a useless basemap. Shonkymaps is however free. And not shonky either.

A couple of points to take serious note of:

Zumo RRP is as follows, 220 $699, 559 $899, 660 $999. Them's big bucks.

Zumo does routing, but appears to have zero track capability. If you are venturing offroad, this is a likely deal breaker.

Stackator · 01-01-2011, 02:23 AM

+1 Map60CSX
Bullet proof and very useful

Tomdog · 01-01-2011, 03:07 AM

+1 Zumo 550
I've had mine several years now and it sits up there through rain hail or snow and so far (touch wood) hasn't missed a beat.
Another advantage is the excellent hands free, set and forget connectivity to my iphone both on the bike and in the car.

In car mode I leave the unit plugged into the cig lighter socket, ignition on and it fires up automatically connecting to the phone without any input from me.
Got to watch that pre trip route planning though. I always use other source's to confirm track/road authenticity as I have come across paper roads as part of my route.

Silky · 01-01-2011, 03:35 AM

Garmin GPS60CSX, one and only. And yes, it DOES do autorouting .

12-30-2010, 11:12 PM	#1
Doonie ^OP Monarch 92 Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Mornington Peninsula Oddometer: 448	Best GPS Somebody probably already asked this but now I'm over the Aldi one and I need to move on. While I'm at it, what's the best little camera to bolt onto my sidecar, for the helluvit? Thanks. __________________ No woman ever shot a man when he was washing the dishes.

12-31-2010, 01:48 AM	#4
troy safari carpente Team f5ool Joined: Nov 2005 Location: f5ederation of scandwegia Oddometer: 13,998	I prefer this model Marky... a little more robust for the outback stuff and a nice brass finish... Dunno if it has the metric pixels like yours though...? __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by zenjen "It's one of those nuts and uncles deals..."

12-31-2010, 03:02 AM	#9
Aussie Trev aka DRTrev Joined: Nov 2007 Location: Gawler, South Australia Oddometer: 3,713	+1 for Zumo, although I'm hearing very good things about the Garmin Oregon 450T __________________ TJ 2011 Triumph Tiger 800XC 1982 PE175Z Nominee......Quorn Schnitzel Club

12-31-2010, 03:08 AM	#10
HamoAus Springfield Lakes Joined: May 2007 Location: Springfield Lakes, QLD Austalia Oddometer: 599	Garmin Zumo also Cheers __________________ HAMO VFR800 "You can only be young once. But you can always be immature" Dave Barry

12-31-2010, 04:12 AM	#11
mickd crash test dummie Joined: Apr 2007 Location: samford,brisbane,australia Oddometer: 1,746	yep the zumo 550 __________________ You suck. And your mother dresses you funny. Life is one lap with no restarts and the Finnish line is unknown......keep going!

12-31-2010, 12:20 AM	#2
Sean-0 Kicker Brother Joined: Oct 2010 Location: Oztraya Mate Oddometer: 3,120	GPS Dont know , Camera GoPro HD Motorsport

12-31-2010, 01:27 AM	#3
markymark pigkiller Joined: Jun 2007 Location: brisbane Oddometer: 1,470

12-31-2010, 02:34 AM	#6
Des Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Qld, Oz Oddometer: 138	LOL, I like the suggestions above! Personally, I like my Garmin Zumo. It is an established format which makes file sharing easier, and it comes with Mapsource route planning software - not the most user-friendly product, but OK when you get the hang of it. Planning routes in advance is where I really get good value from my GPS, you can select all of the nice twisty roads and put some nice routes together.

12-31-2010, 02:49 AM	#8
Des Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Jun 2010 Location: Qld, Oz Oddometer: 138	When I was looking for my GPS a couple of years ago, the only motorcycle-specific ones were the TomTom Rider and the Garmin Zumo. Of the 2, I preferred the Zumo for the reasons above. To me the Garmin had the better features. I would still choose the Garmin. Like all things though, the TomTom users swear that theirs is better. Each has their merits.

01-01-2011, 01:07 AM	#12
GodSilla I did that. Joined: Sep 2006 Location: The Promised Land Oddometer: 6,451	Garmin GPSMAP60CSx. Smaller screen than the Zumo, but one tough little sucker. Takes 2 x AA batteries that will last 24 - 30 hours, or plug into the 12v on the bike or car for endless running. Zumo battery is good for 4 hours max. Anaconda have been doing them (60CSx) on specials lately for $299. Be aware that they do not come with pre-loaded maps, just a useless basemap. Shonkymaps is however free. And not shonky either. A couple of points to take serious note of: Zumo RRP is as follows, 220 $699, 559 $899, 660 $999. Them's big bucks. Zumo does routing, but appears to have zero track capability. If you are venturing offroad, this is a likely deal breaker. GodSilla screwed with this post 01-01-2011 at 02:38 AM Reason: Researched the zumo

01-01-2011, 02:23 AM	#13
Stackator F800GS goodness Joined: May 2006 Location: North Ryde, NSW Australia Oddometer: 1,343	+1 Map60CSX Bullet proof and very useful __________________ Golf courses are Enduro parks waiting to be discovered Refresher for the Australian forum: http://www.deakin.edu.au/current-stu...outs/apost.php

01-01-2011, 03:07 AM	#14
Tomdog Mapaholic Joined: Sep 2008 Location: Kiwi on the Gold Coast. Australia Oddometer: 235	Zumo 550 +1 Zumo 550 I've had mine several years now and it sits up there through rain hail or snow and so far (touch wood) hasn't missed a beat. Another advantage is the excellent hands free, set and forget connectivity to my iphone both on the bike and in the car. In car mode I leave the unit plugged into the cig lighter socket, ignition on and it fires up automatically connecting to the phone without any input from me. Got to watch that pre trip route planning though. I always use other source's to confirm track/road authenticity as I have come across paper roads as part of my route. __________________ 07 X-Challenge

01-01-2011, 03:35 AM	#15
Silky Awaiting Baby... Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Sydney - North Oddometer: 1,271	Garmin GPS60CSX, one and only. And yes, it DOES do autorouting . __________________ Mmmm Sherbert

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