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Morticia
11-04-10, 03:53 PM
Can anyone recommend a good one that doesn't die half way through my trip, please? The one I have is good, just not good enough. Cheers! >:(

bobf279
11-04-10, 04:07 PM
Depends how long you want the battery to last, I have a garmin that does about 2.5 hours although I have now fitted a 12v socket so I can use it powered up.

I am sure there are others with better battery though.

Morticia
11-04-10, 04:15 PM
Does the battery thingy means it'll last for as long as you ride? I was meant to be in Hitchin today, satnav died 80-90 miles into the trip and never made it there. Struggled to find my bay wack too...

Morticia
11-04-10, 04:15 PM
oh, but had a lot of fun chasing a CLIO! Of all cars, a CLIO!!!

CBRowner
11-04-10, 04:32 PM
You can fit a 12V socket with ease, this'll give you a constant power to your satnav. You can get sockets from Halfords for about £5 for a waterproof one (recomended) and it won't need an electrician to fit.

If you need any help wiring it, give me a shout and I'll be more than happy to help [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Morticia
11-04-10, 05:05 PM
Cheers guys!

Honda_Star
11-04-10, 05:24 PM
I have a Garmin ZUMO 550 which came with a bike kit to connect it to your bike battery - its great [smiley=thumbsup.gif] [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

slowr1der
11-04-10, 09:15 PM
Can anyone recommend a good one that doesn't die half way through my trip, please? The one I have is good, just not good enough. Cheers! >:(


Hunar seems to have a very good one........not ;D

bobf279
12-04-10, 05:09 PM
Can I take it from the cryptic comments that Hunar's satnav was being fickle yesterday ;D

finbar
12-04-10, 06:25 PM
Slowr1der beat me to the punch! :'(

Jon_W
14-04-10, 08:06 AM
I have a 12V Supply fitted to the SV. Will post pics (if I can find them)

I didn't use the socket, just wired straight in via an inline fuse.

Also put a cig lighter in the storage area under the pillion seat.

charlie
14-04-10, 11:47 AM
I too have a Garmin Zumo 550, it's hardwired onto the bike and sits in a ram mount cradle. It is really easy to fit and the mount system works really well.

Comes highly recommended by me! 12,000kms round europe and didn't miss a beat!

Good times! :)

p.s It also managed to do about 8 hours navigation without charging. I didn't plug it in to see what it could do and that was the result. But it was fully charged to start with.

Roll_on
14-04-10, 01:32 PM
Can I take it from the cryptic comments that Hunar's satnav was being fickle yesterday ;D

Hunar was certainly having problems with his sat nav which was why I lent him my Garmin Zumo 550 he now wants to get the same so not a bad endorcement for the Garmin.

Morticia
14-04-10, 03:26 PM
i have a becker...the boyfriend seems to have fixed it anyway, some loose connection, typical!

finbar
14-04-10, 06:17 PM
Morticia, it is becker than nothing! ;D......Sorry!

Morticia
14-04-10, 07:26 PM
LOL, I like it!

Ryan
15-04-10, 06:03 PM
Can anyone recommend a good one that doesn't die half way through my trip, please? The one I have is good, just not good enough. Cheers! >:(


Hunar seems to have a very good one........not ;D

lmao, im so supprised that thing aint in 1000 pieces by now, its nearly been for a swim before now aswell ;D if it was mine i would have smashed it long ago lol

bobf279
16-04-10, 05:26 PM
My satnav is pretty good when used in the car on the bike I have trouble seeing the screen. I am interested in the Zumo but they are still a bit pricey.

charlie
18-04-10, 07:05 PM
My satnav is pretty good when used in the car on the bike I have trouble seeing the screen. I am interested in the Zumo but they are still a bit pricey.

Bob, look for a 2nd hand unit. I bought Zumo 550 (not the new snazzy 660, but good all the same) for £260, with Ram cradle, all wiring and car accessories. Well, everything you get when you buy a new one, actually. It took some finding, but proves they are out there for decent money.
:)

Roll_on
18-04-10, 08:56 PM
Remember if you buy a Zumo they are not supplied new with a blue tooth headset and ideally for bike use you will need one as trying to follow on screen directions in traffic can be awkward.

bobf279
18-04-10, 11:09 PM
Second hand sounds good, I already have a scala q2 headset

Roll_on
19-04-10, 10:35 AM
I use a scala q2 with my Zumo works really well.