Satnav

[Morticia]

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]

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]

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]

oh, but had a lot of fun chasing a CLIO! Of all cars, a CLIO!!!

[CBRowner]

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]

Cheers guys!

[Honda_Star]

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]

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]

Can I take it from the cryptic comments that Hunar's satnav was being fickle yesterday ;D

[finbar]

Slowr1der beat me to the punch! :'(

[Jon_W]

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]

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]

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]

i have a becker...the boyfriend seems to have fixed it anyway, some loose connection, typical!

[finbar]

Morticia, it is becker than nothing! ;D......Sorry!

[Morticia]

LOL, I like it!

[Ryan]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Second hand sounds good, I already have a scala q2 headset

[Roll_on]

I use a scala q2 with my Zumo works really well.