SAT NAV GPS navigation

[devon.john]

SAT NAVS
i have had a few over the years Garmen ,,tom tom ,,,both didin last long ,,water ingress and just failing ,
5yrs ago i bought a cheap FODSPORT M5S this is a basic GPS navigation worked really well doing what i wanted ,, .
it has failed on the touch screen ,,(5years old )
i have replaced it with the same £120 with all the connection for a bike ,,but now can wire two bikes as i have the extra fittings ,,
so if you looking for a sat nav they are good value
China made but so are all the others out there

 

[hagar]

For the rare ocassion when I need satnav on a bike I use Waze on my phone mounted with one of these.

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Warns you nicely of all the mobile speed traps too, not that it's a problem on a Shovel.

 

[Halal Tim]

I just ask the mrs where to go. She knows everything.

 

[devon.john]

For the rare ocassion when I need satnav on a bike I use Waze on my phone mounted with one of these.

Waterproof Shockproof Dustproof Motorcycle Universal Phone Case by Ultimateaddons

The best motorcycle mount phone case for your bike this year. Suitable for Huawei, Oneplus, Samsung, Google Pixel, Xiaomi and more. Mount to your motorbike and access GPS.

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Warns you nicely of all the mobile speed traps too, not that it's a problem on a Shovel.

no good to me to small and to fiddly
5" screen that i can read ,,,

 

[Halal Tim]

Ive used a rider550 for a few years now.
Pricey, but very good. Got 2 docking stations, so move it between the bikes.

 

[ss2]

A lot of people use their phones but I've not had good experience with mine (varios iphone models). Great in the car as Waze will help you avoid traffic jams etc) but I've tried my phone mounted on the bars three times. First time was on a Dyna and I couldn't see the bleedin' thing for the vibrations when at junctions etc. and twice when abroad when the phone just shut down due to the extreme heat. Dunno if anyone else has had similar issues, but I wouldn't rely on mine except for emergencies.

 

[watchman]

Old school Maps for me plot night before bullet points in head with en route reviews along with coffee fuel and bone stretch

 

[devon.john]

Old school Maps for me plot night before bullet points in head with en route reviews along with coffee fuel and bone stretch

i still do that as a back up ,,, i only use the sat nav for the last few miles to the destination

 

[devon.john]

theres me off to Italy with the army map case ,
still got it ,, this was ,52 yrs ago

 

[Army]

When we plan trips to various parts of Europe stopping over in small sleep villages ( felt a Sabbath song coming on there ) my wife prints photos off showing the village and the hotel this is kept in our tour pack and it gives me a heads up of what I should be looking out for

 

[watchman]

Wonder how many in here could still use a 6 figure grid…….

 

[devon.john]

When we plan trips to various parts of Europe stopping over in small sleep villages ( felt a Sabbath song coming on there ) my wife prints photos off showing the village and the hotel this is kept in our tour pack and it gives me a heads up of what I should be looking out for

i use the google maps and like Malton where the international is this year ,,looked at the town and where things were ,,,

 

[Andy from Sandy]

People pick their favourite flavour and stick with it.

My last journey using a TomTom on the way out of the village the road was blocked and I had to divert round it. As I made a few turns so it recalculated the route. Turned on the unit for the home bound journey and it reported the road was closed and gave me the alternative route instead.

 

[Army]

Wonder how many in here could still use a 6 figure grid…….

How do buddy, still able but my planned attack on the position might be a bit slower though

 

[watchman]

Ditto mate

 

[Dazzlin]

Been using TomTom for years now and it's taken us to some epic places........Fords, Pedestrian Bridges, Pedestrian under passages, Footpaths, through Farms, down Footpaths.....even into a Minefield!!

It's been brilliant!!

 

[Halal Tim]

Been using TomTom for years now and it's taken us to some epic places........Fords, Pedestrian Bridges, Pedestrian under passages, Footpaths, through Farms, down Footpaths.....even into a Minefield!!

It's been brilliant!!

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Yeah, i followed you and your bloody sat nav on twisty roads, on way back from brno 2017. 2 hrs to go 15 miles

 

[Orbs]

Wonder how many in here could still use a 6 figure grid…….

All the time, pre-flight planning. Still use map ,compass and stop watch, I can fantasise I'm Alcock and Brown
On the bike ? no, my best biking adventures have been when hopelessly lost or I'll ask someone who looks vaguely sober and intelligent, bit tricky when touring the north west highlands

 

[nealebms]

Wonder how many in here could still use a 6 figure grid…….

I could find anything within 100m but without my glasses could not see the map 2ft in front of my face. LOL

 

[Mick_S]

I use the Beeline. It's not perfect but it's easy to move between bikes. It seems to get confused if the mobile phone signal is poor (it connects via a phone) and or if there are too many stops planned (eg 5-10 stops). It doesn't seem to like going across country borders in Europe, but that could be a phone connection / network issue.
Some people seem to have travelled half way across the world with it, so there could be an issue with the connection to my Samsung. I reckon it's pretty good in the UK, especially if on a trip involving 1-2 stops, and it has got me to rallies in Europe.