After getting lost bigtime in Brisbane a  while back, it's hard to read a street directory as you are struggling through traffic. Also the "mud map" that I was using was like a kindergarten drawing, missing lot's of details. No never again will I get in that position. So next interstate trip I want to get a bike GPS.

Anyone used them, recommendations etc? Looks like the bike ones are a lot dearer as they have to be a bit more robust and waterproof.?

Probably used on baggers more so than the Softies etc, but you never know..................cheers TC

More than twice the price to have waterproofing,have one for my car and it is unbelievable just wish the bike ones where cheaper.

I thought the idea was to lose the watch then get lost.

The price keeps me away from the bike models......but the car one in a sandwichbag works for me pretty well....

I have a Garmin ZUMO 550, water proof, shock proof, etc lots of features like blue tooth, mp3 play back, etc, made for bikes but also comes with a mount for the car and has 4 hrs battery life if you want to go bush.  Had it mounted on my Roadstar and will be mounting it on the FatBob when I get time.

Bloody handy unit to have I reckon. Got it from http://www.gpsoz.com.au/ , don't get one from overseas because it will come with that counties maps and maps cost lots of money. The other issue is warranty but I have never had to send mine in for repair and haven't heard of any one who has.

Aslo check out this Aussie site http://www.gpsaustralia.net/

good luck

Bob

dazza not enough roads down south to get lost.....

I must admit...getting lost has always been part of the fun for me when i ride...

It's not often that I agree with the Demon Gnome but the use of GPS ona bike takes away the challenge of riding by the seat of your pants.

Bt

I have a Nolia E51 which has maps and requires bluetooth GPS... I get by without the GPS.

If  get really stuck I use Bigpond Whereis as it is free as a Telstra user    bout the only fcuking thing Telstra is good for

 

my only problem is I have to stop and put my glasses on to read the map... had same problem with N95

Awww so ive been carying round a sextant and theres a better way now???    Damn ol school....lol...Shogun......

no wonder you lot do the big kms....you are all lost....i am sure i have been here before.....

why don't you try new Strike Genius. I saw it in action at the Gold Coast show last month. Looks to be the goods. Software has been customised for the bike so it is easy to operate. Not sure on the price point yet. Anyone heard?
 

Man. Dug this one up from the archives

 Might want to check this thread out. http://www.hdforums.com.au/Default.aspx?tabid=71&forumid=33&postid=207787&view=topic

From the Strike website: http://www.strike.com.au/products/Motorcycle-GPS/Strike-Genius-Motorcycle-GPS

"Stock is due at the end of April- (Out of Stock) $499.00 (Incl. GST)"

As well as a heedset it's also wirelss through a selected FM channel if you have a radio.

I just sent Strike a question to ask how it would interface with the OEM HK system on the equipped FLHT models. Ideal would be a "line out" jack on the GPS to plug into the "line in" jack on the HK system.

Happy to post the reply here when received.

To my thinking the FM wireless transmit would only work through the HK system if you were tuned to the selected FM channel???

And here is the reply to my query about a "line out" jack on the Strike Genius:

QUOTE:

Does the Genius have a "line out" jack: No

I think it would only come through if I was listening to that particular FM station at the time? Yes

As long as you have an FM tuner in your bike, you should be able to tune and listen through it.

If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact us again. END QUOTE

Looks like a great GPS unit-- shame no way to interface with a HK sound system equipped bike if listening to anything other than the FM station through the HD headsets, if I understand the system correctly.....

Mate,

I have a HEMA GPS I use for my 4x4 and going bush. I use that on my Road King mounted in an aqua-box (waterproof/security) and mount kit from RAMS. Go to this webiste in aussie, http://www.ram-mount.com.au/, You can email them your requirements (bike type and GPS) and they will sort the kit for you. The price for the mount and aqua-box was about $100. it mounts onto the handle bars and is a good unit. You can get them in chrome but are double the price. As WA is full of speed camera's I also have the option of clipping the Radar Detector on the mount for longer runs and it is great. I'm doing a trip from Perth - Tassie and back and the GPS will save a lot of hassle and being in a water proof aqua-box I won't have an drama's. you can still use the touch screen of the GPS through the clear screen of the water proof box. Too Easy!!!

@ V2

thanks for your help mate. you did a wonderful job

GPSs are good if you need to find a certain place in the city and you need to be there on time...otherwise just use your head, or at worst a map before setting out.

Pull over and ask a policeman