GPS

[Tigger]

jack

[REEFER]

hello we have moved

[barsteward]

Well your gps must be working then Weefer....youv'e managed to find us again

[foxbat]

Hi

Sorry, I dont have patience to read all topic BUT )
I have an HX 4700 IPAQ + GPS BT SYSONCHIP

I use Tom Tom 5.21 and for Romania I use I-GO.
I do recommnended TTN5 as the WINNER .
If you have more details pls let me know .
I use my Ipaq on top of the tank bag and the gps can be place anyware( even in my pocket ) or bag or...it is up to you.
Don't mention that all I need to do to use the same navig in my car it is to remove my helmet )
In romania I can buy an PDA + embedeed GPS ( sirf III ) aroud 300 - 400 e .

[REEFER]

made a few calls today about me new 2720
and the guy said he had a bike and that was it couldnt get the fooker off the phone for an hour
couple of points he raised with insider knowledge....
the quest 2 dont come with map software on a dvd..so you cant do your own routes then download them unless you buy the same software as is preinstalled in the unit..about 350 dollars
also it has the same processor as the quest 1 but has much more detailed maps and other bits to do so the unit is very slow..much slower than the quest 1

the 2720 dont have a battery pack so you need to use a mains adapter or power it from the car or bike in order to do anything with it..seems about the only down point tho as it does come with preinstalled maps and also comes with a dvd of the software so you can make your own routes etc and download them to the unit..and they are shipping with v8 software now which has full post code search..i found one today for 591 +vat and then this guy said he would do one for £390 brand new in the box

TOM TOM rider..well hello..the guy nearly fell off his chair laughing..they have loads of them back every week
the comapny that makes them are now on version 4 as previous ones are packing up left right and centre due to them not being rugged enough for everyday bike use

this is reefer central london reporting on the gps situation for jack tv..goodnight

[Shlink]

Thanks for the informative write up Reef. Seems like the 2720 is the one to go for (I'm considering it) but don't like the sound of it not having a battery pack. Who's the guy doing it for £390? Wanna share that bit of info or is it top secret?

[Chrixx]

Having been absent from this forum for a long time, it took me ages to read all the way through this GPS thread.
I have been involved with GPS Systems for many years. We fitted Trimble "NavTrak" GPS systems to military desert search and rescue vehicles in the early 1990s. I still have a 1998 Garmin GPS128 and a 1999 Magellen hand-held GPS315. OK, so I'm a Silly Old Fart.
Last year I went modern and bought a TT GO 700 for the missus and was very impressed (shocked) by the pace of development, detail and accuracy. I did hand make a mounting bracket to position the device below the top of her V*L*V* dashboard. (she's just a little over 5ft tall).
The old systems were always super accurate when registering speed in a straight line, does anyone have any statistics on the modern stuff?
In the past, have used the old ones to calibrate speedometers.
I am saving up for one of the latest devices but need advice on how to mount it on my 1926 Ariel, that has no electrics whatsoever, except of course the plug lead from the magneto.

[jack]

Hi Ya Chrixx, good question and yes the GPS thread as got a bit long so started another with your question.

Oh and 'Nice bike' does'nt happen to be a 4 valve does it

[Lexx]

I use a pocket PC with a home made mounting. It works fine but because the antenna/amplifier is a separate unit (magenetic mount on the tank) it requires a little wiring to set it up on the bike. I use the optimate plug on the battery to get the power via a auto accessary socket.

For sound I use a maplin round the lug'ole speaker (I have a second helmet with this built in). Used it to navigate loads of places.

CHRI As for your lack of power on the Ariel, I understand that GPS devises don't use acetylene power (what happened to backward compatability ) so consider fitting one of these ...

[Chrixx]

Jack, no it's a 550cc single cyl side valve, one inlet and one exhaust.
In spite of popular rumour, I did not buy it from new, 1964 actually, when it was only 38 years old and I was only 22.

Le , you probably don't remember the acetylene powered boiler I made to power a steam turbine, driving a bicycle dynamo. No good for the GPS as it gave out only 6 volts. I had to revert to my trusty Sextant. A bit awkward when riding at nearly 30mph (dangerous wind buffeting riding no-handed ) but very reliable.

[Tigger]

CHRI so consider fitting one of these ...

thats not such a daft idea, if the machine dont have enough/sufficient power supply, fit solar or wind power. voila. patent pending

[Chrixx]

Hmmm, I will consult my "Fan Club" on that one as I don't want to spoil the originalty of my old bike.
Meanwhile, I had better just fit a modern system to my .

[barsteward]

just broesing the pictur album and found these.

http://ixxra.co.uk/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/ ... .php?id=86


http://ixxra.co.uk/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/ ... .php?id=87

[jack]

A lot neater than my scaffolding

[barsteward]

I think thats the one Andy Taylor is selling for £40

http://ixxra.co.uk/ipw-web/bulletin/bb/ ... php?t=7638

[jack]

Hrmm....on second thought's, my scaffolding does'nt seem that bad

[barsteward]

Waiting for Ma to mail me some piccies of his I'll post them then. It's a similar idea to that of Andy Taylor's but I suspect a lot cheaper,
Ps ...just bought myself a SP 3 off flee bay....what do you think?



This item is in good condition.



Features

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Voice Prompt turn by turn directions
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Powered by 12 volt adapter with integrated external speaker or 6 AA batteries ( batteries not included)
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128MB data card
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500 way points and places of interest pre loaded
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Shows speed and distance in mph/kph
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Choose between shortest/fastest or route suitable to your vehicle (car, truck, bicycle, etc)
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High resolution 16 colour display

Included in package:

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Manuals
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Pc Interface data cable
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MapSource city navigator Europe version 5
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Card reader
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Adhesive mounting bracket
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Beanbag mount
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128MB data card
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Unlock code for downloading maps of Europe

[jack]

BS

IMHO I think the best GPS out there at the mo is the SP3. This unit cost over a grand when it first came out and now you can pick them up for peanuts, that's what makes them so attrctive!

The only downside to it is the data storage. These cards that Garmin used in the SP3 are small and expensive (still are) but with 2 of these 126mg cards, I did a tour of Normandy, up to Paris and thro Germany on the Castle route to Prague a couple of years ago.

The only reason I updated was to get the faster calculation that the newer units have and obviously the data storage is now the Compact Flash so you can fit all of europe on the 2GB card.

Nice one Les your hooked now mate, just got to get your head round the software now

Oh and I aint forgot. will be over soon

[Tim]

Big Kevs



ya can contact him on www.hyperbikes.forumsplace.com

[Tigger]

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Beanbag mount
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is it comfortable

[barsteward]

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Beanbag mount
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is it comfortable

Only if your a bean....would you like to borrow it

[REEFER]

keep your eye on fleabay les for a 256mb data card as there is 512 ones out now..although the 512 dont work in the sp3 it means the price of the 256 ones has dropped..theres a ebay store in germany thats doing them for about £35..loads of feedback so all cosha..they are £130 in maplin
ps..dont tell tim

[Tim]

keep your eye on fleabay les for a 256mb data card as there is 512 ones out now..although the 512 dont work in the sp3 it means the price of the 256 ones has dropped..theres a ebay store in germany thats doing them for about £35..loads of feedback so all cosha..they are £130 in maplin
ps..dont tell tim

I fookin 'eard that

[MaXX2]

Photography is crap but at least it can be seen. The cost of the mounting bracket was 14p