Re: GPS on Motorcycles

From: Burnie M (burniem.NOSPAM_at_ozemail.com.au)
Date: 10/02/04


Date: Sun, 03 Oct 2004 09:43:20 +1000

Power offs running from batteries on the GPS V and GPSmap 176 but no
issues with RAM mounts once the bike power was used.

GPSmap 276C runs fine from batteries on za RAM mount witn no issues
on my Suzuki SV1000

On Sat, 2 Oct 2004 18:13:14 -0400, "giganews" <jnicely2@comcast.net>
wrote:

>Interested in which cushioned mount you are using. The RAM mount I am using
>for my Quest still has a lot of vibration at times.
>
>"Blank" <noone@example.net> wrote in message
>news:DwF7d.308929$Fg5.58321@attbi_s53...
>>I used a Garmin GPSMap 176 for a couple of years, and just upgraded to the
>> 276C. That is a fantastic GPS, and the screen is perfectly readable in any
>> and all light conditions, including direct sunlight.
>>
>> I have had vibration problems with both the 176 and the 276 on a RAM mount
>> though. I am now using a much better cushioned mount and just finished a
>> 4000 mile trip with no problems.
>>
>> Carl.
>>
>> "Tim Meyer" <tgmeyer@execpc.com> wrote in message
>> news:9d82ec7c.0409300745.2b9d6a06@posting.google.com...
>>> I am currently using a Garmin GPS38 with the RAM mount on my
>>> motorcycle and am considering upgrading to a Garmin GPS V. Is this
>>> the best way to go for the price or are there better solutions. I use
>>> it on a sail boat and in the car as well.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>>
>>> Tim Meyer
>>
>>
>



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