Post by: Kenbob on 20 July 2017, 05:33:01 pm
Which twatnav do you use on your bikes, looking to get one for the fazer but can't decide.
Real world opinion is better than sales blurb methinks.
Post by: celticbiker on 20 July 2017, 06:23:45 pm
Post by: vinnyb on 20 July 2017, 06:40:19 pm
Post by: johnakay on 20 July 2017, 07:05:22 pm
(https://www.vicarious-shop.com/image.php?type=P&id=642)
Post by: johnakay on 20 July 2017, 07:06:47 pm
'MEH!' WTF?:lol :lol :lol
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Post by: mr self destruct on 20 July 2017, 07:46:55 pm
Post by: Kenbob on 20 July 2017, 08:12:09 pm
'MEH!' WTF?WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING
Post by: locksmith on 20 July 2017, 08:14:54 pm
Post by: Billy Balthorpe on 20 July 2017, 08:39:58 pm
Proper road map book - research before I go - write road numbers, directions and place names on a piece of paper - store under clear pocket of tankbag - go.
Post by: limax2 on 20 July 2017, 09:25:08 pm
Mounted mine on a bracket above the clocks on my boxeye 600.
For a touch of luxury I added this sun shield made out of a plastic container that had previously held some soap capsule things for the washing machine.
Post by: vinnyb on 20 July 2017, 09:27:40 pm
So sorry 'meh'! WTF?'MEH!' WTF?WHY ARE YOU SHOUTING
Post by: Arfa on 20 July 2017, 09:49:10 pm
Post by: Grahamm on 20 July 2017, 09:59:11 pm
I've used the Tom Tom rider 2 for years.
Likewise. It's simple and does the job.
Post by: Frosties on 20 July 2017, 11:55:29 pm
I use a TomTom XL2 that I got for the car several years ago and put it in one of those waterproof holder things for mounting on a motorbike. (Off Ebay). Not as easy to use as a proper motorbike one but a lot cheaper and does what I need. A mate has a later car type TomTom and seems to have a few problems with it sometimes.
Mounted mine on a bracket above the clocks on my boxeye 600.
Using the exact same unit & case as Limax but mounted between bar clamps.
Post by: Mick-H on 21 July 2017, 12:25:48 am
Post by: mtread on 21 July 2017, 10:16:03 am
Post by: slimwilly on 21 July 2017, 12:08:57 pm
Post by: reggit on 23 July 2017, 07:44:58 am
Used a zumo 550 for years - it's died now :-( not rushing to get a new one though as my trips have been somewhat curtailed by kids :-(.
Would definitely get another though when I get more freedom again!
Post by: fazerscotty on 23 July 2017, 10:26:04 am
Post by: locksmith on 23 July 2017, 12:37:18 pm
Post by: tommyardin on 24 July 2017, 09:19:06 am
this my satnav...
(https://www.vicarious-shop.com/image.php?type=P&id=642)
Bit of a safety hazard having that thing stuck on your front screen, especially if your journey crosses from one page to another. Bet at motorway speeds the pages flip back and forth by themselves.
I left my last AA map plugged into my computer overnight and it never did update.
Post by: tommyardin on 24 July 2017, 09:29:09 am
I use a TomTom XL2 that I got for the car several years ago and put it in one of those waterproof holder things for mounting on a motorbike. (Off Ebay). Not as easy to use as a proper motorbike one but a lot cheaper and does what I need. A mate has a later car type TomTom and seems to have a few problems with it sometimes.
Mounted mine on a bracket above the clocks on my boxeye 600.
Using the exact same unit & case as Limax but mounted between bar clamps.
I use Tom Tom 820 Go-Live same case off evilBay, had a spare Go-Pro handle bar mount/clamp set the angle of it up marked joints with Tip X pen took it apart and super glued it together, works a treat, one thumb screw and it's completely removed from the bike,mounting and all.
Post by: Kenbob on 24 July 2017, 12:43:45 pm
Was looking at wiring it from the battery as I don't want to fiddle with the loom.
Perhaps this should be a thread on its own
Post by: Buzz on 25 July 2017, 03:57:35 pm
- Fuse tap (Ebay 221696218978) - used to piggyback onto the switched headlight circuit
- Female cigarette lighter adapter (Ebay 291991902491) - stored under seat, connected to live from fuse tap above
- Male Cigarette USB charger - (Ebay 262774719132) - Double port so the missus can charge her phone as well
- 2 m long USB cable (Ebay 252836570885) - Cable goes under petrol tank and is cable tied to the bars, the exposed end is tucked under the tank when not in use.
The whole lot cost about £7 and has worked rain and shine for the last 5 years or so.
Post by: mtread on 25 July 2017, 05:30:22 pm
Post by: Frosties on 25 July 2017, 05:56:52 pm
Sounds good, but how do you get the cable into the waterproof cover?
:groan [size=78%] The standard Satnav charger lead with it's tiny winy connector goes through the itsy bitsy hole in the case. The other end goes into either a USB or cigarette socket.[/size]
Post by: mtread on 25 July 2017, 09:10:19 pm
I'll stick with my fully waterproof Rider methinks :D
Post by: Kenbob on 26 July 2017, 12:57:28 pm
Best bet is a cig lighter socket under the seat wired to the batt then. Probably.
Post by: mtread on 26 July 2017, 03:33:11 pm
Post by: Kenbob on 26 July 2017, 04:02:25 pm
If I can foc up putting a seat back on just imagine what I could do with a loom.
Post by: Grayo on 26 July 2017, 04:39:20 pm
I don't go anywhere near looms.
If I can foc up putting a seat back on just imagine what I could do with a loom.
I put a male Optimate plug on the end of mine and run the cable under the tank and seat so I can plug it in to the Optimate charging lead under the seat which is fused.
Post by: mtread on 26 July 2017, 04:47:56 pm
Post by: Frosties on 26 July 2017, 07:14:39 pm
I don't go anywhere near looms.
If I can foc up putting a seat back on just imagine what I could do with a loom.
I put a male Optimate plug on the end of mine and run the cable under the tank and seat so I can plug it in to the Optimate charging lead under the seat which is fused.
All the best ideas are the simplest - love it :thumbup :thumbup