redrider
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Gps
Following good advice given so far,determine what you want your GPS to accomplish. some units have NA maps preloaded.No fussing with computer. You can use it to monitor your speed in MPH in the US likewise in KPH in Canada.(may save a speeding ticket) You can have waterproof if its mostly on the bike. I like to see elevation while riding in the mountains. I use an earbud for voice directions in unfamiliar traffic without taking my eyes away from traffic. It can be hardwired or battery ( my battery is 18 hrs).It is also used in the car. It is small enough to be carried in a pocket. It sits in a ram mount.
I also use a new unit in a tank bag. Touch screen is easy to operate BUT glancing down to read the unit takes eyes off the road and is very dangerous IMHO. battery on this unit is only 4hrs..
Also,if you are far from home and breakdown,a GPS will provide precise co-ordinates for help.
I've had GPS for 3 yrs now and it has improved my riding pleasure. My 2 cents worth.
Following good advice given so far,determine what you want your GPS to accomplish. some units have NA maps preloaded.No fussing with computer. You can use it to monitor your speed in MPH in the US likewise in KPH in Canada.(may save a speeding ticket) You can have waterproof if its mostly on the bike. I like to see elevation while riding in the mountains. I use an earbud for voice directions in unfamiliar traffic without taking my eyes away from traffic. It can be hardwired or battery ( my battery is 18 hrs).It is also used in the car. It is small enough to be carried in a pocket. It sits in a ram mount.
I also use a new unit in a tank bag. Touch screen is easy to operate BUT glancing down to read the unit takes eyes off the road and is very dangerous IMHO. battery on this unit is only 4hrs..
Also,if you are far from home and breakdown,a GPS will provide precise co-ordinates for help.
I've had GPS for 3 yrs now and it has improved my riding pleasure. My 2 cents worth.