Mary#17 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I've given up on programming our GPS with our trip routes and we pretty much only use it now for gas and when we are lost. Maybe a ZUMO will get cheaper eventually?Anyway, got tired of stopping and pulling out the paper with our routes and trying to give hubby useless hand signals that we missed our road and I came up with this. Nothing fancy but it works well for us so I figured I'd share.It's basically a football wrist play guide ($10 from Dick's Sporting) that I inserted with a velcro loop. Seems to work well on both our triples and they couldn't be more different so I think it may work well on other types of triples as well. Take care and safe riding!!Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrown57 Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 I hated wearing those things in HS Great idea and looks good! :plus1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 i usually use a tank bag with a map pocket on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 23, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Yeah, I used to have tank bags on my other bikes but have decided I'm done with them for lots of different reasons so this is more for if you don't have a tank bag. But my old tank bags did work great. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earache Posted July 23, 2012 Report Share Posted July 23, 2012 Looks vaguely familiar...I had a roll chart on my old CBR - worked great although it was a pain to load sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jschaf Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I use an even lower tech device: 2" wide painters tape & a sharpie for shorthand directions on the tank. Maps are dangerous for on the fly nav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I use an even lower tech device: 2" wide painters tape & a sharpie for shorthand directions on the tank. Maps are dangerous for on the fly nav.I had considered that but it's not unusual for me to have 20 roads planned (sometimes more if I'm really optimistic) but I think that's a good alternative too. I'm pretty happy with this set up. We didn't get too lost this last time around and a lot less stopping to figure out what was next on the trip.Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 buys a Ducati but a zumo is too expensive, first world problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 buys a Ducati but a zumo is too expensive, first world problems Eh, it's because I don't spend money on Zumo's that I can afford the Ducati. Funny though. I was waiting for that comment, lol. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 i kid of course. I wouldn't buy a zumo when the $50 nuvi 650 I have takes about 2 mins to upload pre planned routes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 i kid of course. I wouldn't buy a zumo when the $50 nuvi 650 I have takes about 2 mins to upload pre planned routesnuvi 650? Do you input it manually or plan in something else and then import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 And where did you get it for $50? Just did a quick search and they are $400 on Amazon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Sorry, just notice you said upload. What are you using? Google or something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 you can plot routes on mapquest. All I do is plot my route, plug in using usb to mini usb (digital camera style cord) and with 2 clicks it sends it to the gps unitI got mine used on ebay. I didn't really care about the battery life because I have a powerlet in the steering stem and gps is mounted to the front tank bolts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Excellent! Thanks for the info. I'm going to look around for one of those. I still like the idea of using the GPS - just couldn't get mine to work. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 What GPS brand are you using, Mary? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Excellent! Thanks for the info. I'm going to look around for one of those. I still like the idea of using the GPS - just couldn't get mine to work. Maryi think all in all my GPS setup cost me $120 which included the gps unit, the powerlet and cord, tank bolt mount and cradle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 But what he failed to inform you of is that along with the $120 in cash, he had to mow 40 lawns, trim 60 hedges, and weed 10 gardens. Mexican labor is cheap these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 What GPS brand are you using, Mary?It's a Garmin Nuvi 255w. I've tried using it with GoogleMaps and the Harley Trip Planner and it just won't work. Haven't tried Mapquest so I may give that a try later. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad324 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 the 2xx series do not have the capability no matter what you read so don't bother trying. I also have a 255 in my truck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wicked94s10 Posted July 24, 2012 Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 Its just not an adventure with a GPS, just ride its how you find the good stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary#17 Posted July 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2012 I hear what you are saying but I'm over 2 hours away from southern ohio and any of the good roads. Even the Coshocton area is a good 1.5 hours away. I have a 5 yr old and a 2 yr. old and my time is really limited (as are babysitters) so I try hard to make sure the roads we ride are good ones. My adventure days will come again when they are older. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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