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6109
Is anyone using GPS technology as a navigation aid on their scooter. I would think it would be a big help in those areas where one is not too familisr with the...
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rayppcmn
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Dec 3, 2005
12:40 am
6110
Ray, I've been happy with the combination GR60H RAM Handlebar Mount and the Garmin 60CS for my Reflex. The mount fits perfectly and holds securely [except the...
Bill Gentry
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Dec 3, 2005
1:52 pm
6111
I think about aquiring a GPS on occasion, especially for the big trip I am planning next year, but I have always thought: You are never "lost", you are just...
Scootr Grrrl
maureennohara
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Dec 4, 2005
4:02 am
6112
... scooter. Ray, I bought a Garmin GPS76C earlier this summer.Best investment since buying the scooter.I mounted it on the left hand mirror with a bicycle...
Mark Harris
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Dec 4, 2005
4:57 am
6113
Good point, Maureen. I have a very simple Garmin etrex, several years old that I have used on my powered parachute (PPC). On very hazy days, it has been handy...
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rayppcmn
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Dec 4, 2005
4:45 pm
6114
You are absolutely correct! Getting a GPS can change the way you ride and make it less adventurous. There are pros and cons to this, of course. If you have...
Ian Gibbs
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Dec 4, 2005
5:21 pm
6115
Yep. I started out with a Garmin GPS V. I think it's a great "entry level" GPS with auto-routing. My biggest complaint about it is that it has only 15MB of...
Ian Gibbs
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Dec 4, 2005
5:30 pm
6116
thanks for the advice re;running the scoot after the fuel stabil. finally got outside and put the bat back in .7degrees today! the scoot started right away.the...
james hendricks
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Dec 4, 2005
8:43 pm
6117
... I would think it would be a big help in those areas where one is not too familisr with the terrain. I know on my short 123 mile ride last month in the...
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Dec 5, 2005
10:40 am
6118
Not sure if others think it as interesting as I do, but it sure seems that Garmin is the GPS manufacturer of choice for maxiscooterists. Ray, for myself I’ve...
Adam Davila
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Dec 5, 2005
4:21 pm
6119
  ... ....................................................................... I want to thank Adam, Ian, Mark and Bill (and any others I may have skipped) for...
RayPPCmn@...
rayppcmn
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Dec 5, 2005
5:09 pm
6120
Guys: I have sta-bil in the tank, but my Burgman is fuel injected. Do I need to run that sta-bil gas into the system or am I OK letting it just keep the tank...
Scootr Grrrl
maureennohara
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Dec 5, 2005
8:25 pm
6121
SG - You need to get the Sta-Bil into the injectors. They can clog up just like carbs. TomK Mpls, MN Scootr Grrrl <maureennohara@...> wrote: Guys: I...
Tom Kuehn
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Dec 5, 2005
8:28 pm
6122
Lea: Good for You! I have on more than one occasion put my bike in the house, also! It helps you plan out the next year, and more importantly, seeing it...
Scootr Grrrl
maureennohara
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Dec 5, 2005
8:31 pm
6123
All: I think part of my problem, and quite possibly others with me, is that this is technology that seems way over my head! I am sure my computer and cell...
Scootr Grrrl
maureennohara
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Dec 5, 2005
8:32 pm
6124
... ............................................................ It can be overwhelming, but the good news is the manufacturers are racing to make this new...
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rayppcmn
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Dec 5, 2005
9:00 pm
6125
This is interesting, Ray, but I can't justify spending 1200 for something to get me around on the bike! Hopefully, as this technology gets better, the prices...
Scootr Grrrl
maureennohara
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Dec 5, 2005
9:34 pm
6126
... We use a Garmin 2610 color screen GPS with RAM mount to handlebar. It requires a power source as it has no room for batteries. The gel cell battery in the...
Adam D.
davilaguy
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Dec 5, 2005
9:57 pm
6127
I knew of the Tom Tom units for autos, but it is great to see at least one GPS manufacturer designing a model specifically with motorcycles and scooters in...
Adam D.
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Dec 5, 2005
9:59 pm
6128
I have a 2620 - the hard drive version - that I use in my Acura. I wanted to have all the maps available without having to reload, so I went with the hard...
Tom Kuehn
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Dec 5, 2005
10:02 pm
6129
Ok now that we are talking about GPS I have some questions. Do they show county and town roads? Do they show out in the middle of no where roads? I like go and...
martyo2468
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Dec 6, 2005
2:15 am
6130
Marty - The basic answer is Yes - a good mapping GPS will show virtually every road, including little, bitty back roads. The level of detail depends on the...
Tom Kuehn
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Dec 6, 2005
3:28 am
6131
Generally, the answers to your questions are "yes". However (with the exception of the hard-drive based units like the 2620 mentioned below - which are no...
Ian Gibbs
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Dec 6, 2005
3:45 am
6132
I agree. It is way too rich for my blood. But I do beleive that GPS navigators will become (in time) a standard feature in autos and maybe scooters. Price...
RayPPCmn@...
rayppcmn
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Dec 6, 2005
3:49 am
6133
Yes, I think it wont be long before Nav systems are either standard or a very common add-on for motorcycles (like sunroofs in cars). In fact, I understand...
Ian Gibbs
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Dec 6, 2005
4:36 am
6134
Ian is correct that there will be many services in an area that are not listed in a particular map/data set for a GPS. In the case he brings up about the...
Adam Davila
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Dec 7, 2005
1:26 pm
6135
-Hi All The last week or so has been all about GPS services etc.We all know that GPS is a great high tech service that is getting to be popular as the prices...
jpreynolds1946
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Dec 7, 2005
10:08 pm
6136
At the Milan International Cycling and Motorcycling Exposition in mid November, Aprilia introduce some new and updated motorcycle models, including a new...
Adam Davila
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Dec 7, 2005
10:46 pm
6137
It is obvious that GPS technology has its growing pains and may never be as accurate as we would like. However Honda is moving ahead in this area by...
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rayppcmn
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Dec 7, 2005
11:33 pm
6138
While we're on the topic... Don't forget that our YahooGroup has an extensive links section include an area devoted to GPS related accessories.. - Adam - ...
Adam Davila
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Dec 7, 2005
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