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07-08-05, 07:08 PM

I use TomTom Mobile with a Nokia 7610. I use an earpiece with the phone in my jacket pocket and the GPS adapter in my rucksack. Although I can't see the instructions while moving, a tank bag would solve this, I find the voice guidance is fine and it does allow you to view the route as a demo before you actually do it, which I think is really good. The only thing I don't like is my phone's battery doesn't last long when using it.

The TomTom Rider, supposed to be released this month, is waterproof and sounds really good but I think Cloggsy's price is a little optimistic as most sites taking pre-orders are asking for about £580-£600

, which is a lot of money compared to other GPS systems and I would rather spend the extra money on the bike.

11-08-05, 05:32 PM

Finally got round to taking a couple of photo's.

Here's the ball mount that shutdown mentioned

and here's my PDA fixed to it

the GPS receiver can be seen in the second photo between the double bubble and the clocks.

The PDA is an iPAQ 2210 with TomTom Navigator running on it (along with the speed camera database)

11-08-05, 05:51 PM

a ball mount !!!

suzuki think of everything !!

TSM · 11-08-05, 05:57 PM

I used my XDA2 with TomTom 5 all the way to portugal. Unfortunatly the maps of france, spain & portugal seem to be a bit outdated and many roundabouts are not shown and sometimes it says second exit on roundabout, but it has now become the third.

I had it in my tankbag so i could see it if i wanted, but also had it connected to my bike headset and 12v.

One problem seems to be that the XDA2 does not like getting very hot, it then turns itself off till it cools down.

Richie · 11-08-05, 06:59 PM

When I'm riding around Europe somewhere where the road signs are in a different language I use a OS map and a Garmin GPS12XL, Old but reliable..

12-08-05, 08:10 AM

cool, where did you get that ball mount?

12-08-05, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markfc

cool, where did you get that ball mount?

from the GPS Warehouse

12-08-05, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markfc

cool, where did you get that ball mount?

He was probably born with 'em...

Oh, sorry, for the GPS

12-08-05, 06:45 PM

Don't use one, your eyes should be on the road not on a GPS system. A mate of mine has one on his BMW and was saying how good it was until he hit the armco barrier on a tight bend in Spain. They are ok in a car but for a bike, stop and look at your map!

12-08-05, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by furkuk

.............., your eyes should be on the road not on a GPS system. ...............

I agree with you............but if you look at my photo you will see a lead from the PDA headphone socket, that fixes to my helmet so I get the verbal instructions of where to turn etc, but also of where static and mobile speed camera's are

11-08-05, 05:57 PM	#24
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I used my XDA2 with TomTom 5 all the way to portugal. Unfortunatly the maps of france, spain & portugal seem to be a bit outdated and many roundabouts are not shown and sometimes it says second exit on roundabout, but it has now become the third. I had it in my tankbag so i could see it if i wanted, but also had it connected to my bike headset and 12v. One problem seems to be that the XDA2 does not like getting very hot, it then turns itself off till it cools down. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

11-08-05, 06:59 PM	#25
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	When I'm riding around Europe somewhere where the road signs are in a different language I use a OS map and a Garmin GPS12XL, Old but reliable.. __________________ My Flickr photos

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07-08-05, 07:08 PM	#21
Valman Guest Posts: n/a	I use TomTom Mobile with a Nokia 7610. I use an earpiece with the phone in my jacket pocket and the GPS adapter in my rucksack. Although I can't see the instructions while moving, a tank bag would solve this, I find the voice guidance is fine and it does allow you to view the route as a demo before you actually do it, which I think is really good. The only thing I don't like is my phone's battery doesn't last long when using it. The TomTom Rider, supposed to be released this month, is waterproof and sounds really good but I think Cloggsy's price is a little optimistic as most sites taking pre-orders are asking for about £580-£600 , which is a lot of money compared to other GPS systems and I would rather spend the extra money on the bike.

11-08-05, 05:32 PM	#22
derbybiker Guest Posts: n/a	Finally got round to taking a couple of photo's. Here's the ball mount that shutdown mentioned and here's my PDA fixed to it the GPS receiver can be seen in the second photo between the double bubble and the clocks. The PDA is an iPAQ 2210 with TomTom Navigator running on it (along with the speed camera database)

11-08-05, 05:51 PM	#23
Quiff Wichard Guest Posts: n/a	a ball mount !!! suzuki think of everything !!

12-08-05, 08:10 AM	#26
markfc Guest Posts: n/a	cool, where did you get that ball mount?

12-08-05, 06:45 PM	#29
furkuk Guest Posts: n/a	Don't use one, your eyes should be on the road not on a GPS system. A mate of mine has one on his BMW and was saying how good it was until he hit the armco barrier on a tight bend in Spain. They are ok in a car but for a bike, stop and look at your map!