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#Post#: 573--------------------------------------------------
GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: March 15, 2014, 7:59 pm
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Any thoughts about a GPS unit for the 690? I don't mean just
the type that will find the nearest gas station, but one that
could actually have trails in it. Looking at this ariticle -
http://www.rideadv.com/ride-adventures-tour-and-rentals-blog/bid/100890/The-Bes…
/>- they seem to really like the Garmin Montana 650; expensive b
ut
worth it?
#Post#: 574--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: coarsegoldkid Date: March 15, 2014, 11:24 pm
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I have a Garmin Zumo 665 with lifetime maps for use on my BMW
R1200RT and the KTM690. I've ridden through some very rocky
terrain with it and it keeps working. It will show all the
trails available on the maps. Some regions have specific maps
with better detail I've been told. I just use the lifetime ones
and Basecamp for planning. Basecamp has gone through many
changes since I first decided to learn it. I like it. Others
hate it with a passion. No matter what GPS you get you can't
beat a detailed paper map to assist you in the field. I
especially like to collect tracks of rides and see where I've
been. I hear that the Montana allows topo maps and maybe a few
other functions that the Zumo does not. The Zump 350 series has
a great screen for bright sunlight.
#Post#: 576--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Rusty Shovel Date: March 16, 2014, 4:16 pm
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I've had the Montana for a couple years now. I love it. I
especially like how easy it is to read in bright sunlight. I
haven't bothered with topi maps because I think all the lines
make it hard to see the roads. I do, however, have a
subscription to Bird's Eye, which lets me download arial imagery
of unmarked trails. I really like that feature.
#Post#: 577--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Dogfarm Date: March 16, 2014, 5:39 pm
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I am planning to upgrade to a Montana so I am selling my Oregon
if you want to ease into things. I always ran it off
rechargeable batteries instead of trying to wire it to the bike.
I always carried a spare set of AA batteries but never had to
use them.
The kit includes: Oregon 450T, City Navigator North America NT
2011.11, Topo USA 100K Map, 16 Gb Micro SD Card, 4 rechargeable
batteries and charger, Ram Mount Holder. $200 plus shipping.
So to put it on the bike you would need to mount a Ram ball and
add a Ram arm. I am not selling mine because I need them. To
hook it your computer you just need a cord with a micro USB on
one end and regular USB on the other end. Garmin Basecamp is
free and can be used to plan trips and interface with the
Oregon.
#Post#: 578--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: March 16, 2014, 8:47 pm
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Thanks for the info; I'll have to check-out ' Bird's Eye'. What
I don't like about the Oregon is the smaller screen. Originally
I had a small screen device (I forget what some kind of Garmin)
that was made for hiking; there is no way that you can read it
at speed. It would help if you were lost, but not while
ridding. There are area in Colorado that are 40 square miles
where you can ride, and a lot of it looks the same; neat, but
easy to get lost. I have heard an interesting debate between
the Zumo and the Montana; some say that you can see the trails
on the Zumo, and some say that you need a trails type GPS. I
could see some forest roads being on the Zumo, but single track?
What I do like about the Montana is how customizable it is, and
how you can run a normal type of Garmin screen on it for highway
navigation. Torturetech (Turatech) makes a holder for it, but I
think it is about $200. I just checked 'Bird's Eye'; I'm glad
it worked for you - maybe it's good in your area - the Amazon
reviews were less than favorable.
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Re: GPS for the 690
By: Rusty Shovel Date: March 17, 2014, 9:14 am
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The extra screen size is why I went with the Montana and I
haven't regretted it. I would advise against the touratech
mount. Get the Rugged AMPS mount and attach it to a long arm
Ram Mount. It works great and is about $130 cheaper.
#Post#: 582--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Colorado Rider Date: March 17, 2014, 6:40 pm
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Thanks for the advise on the GPS mount. I've noticed that the
latest debate seems to be between the Garmin Montana, and the
similarly named Garmin Monterra. The Monterra has WiFi and
Bluetooth, but as with a lot of early releases, may yet be
buggy.
#Post#: 584--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Rusty Shovel Date: March 17, 2014, 7:16 pm
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Also the Monterra's GPS receiver is supposed to be more
sensitive, but I don't see how it's sensitivity could be a vast
improvement; the Montana is spot on. WiFi might be nice if it
could be used for downloading tracks at sponsored events and
between GPS's. If all it lets you do is download photos, who
cares?
#Post#: 587--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: Endo Date: March 17, 2014, 10:58 pm
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Check these guys out
http://www.rokform.com/
I haven't got a GPS for the bike yet but was toying with just
using my iphone as said GPS not only to save money but I'm going
to carry my phone anyway so its one less thing for me to pack
around also. Just found out they finally make a motorcycle mount
so with any luck I hope to get one before to long. I already
have one of their iphone cases & can honestly say Rokform makes
a bitchin product. Just another option to consider ;)
#Post#: 593--------------------------------------------------
Re: GPS for the 690
By: ChipStevens Date: March 18, 2014, 2:57 pm
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I use my iPhone with a Garmin app on my GS. It works well but
does have some shortcomings.
1) It uses more then 1.2 amps when also using audio with the
GPS. It needs the 2.1 amp adaptor.
2) the vibration is hard on the USB connector on the iPhone. The
smaller iPhone 5 plug is better.
3) you can't create tracks on the iPhone for off road use. You
can create routes for on road and limited off road use. You can
create tracks in a program like Basecamp and email the track to
your phone and open the attachment in the Scenic Map App.
4) you can't transfer routes or tracks to and
from Basecamp directly.
I understand you can create tracks in Google earth convert them
to a file that Scenic Map can open but I haven't tried it yet. I
use a Garmin Montana for off road. chip
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