[Goldwinger1984]

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ubarw, there are many different types of GPS units out there for different purposes and wallet sizes.

Myself, I use a Garmin Rino 120 which has a built in two wayradio with a range of 7 miles. This is a very simple hand held unit that I can attach to my Wing with a handlebar mount. The advantage I find with this unit is that I can take it on my boat, use it in my car or carry it in my pocket, but, it is only a point to point unit and does not have color maps like the fancier models(balck and white only and a small screen display area). You can interface with a computer and set up routes and waypoints and do uploads and downloads. It has a lot of features, but, you really need to study the manual to figure out how to work it properly. All in all I have found it to be an excellent tool for my needs, but, it's more of a universal GPS, although extremely accurate,and not so much a display/show toy that many Wing owners prefer.

I'll get a pic of it mounted on my Wing and post it here later.

Vic

 

[Goldwinger1984]

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jj, you make a very good point and it is so much fun to get lost on a motorcycle, but, sometimes those electronic devices can really be a life saver in certain situations.

You can also use these units for tracking mileage for business expenses along with determining faster and more directalternate routes which may also save you some cash. I used to laugh at these things also until I got one.

PS. It would be great to have someone likeyou on my boat when the GPS batteries go dead on a foggy day. LOL

Vic