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[Twolanerider]

One of our members has asked for a poll and discussion on "favorite" GPS units.  Obviously no poll is ever going to list all the options.  But here is at least something to start with.  Whatever else ought to be listed, pass it on.  Will add them until we run out of space.

So, what is your favorite GPS units and why?  I'm assuming we're talking about for motorcycle use.

[Bubba]

I have the 2620 What I like about it is nothing to download, Touch Screen, able to store routes, it is real good about routing the RIGHT route.

[SEUC-OCD]

I have ordered the Garmin 2730

[Grover]

I'm looking at purchasing the Harley/Garmin Quest unit.
For the price, is this a good unit? Or should I go elsewhere?

Thanks,

Grover

[Twolanerider]

I'm looking at purchasing the Harley/Garmin Quest unit.
For the price, is this a good unit? Or should I go elsewhere?

Thanks,

Grover

Some here have had problems with the mount system.  Perhaps with the GPS unit as well though memory of that seems hazier.  I do remember hearing of enough difficulty to know that I'd never drill big holes in my inner fairing to mount it when other options put more capable units on a handlebar mount.

[Bubba]

I have a RAM mount on my RK that works very well and looks like it belongs there.  The unit sets in the middle of the handle bars under the windshield bag. Is there a better mount for my 06 FLHTCUSE than the handle bar mount?  I know I'll have to change the U-Bolt but just wondering if there was a fairing mount? I kind of like that "it belongs there look"
if you know what I mean.
Bubba

[naitram]

i have a garmin quest, i didnt see the need to pay the extra for the HD on the front, having the dealer DB loaded would be nice but the data is available online and can be loaded in to the non HD version.

the bigest draw back is storage capacity, but the quest2 would allow for all of north america to be loaded at one time

i like that is fairly small and has an internal battery, i have dropped it into my vest pocket and used it on foot for getiing from place to place sight seeing

it can be bar mounted with a RAM kit just like any other GPS

[MJZ]

I have the H-D unit. H-D had a special 200 + - price drop on these a few months ago, it maybe still in effect. At the l;ower price, it is worth that. I have only one major complaint with this unit; if you have an 05 or earlier radio, the voice op only works in the aux mode. If you think you can listen to tunes and get a priority interupt for directions like every other unit, your wrong. I thought I had done something wrong in the installation or set up so I called H-D and Garmin. Both said voice priority will only work with the 06 radio. Plus since the only aux input is on the front of the 05 radio, you have that stupid cable that has to run outside the fairing. The only good thing about the inability to prioritize direction commands, is that you can pitch that out side cable in the can.

[greglyon]

I use a Garmin street pilot (older unit) clamped to the  handlebars.  Portability is the key!  The integrated HD unit for the 2006 bikes lack features and the all important portability.  

[Black_Dog]

I'm going to purchase a new unit after the first of the year, I started with a garmin GPS 2+ 6 or 7 years ago and upgraded to a GPS 5 in 2003, now it's time for the next upgrade, right now I like the 2730.

[Twolanerider]

The 26xx series are all superceded now by the 27xx series units.  There's still stock to be had.  But if you're thinking in that ballpark you might at least look at the 2720.  Might also ask 103Thunder.  I think he's either just got one or is in the process of doing so.

[16HD117]

I've had the Garmin 2620 for about a year now.

[JCZ]

The 26xx series are all superceded now by the 27xx series units.

[Twolanerider]

I'll have mine before our trip in June.

[Crawdaddy]

If I had to do it over, I would definetly buy another Garmin.