Who would put this on their Bike? Isn't it enough they know where One is by Toll Roads etc..Reasons For? & Reasons No?

 

I have a Garmin 550 Zuma on my other bike. It came in handy a lot of times.

 

I was thinking of getting one. but I don't want that ugly mount on my handle bars. I might Velcro it on under the spedo or just put it in my pocket with an earphone to tell me when to turn.

 

1. Can't wear earphones on a bike In Rhode Island.
2. The time it takes to look at the little screen, in the sun, wearing shades, is twice as long as it takes for a Suburban to cream your ***.

 

I have a TomTom Rider 2 that comes with a bluetooth headset. Works great. I use the GPS whenever I am going on a trip where I would normally need a map. The GPS is easier to read than a map in a tank bag. It also knows where the nearest gas station, hospital, hotel, restaurant are. Its a tool, not a decoration on the bike so when I need to use it I don't really care what it looks like I just care about what it does.


With regard to the original post. Who are they and what do they know?

 

my buddy has a garmin zuma and it's awesome. we did about 475 mis. this weekend in two days up in the pocono mtns. in pennsy. the feeling of not worrying about where your going or getting lost is great, just ride baby!

 

+1 - I've probably found and ridden hundreds of roads in the middle of nowhere that I wouldn't have without my GPS. There are may great unmarked roads and intersections in rural places across the country and it's not unusual for some of these roads to have several different names. Figuring them out with a paper map at 55 mph when you're not even sure where you are on that map doesn't work very well.

If used properly, a GPS can be a great tool for finding new adventures.

When it comes to comments regarding earphones, check your local state laws. All the states I am aware of permit a single ear device.

 

Part of the adventure of riding is discovering new roads and places BECAUSE YOU ARE LOST! GPS is a great tool (I guess) if you only want to get from point A to point B. They're probably especially nice when fuel is running low, although I'll never have one. Of course, I still use a lensatic compass and a topographical map when I hunt. . . . .

 

Not being " Born & Raised " in Wv , this GPS gives Me a bearing to find My direction anywhere I ride. Next one I get will be hard wired to the bike as this one is battery operated . The bar set up isn't bad tho....WVleo

 

I use the Garmin 550 Zumo also.

It's saved a lot of time and frustration on multi-state trips. Not perfect, but certainly useful for many routine issues - and it really comes into play when you suddenly have problems or weather emergencies etc.

YMMV...