Tank bag or something
#11
03-16-2012, 01:30 PM
I'm with you on using a gps! The further we travel the more useful they get. I always carry maps as well. The gps always knows where you are, but checking on a map can be helpful to make sure you're heading in the right direction!
In choosing a gps make sure that it is easy to connect it to a 12volt supply and buy it before doing anything for your bike. If you look at 'Battery Chargers' on that website there are other possible wiring options and it may be easier to connect up a supply to your gps.
In choosing a gps make sure that it is easy to connect it to a 12volt supply and buy it before doing anything for your bike. If you look at 'Battery Chargers' on that website there are other possible wiring options and it may be easier to connect up a supply to your gps.
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#12
03-16-2012, 02:57 PM
Club Member
For a gps unit I don't, as I blew out on a weatherproof bike one, a TomTom Rider. It seems to me a natural choice in the US would be a Garmin, not least because they are a US brand and the mapping should be as good as it gets. Garmin were slow off the mark with their European mapping (I live in the UK), which is why I bought a European TomTom, although I understand they have caught up now.
As for a tankbag those available to you are different to the ones I can get in the UK. There are two broad groups, magnetic and strapped-on ones. Strapped ones can be a fiddle to install and remove, magnetic ones need a tether to make them safe, especially if you travel at speed without a windshield.
Of those I've looked at on Ebay the ones that catch my eye are branded 'Firstgear Laguna GPS Mini', 'CYCLE CASE RIDER GPS', 'JOE ROCKET HAMMERHEAD'. Use those to search, which will give you a flavour, then you'll get a better idea of the options. Measure your gas tank, so you avoid getting a bag that is too big!
As for a tankbag those available to you are different to the ones I can get in the UK. There are two broad groups, magnetic and strapped-on ones. Strapped ones can be a fiddle to install and remove, magnetic ones need a tether to make them safe, especially if you travel at speed without a windshield.
Of those I've looked at on Ebay the ones that catch my eye are branded 'Firstgear Laguna GPS Mini', 'CYCLE CASE RIDER GPS', 'JOE ROCKET HAMMERHEAD'. Use those to search, which will give you a flavour, then you'll get a better idea of the options. Measure your gas tank, so you avoid getting a bag that is too big!
Last edited by grbrown; 03-16-2012 at 03:35 PM.
#13
03-16-2012, 04:05 PM
#14
03-16-2012, 07:37 PM
Outstanding HDF Member
Here are pics and a link to buy the bag I have. The maker is Nelson-Rigg. This things is awesome. Clear front for GPS, waterproof, will even hold a half gallon of milk. I've done it.
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/..._tank_bag.html
http://www.motorcyclegear.com/parts/..._tank_bag.html
#15
03-16-2012, 10:02 PM
That CL50 is what I was looking at but they stopped making them and I dont see any on ebay.
#16
03-16-2012, 10:03 PM
For a gps unit I don't, as I blew out on a weatherproof bike one, a TomTom Rider. It seems to me a natural choice in the US would be a Garmin, not least because they are a US brand and the mapping should be as good as it gets. Garmin were slow off the mark with their European mapping (I live in the UK), which is why I bought a European TomTom, although I understand they have caught up now.
As for a tankbag those available to you are different to the ones I can get in the UK. There are two broad groups, magnetic and strapped-on ones. Strapped ones can be a fiddle to install and remove, magnetic ones need a tether to make them safe, especially if you travel at speed without a windshield.
Of those I've looked at on Ebay the ones that catch my eye are branded 'Firstgear Laguna GPS Mini', 'CYCLE CASE RIDER GPS', 'JOE ROCKET HAMMERHEAD'. Use those to search, which will give you a flavour, then you'll get a better idea of the options. Measure your gas tank, so you avoid getting a bag that is too big!
As for a tankbag those available to you are different to the ones I can get in the UK. There are two broad groups, magnetic and strapped-on ones. Strapped ones can be a fiddle to install and remove, magnetic ones need a tether to make them safe, especially if you travel at speed without a windshield.
Of those I've looked at on Ebay the ones that catch my eye are branded 'Firstgear Laguna GPS Mini', 'CYCLE CASE RIDER GPS', 'JOE ROCKET HAMMERHEAD'. Use those to search, which will give you a flavour, then you'll get a better idea of the options. Measure your gas tank, so you avoid getting a bag that is too big!
Was actually referring to a device charger. Any ideas on that??
#17
03-19-2012, 02:09 PM
Nelson Rigg has a series of solar panel equipped tank bag - the SLR-15 / 20 / 25 which are supposed to be able to charge your phone while you ride.
They also sell just the solar kit. http://nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1635
They also sell just the solar kit. http://nelsonrigg.com/store/product.aspx?pid=1635
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