What form of navigation do we use. Me i look at a map put a route in my head and head out. I do use a tank bag and write the directions on paper and read on the bag. I have use a roll chart in my enduro and turkey run days, it works fine. and the GPS when i drive. I just need something for my Road King. I would like a tank bag but cannot seem to find one. Any direction would be good as long as the road has curves and no cars. If someone made a tank bag with map window i would try it. With the roll chart it is more work but more compact.

 

Roll chart for events that use them. Usually dual sport type rides.

GPS for specifically getting from point A to point B. Also lets me know where I am, and where home is.

Tank bag and paper map for creative travels and finding interesting looking roads.

Nothing for when I just don't care.

 

I use my smartphone mounted to my handlebars or in some cases keep it in my pocket and listen to verbal directions. Been looking at this as well: http://www.motomappers.com/

 

there are so many choices, I do like the tank bag/ map holders, and i have heard the issue with the RK ignition switch. A GPS is not my speed. 2019 is my run out so i do have time to get it right

 

GPS for nearly all. I plan my exact routes and typically have them well memorized before heading out, however the GPS is a nice back-up in case I wander off in thought to remind me my turn is coming up.

Tank bags are nice as well. I have one, but rarely use it. My o/l uses it more than I do because she is on a softail with no GPS. I don't know why you can't find any. Kuryakyn and others have them. I just use a large microfiber towel between it and the tank.

Just look at all of the tank bag options out there:
https://www.google.com/search?q=magn...w=1007&bih=596

 

 

i did use the phone for a few days, used up all my data and had to pay extra. so phone for me is out of question.

 

Not if you download a stand alone navigation app. There are many, including many of which are free. Personally, my stand alone choice is maps.me, but I've also got Scenic installed.

The likes of Google is dandy, but not only does it eat some data, but if you ride outside of cell coverage frequently you can find yourself driving off its display map.

 

Actually, the Google Maps app does download 'offline maps' now (at lease on my iphone it does), so depending on how far out of range of cell service you are, you may not run out before it is able to reconnect.