• Required reading for all forum users!!!

    Welcome!
    Register to access the full functionality of the GSResources forum. Until you register and activate your account you will not have full forum access, nor will you be able to post or reply to messages.

    A note to new registrants...
    All new forum registrations must be activated via email before you have full access to the forum.

    A Special Note about Email accounts!
    DO NOT SIGN UP USING hotmail, outlook, gmx, sbcglobal, att, bellsouth or email.com. They delete our forum signup emails.

    A note to old forum members...
    I receive numerous requests from people who can no longer log in because their accounts were deleted. As mentioned in the forum FAQ, user accounts are deleted if you haven't logged in for the past 6 months. If you can't log in, then create a new forum account. If you don't get an error message, then check your email account for an activation message. If you get a message stating that the email address is already in use, then your account still exists so follow the instructions in the forum FAQ for resetting your password.

    Have you forgotten your password or have a new email address? Then read the forum FAQ for details on how to reset it.

    Any email requests for "can't log in anymore" problems or "lost my password" problems will be deleted. Read the forum FAQ and follow the instructions there - that's what we have one for...

  • This forum is for placing reviews for parts, accessories, gear and service as it relates to your GS motorcycle. The key here is "GS Related". There is a bit of latitude here but we don't want to see a review on Maytag washers just because that's what you use to clean your riding jacket in.

    Keep your review as factual as possible and please refrain from personal attacks. Posted articles will be reviewed by the Editors and may be removed at their discretion.

    So let's make this a useful addition to the forum! A special pat on the back goes to Hap Call for coming up with this great idea.

    The views expressed in this forum are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of "The GSResources" or the editors.

  • Returning Visitors

    If you are a returning visitor who never received your confirmation email, then odds are your email provider is blockinig emails from our server. The only thing that can be done to get around this is you will have to try creating another forum account using an email address from another domain.

    If you are a returning visitor to the forum and can't log in using your old forum name and password but used to be able to then chances are your account is deleted. Purges of the databases are done regularly. You will have to create a new forum account and you should be all set.

$100 motorcycle GPS!

  • Thread starter Thread starter RYwoodview
  • Start date Start date
I got mine last week.
I was able to update the firmware without an issue on vista.
Still need to order the updated maps for 80 bucks.. but that will also put it inline with the higher model i was told from tech support.
But it worked for me as I took it to my parents about 2 hours away in the cage..
 
Archania said:
I got mine last week.
I was able to update the firmware without an issue on vista.
Click to expand...
Really?! I had a feeling the guy on the phone was just trying to get rid of me. He did say they don't "recommend" Vista.
 
now thats wierd..
i installed the software that came with it.
Checked online for an update - not one that you need to purchase.
Firmware version = 1.72.18.02
That was the one i downloaded and installed..
 
Archania said:
now thats wierd..
i installed the software that came with it.
Checked online for an update - not one that you need to purchase.
Firmware version = 1.72.18.02
That was the one i downloaded and installed..
Click to expand...
Turns out it's 64-bit windows it doesn't like. I'll have to find a friend with an "old" computer.
 
interesting..
my laptop is still running xp... gonna have to keep it that way.. lol
 
I tried a low end Magellan GPS a couple of years ago. I received it as a gift and thought it would be good to learn on. Its cost was $180 but by the time I bought the map software, memory card and interface it was most of the way to a real GPS which it was not. It's interface was serial port, not a USB, but an old RS232 type connection; this in 2006. As bad as the GPS was, and it was, the mapping software was much worse; primitive functionality and some weird kind of proprietary interface. But worst of all by far was the customer service. Every time I contacted them the response was on the level of "that's the way it is, your problem, and why are you bothering us?" I stayed with it much too long because I just couldn't accept that any company could be that bad and still be in business. I was wrong. They were that bad and they stayed in business. Probably the overall worst consumer product performance I ever experienced.

I would never allow myself to be dependent upon the Meridian company (Magellan manufacturerer) ever again for anything. I would not take it's top of the line model of anything if you gave it to me. If you paid me to take it I would and then immediately throw it away. I can't think of anyone I dislike strongly enough to give it to.
 
Don, next time please don't hold back, just tell us how you really feel... lol. ;)
 
It is pretty ridiculous as well that Magellan doesn't let you download drivers off their website. They'd rather sell you another CD-ROM.
 
It's too bad to hear the problems you had with Magellan, Don. They are the only GPS company to have committed to keeping up with mapping snowmobile trails, which are a convoluted mess that change every year. My next GPS was definitely going to be a Magellan because of this. I'll likely never use GPS in a car or bike again, I find them useless for me. But on the sled, off road and in the backcountry, a GPS dropping breadcrumbs can be very helpful, and having the corridor trails listed would be nice.
 
tkent02 said:
GPS on a bike... Just sounds wrong to me.
Wouldn't that take all the fun out of getting lost?
Navigation was simpler when decisions were made by taking the road with the most corners in view, the least cars, or just taking the higher of the two.
Best trips ever were done this way, no maps, no destination.
Click to expand...

The Idea I like about a GPS is that I could go out on a ride with out any car on where I am going. Then when I finally get done and want to go home I can just tell the GPS to show me the way.
 
n1elkyfan said:
The Idea I like about a GPS is that I could go out on a ride with out any car on where I am going. Then when I finally get done and want to go home I can just tell the GPS to show me the way.
Click to expand...

Very handy to find gas. I used mine just today for exactly that purpose while out exploring. In this regard, it's not really any different than carrying a very detailed map.
 
megellan needs to fix thier website.. its tough trying to find info in there
 
Great Magellan customer service, too...

Great Magellan customer service, too...

My Roadmate 2200T started acting funny, after installing the firmware upgrade with the Crossover conversion and updated maps. The screen image dropped off half a line at the bottom, sometimes it booted up in northward orientation rather than as I was facing, etc.

I called Magellan, since this was about 75 days into the refurb 90 day warranty period. The rep offered to repair it, with an estimated 21 day turnaround. I asked whether a replacement could be sent faster, so I'd be without it more briefly, but said that either option was acceptable. After conferring with a supervisor, he shipped a newer, refurbished Crossover model itself! (In fact, he ordered it into shipping before coming back on line with me.) And he was fine with me keeping and using the converted Roadmate until receiving the replacement Crossover, which I received in the predicted 5 business days.

On its arrival, I noticed that the Crossover didn't have the newer version 2 maps I'd bought for the Roadmate. These cost $80, but can only be installed on the serial number they were purchased for. So I called back, and asked if they'd send me the v. 2 maps for this Crossover. The answer was yes, just as quickly. I returned the Roadmate the same day. They only wanted the GPS unit itself, so now I own 2 sets of the included accessories, which may come in very handy along the way.

I hope no one else buying the Roadmate 2200T I recommended has such problems with the unit. But it is really impressive how far beyond the warranty terms Magellan went, and with such alacrity, to replace my unit ASAP with the current improved one, complete with upgrades. WOW!

Haven't received my rebate yet, but after this, I don't even care.
 
I recently picked up two streetpilot 2720's off e-bay. Both were used and missing some accessories. The 2720 is a discontinued model, similar to their 2820( but without all the bells and whistles), and it is was made for motorcycles. It's a basic model but is perfect for exploring on the bike. I got one for $92 and the other for $75. I'm going to mount one on the motorcycle and use the other one in the car. I think the vendor was 2nd turn. I was able to update the firmware and the maps to the latest versions without any problems. RAM makes motorcycle mounts for this model and garmin has lots of accessories. I'm really happy so far with both units. I've tried numerous times to get myself lost but the 2720 always reroutes me to the destination.
 
So this $100 GPS is now a paper-weight. On a car trip it suddenly acted as if I was touching the screen in random places and doing all kinds of weird things. This happened about once every 30 minutes. Then today on a 4 1/2 hour motorcycle ride it did this constantly. :mad:
 
Garmin 2720

Garmin 2720

Guys ,
Over on another site I frequent either inthe tech or gadget pages there is an offer for "new' refurbed by Garmin, and I may be wrong on model 2720 or 2820....its a complet unit, car set up software and all.....you would need motorcycle specific monut but last price was 129. with a warranty from Garmin...that aint bad!
Rodm850g:-k
p.s.
Sport-Touring.net:)
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top