GPS models and mounting methods

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by bower100, Feb 18, 2011.

  1. bower100 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wilmington, DE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250CR - '07 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    TY350Trials-BetaRev3-'77RM250-'80YZ
    I'd like to hear opinions from guys who have used a GPS on their dirt bike. What units have you had sucess with.... durable easy to use ect. Also, how'd you mount it?

    I'm thinking of riding the LA-to-Barstow-to-Vegas dual sport in November and while they suggest simply using their roll chart, ( mandatory), I might add a GPS. Never used one on a bike.

    Thanks, Dave in Delaware
  2. HuskyDude Moderator

    Location:
    BC, Canada
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    13/TR650
    Other Motorcycles:
    10/EC300, 76/TY175
    Hey Dave,
    Just a friendly reminder about the search bar at the top. I typed in GPS and got quite a few hits. Might be worth some back reading never know.[IMG]
  3. Motosportz CH Sponsor

    Location:
    Vancouver WA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2021 TE250i, 570 Berg, 500 KTM, 790R
    Other Motorcycles:
    many
  4. bower100 Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Wilmington, DE
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    '83 250CR - '07 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    TY350Trials-BetaRev3-'77RM250-'80YZ
    I often start threads with, " I did a search, but.......". This time I didn't, but yes, I did search. I entered: GPS...., got, "too short to search". Then: mount GPS and got one hit. A thread from BRP about a mount he's working on for a Garmon60CSX with 40MM bolthole spacing. (Maybe I need more search training).[IMG]

    I didn't mention I'm using a TrailTech Vapor now on my te450 mounted in the bullet proof case, replaced stock speedo. While their new "all-in-one" looks nice if it displays any data in small fonts as my Vapor does I can't see it and so it's useless. ( Well not useless, but I'm not about to ride with reading glasses under my goggles.)

    I can see everything on the Garman I have used in the car but yes, it's a 4.5" color display. Is that what everbody else is using on dirtbikes?
    I doubt I'll use a ram mount .... (thinking I'd make something that tucks in behind the TrailTech thats cushioned.

    Whats everbody else using?

    Dave
  5. glangston Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Gardnerville, NV and Mammoth Lakes, CA
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2012 Husqvarna TE 310
    Other Motorcycles:
    2012 BETA 350 RS
    Harmon 60Csx and a ram mount have worked OK.

    There's a newer 60C model available but you'll have to decide if it's worth the extra $$. 60Csx is reduced in price right now
  6. Slowpoke Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Southern Ontario
    I use a Garmin 60CSx with a RAM mount. Durable & versatile.

    Best setup for the $$$