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Posted by: Ryche---------------------
Me, being the toy junkie that iam, have thought about getting a GPS unit for riding.. i've messed with them before, and they are actually quite cool.. I've never really had an issue with not being able to find my way back.. but than again, i haven't really gone far, YET.. 
Anyway, anyone here ever use them for riding long distances.. (or atleast a half a gas tank distance) 
Ryche..
Posted by: DahlElama---------------------
Yup... I've used my Garmin III+ for several long rides. Mapping out loops that take at least half a tank.
Posted by: Speedway---------------------
I've got the Garmin e-map, very light weight and clamped to my cross bar. I can down load information (my tracks) right to my computer when I get home. Where I ride, there are hundreds of miles of trails, and every tree virtually looks the same after awhile. I have found my way back to the camp site by using that as a way point and the GPS points in that direction and gives you distance from the camp etc. By the way, always keep a spare set of batteries on you for the long rides, very important! Also, an antivibration holder/clamp is a must for your GPS, especially if you have a 2-smoker.
Hope this helps
Posted by: Speedway---------------------
Oh, and I almost forgot, its backlit by hitting a button, so if you get caught out in the dark, as has happened to me, you can "feel" you way back through the touch of a button. Garmin also makes a "helmet" for the emap, made of rubber to protect it from metiorites in clear pastures or rocks in the air etc. But seriously, it aids in less vibration to the GPS sensitive electronics.
Good luck
Posted by: Rodzilla---------------------
Running the Garmin III+, having the battery on my bike (400EXC) makes it cake to wire it in. Run of bike power not batteries.
If you have not done so, check www.cycoactive.com
Tons of GPS stuff, these guys are the experts
consider having your unit "hardend" (I know that didn't sound right) protects the GPS from vibrating itself to death.
Rod
Posted by: Ryche---------------------
Excellent.. thanx for the responses guys... i like the sound of extra batteries.. good idea.. so is wiring it right to the bike... Knowing me though i'll end up frying something.. :scream: I love the idea of being able to ride without worry of where i turned and wich way i was going.. just follow the trails and let the gps get you home..
Hey Dahla, how many miles is usually half a tank for you.. just curious..,
Ryche.
Posted by: Speedway---------------------
Ryche,
On the GPS unit you decide to buy, just make sure you can download/upload information from maps on you computer. As I have stated, I like my Garmin emap, lightweight, backlit, small in size with fairly big viewing screen and it has an arrow always pointing you in the direction of your waypoint/campsite (only if you are moving). Also make sure it is securley mounted the website above is well worth the money for the anti-vibration mount.
Good luck in not getting lost and pioneering where few have gone before! :D
Posted by: DahlElama---------------------
Half a tank for the Gas Gas is around 30 miles (not riding really hard tho). So that isn't really a long ride. The battery life has been fine for me on these rides.
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