Hey V-man

[LaMonster]

http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php ... 1003365698 (http://www.compuplus.com/insidepage.php3?refer=dealtime&id=1003365698)

[V-MAN]

That is really NICE - thanks for the link! Not sure if "sulking" will get me one though :? Kim is getting tougher on me ... maybe I can convince her that would make a GREAT birthday present ... think she could get it by tomorrow? :wink:

[Redtro]

Lamont...when I was discussing what would be the best Garmin Unit for my application (Truck/Motorcycle), I was interested in the 2620 which also has a hard drive. The salesman told me that a hard drive would not be good on a motorcycle because of the vibration and then told me that I could get a flash card with a large storage capacity that will do the same thing. Just a thought.

[LaMonster]

Not the same as the Garmin.
http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/gp ... prod=IW500 (http://www.cyclegadgets.com/Products/gps/detail.asp?prod=IW500)

The good news doesn't stop there. The iWay has a built in, rugged 20GB hard drive that is designed to withstand even the roughest big-twin vibration. Half the hard drive is used for the Navteq North American detail maps, which are all factory-loaded (updates are available annually on CD/DVD disks) Operation is touch-screen simple, allowing quick entry of destinations (a feature we really love on the Garmin 2610/2620), and the map can be displayed either in a normal overhead view, or a 3D "bird's-eye" perspective.

[Redtro]

8) Cool :D

[valkmaster]

I've been thinking about this unit myself for some time now to replace my old Garmin 176c. They also have two additionnal models to be released this summer with a 7 and 10 inch screen. The iWay500 is probably plenty big enough with a 5 inch screen, a bigger screen will look too "nerdy" on a bike :?

I've been trying to locate a unit somwhere local to check it out with no luck so far. Did you get one ? I see that your old one is now for sale.

[LaMonster]

Mine just came in today as so far I really like it. I was going to hold out for the bigger screen too but now I'm glad I didn't. If this was much bigger I couldn't use it in my truck because I wouldn't be able to look over the top of it. :roll: I can't believe how fast it makes a route and finds an address. Now I need a good set of headsets for a full face helmet. Got any recommendations?



I've been thinking about this unit myself for some time now to replace my old Garmin 176c. They also have two additionnal models to be released this summer with a 7 and 10 inch screen. The iWay500 is probably plenty big enough with a 5 inch screen, a bigger screen will look too "nerdy" on a bike :?

I've been trying to locate a unit somwhere local to check it out with no luck so far. Did you get one ? I see that your old one is now for sale.

[valkmaster]

I have a 3/4 HJC helmet that I use on my Caponord and I installed a set of Sony headphones with some velcro tape inside the ear cups. The wires run under the liner and I just pull the cord to connect to my MP3 player. It's not a great solution but I only spent $15 on the setup. I'm now thinking of installing bigger headphones to get better seal on the ears and maybe drilling a hole in the shell of the helmet to install a mini stereo connector. I also looked at some helmets from J&M (I think) with pre installed headphones but they are very expensive and the quality of the headphones is VERY bad. I tested a set at Americade last year and was very disapointed. They're probably good enough to use with Intercom and CB but not for music.

Another solution that I also used is a set of plug style earphones like Sony Fontopia. They fit inside the ear canal and it's easy to wear a helmet but it's a little more hassle and sometimes they pop out of the ear when you accidently pull on the cord while riding.

Of course, when riding a real bike like my Road Glide you don't need no stinking headphones because the radio comes with the bike :D


Mine just came in today as so far I really like it. I was going to hold out for the bigger screen too but now I'm glad I didn't. If this was much bigger I couldn't use it in my truck because I wouldn't be able to look over the top of it. :roll: I can't believe how fast it makes a route and finds an address. Now I need a good set of headsets for a full face helmet. Got any recommendations?

[Dragbars]

All-a-yall just need to follow a winger........dang paper map cost $ 1.50 !!!!!!! LOL

[Highlander]

There ya go, Dragbars. Wastin' money again. :shock: Just stop at the welcome center rest area and they are free. :lol:

[LaMonster]

All-a-yall just need to follow a winger........dang paper map cost $ 1.50 !!!!!!! LOL

Yea but can you turn off the auto DQ finder on that thing? ;)