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ofreen · 01-01-2006, 08:47 AM

I'll consider getting one when the price gets down to 50 bucks.

usamz · 01-01-2006, 08:48 AM

What is it with the ever more imaginative gadgets they are trying to get people to mount in (or on) their vehicles. You can count on me NOT buying one of these. The tachometer is enough distraction from the road. Know your route before you go. The same for cage-mounted GPS too.

mii54ws · 01-01-2006, 09:51 AM

I bought a Lowrance iwAY 500C on eBay for $500 and it has been very helpful. At first I was concerned about the distraction, but after a ride or two, that is not at all a problem. Of course I am a gadget freek; have Garmin GPS's in even my pickup.

As for the motorcycle, no need to stop, get out the map (who can remember 8 turns and that many road names over a 3 hours ride). Also, many times the GPS took me to some destination in my home county a different and much better route; of course the opposite is true also. In short, I don't leave home without one.

xxces · 01-01-2006, 10:11 AM

Ummmmm..... BMW did this with Garmin and still does. Not really news.

They already have one thing in common, both are overpriced.

nweaver · 01-01-2006, 11:11 AM

In addition to Garman: TomTom also has a motorcycle-specific version.

Also, the gold wing now has an optional integrated nav system, as do some Honda watercraft.

jfgilbert · 01-01-2006, 11:13 AM

I mounted a Garmin on my Futura when I rode from Chicago to San Francisco using only back roads. It was very helpful and much more convenient than a bag full of maps. Ducati has been selling a specially fitted unit for the Multistrada for more than 2 years now - and for a thousand bucks - which is overpriced, but not as ridiculous. The only news in there is the voice prompts in the helmet, but I bet that can get really annoyoing really fast.

sportbikebandit · 01-01-2006, 11:53 AM

Now all we need is heads up display in the visor helmets with GPS, text messaging, radar/laser detector, etc... I know others have done the GPS thing but when Yamaha does it. It's a big deal. Cool thanks MO for the news.

Buzglyd · 01-01-2006, 11:59 AM

H-D sells a waterproof unit for the Geezer Glide for $799.95.

I like to get kissed before I get screwed. Maybe the Yamaha one can lead the rider to the nearest brothel.

sportbikebandit · 01-01-2006, 12:07 PM

Good point. Now that you are down to one bike you can afford it...

piinob · 01-01-2006, 01:32 PM

&%$#, The most enjoyable bike I ever owned didn't cost but 1199.00!

01-01-2006, 08:47 AM	#1
ofreen Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 329	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. I'll consider getting one when the price gets down to 50 bucks.

01-01-2006, 08:48 AM	#2
usamz Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 9	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. What is it with the ever more imaginative gadgets they are trying to get people to mount in (or on) their vehicles. You can count on me NOT buying one of these. The tachometer is enough distraction from the road. Know your route before you go. The same for cage-mounted GPS too.

01-01-2006, 09:51 AM	#3
mii54ws Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 66	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. I bought a Lowrance iwAY 500C on eBay for $500 and it has been very helpful. At first I was concerned about the distraction, but after a ride or two, that is not at all a problem. Of course I am a gadget freek; have Garmin GPS's in even my pickup. As for the motorcycle, no need to stop, get out the map (who can remember 8 turns and that many road names over a 3 hours ride). Also, many times the GPS took me to some destination in my home county a different and much better route; of course the opposite is true also. In short, I don't leave home without one.

01-01-2006, 10:11 AM	#4
xxces Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 6	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. Ummmmm..... BMW did this with Garmin and still does. Not really news. They already have one thing in common, both are overpriced.

01-01-2006, 11:11 AM	#5
nweaver Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 458	Also... In addition to Garman: TomTom also has a motorcycle-specific version. Also, the gold wing now has an optional integrated nav system, as do some Honda watercraft.

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01-01-2006, 11:13 AM	#6
jfgilbert Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 29	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. I mounted a Garmin on my Futura when I rode from Chicago to San Francisco using only back roads. It was very helpful and much more convenient than a bag full of maps. Ducati has been selling a specially fitted unit for the Multistrada for more than 2 years now - and for a thousand bucks - which is overpriced, but not as ridiculous. The only news in there is the voice prompts in the helmet, but I bet that can get really annoyoing really fast.

01-01-2006, 11:53 AM	#7
sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Bout time Now all we need is heads up display in the visor helmets with GPS, text messaging, radar/laser detector, etc... I know others have done the GPS thing but when Yamaha does it. It's a big deal. Cool thanks MO for the news.

01-01-2006, 11:59 AM	#8
Buzglyd Founding Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 10,138	$1800??? H-D sells a waterproof unit for the Geezer Glide for $799.95. I like to get kissed before I get screwed. Maybe the Yamaha one can lead the rider to the nearest brothel. __________________ Jay Leno: "President Obama released his tax returns. It turns out he made $900,000 less in 2011 than he did in 2010. You know what that means? Even Obama is doing worse under President Obama."

01-01-2006, 12:07 PM	#9
sportbikebandit Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,072	Re: $1800??? Good point. Now that you are down to one bike you can afford it...

01-01-2006, 01:32 PM	#10
piinob Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 67	Re: Yamaha to make bike specific GPS. &%$#, The most enjoyable bike I ever owned didn't cost but 1199.00!