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Andrus Chesley
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Post by Andrus Chesley » Sat Mar 12, 2005 8:16 am

The moving map GPS's have spoiled me over the last 8 years. Especially my newest the Garmin 167 < think that's right. But ran many years with the Garmin 3 and still miss the easier mounting of it on my bikes vs the larger 167. But love the added info on the small roads and stuff that fit into my 64 chip. Thanks for the tip on the back of the used roll chart Pat. Now, where am I gonna mount that old roll chart holder on the KLR and mainly R1150gsa for extended highway journeys. ;-).. But can see where it would be good for just writing down the propose route on it for the day. I once met a guy on a BMW that would write this info down with erasealbe mark a lot on his windshield ever morning. Andy in Louisiana '00 klr650 '01 drz400s '02 r1150gsa

hendikaf
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Post by hendikaf » Tue Aug 23, 2005 8:07 pm

I just a new Garmin76c with a tech mount and I would like to know your opinion about the electrical connection . --better direct from the battery --from the headlight source of power --from the fuse box( I still need to install it) I am going to use the KLR for a trip arround the world on and off road so the connection need to be good??

clutz003
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Post by clutz003 » Tue Aug 23, 2005 11:45 pm

I just tapped into one of the "empty" citylight connections inside the fairing and have had no problems. The Touratech mount vibrates the crap out of the 4 AA batteries in my Garmin 196 GPS and kills the batteries so when I shut the key off the GPS cuts out. This may be a reason you may want to go direct to a non switched source. Craig A18 San Jose, CA
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "hendikaf" wrote: > I just a new Garmin76c with a tech mount and I would like to know your > opinion about the electrical connection . > --better direct from the battery > --from the headlight source of power > --from the fuse box( I still need to install it) > I am going to use the KLR for a trip arround the world on and off road > so the connection need to be good??

Mark Sampson
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Post by Mark Sampson » Wed Aug 24, 2005 6:06 am

> I just a new Garmin76c with a tech mount and I would like to know
your
> opinion about the electrical connection . > --better direct from the battery > --from the headlight source of power > --from the fuse box( I still need to install it) > I am going to use the KLR for a trip arround the world on and off
road
> so the connection need to be good??
I prefer leaving the batteries out of the GPS and connecting in to the bike from a source that is "HOT" all the time. Restarting your GPS everytime you turn your bike off is a pain. On my KLR---I tapped into a wire that went into the ignition switch that was hot all the time. Don't remember which one or what color. I just probed with a sharp tester and found one. Some go to the battery--I wanting something closer to the GPS. There is no need to be of concern about the load, as a GPS pulls about as much of a load as clock. You can even leave them on overnight with no worries. I used the unused city light wires for my heated grips, as it is a switched wire. This is good. Mark Sampson www.bigdogadventures.com

Rolland Jean
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Post by Rolland Jean » Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:01 pm

Hello , any one know about the Garmin Quest ? Is it good because I had one as a gift and I'm getting it on my KLR or should I buy something else ?. KLR FREAK --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

bradster62
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Post by bradster62 » Mon Apr 30, 2007 9:05 pm

Garmin Quest work well with the RAM mount on the KLR. I've used it for more than a year. Sometimes in heavy vibration and in downpour conditions. bradster
--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Rolland Jean wrote: > > Hello , any one know about the Garmin Quest ? Is it good because I had one as a gift and I'm getting it on my KLR or should I buy something else ?. > > > KLR FREAK > > > > > --------------------------------- > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? > Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] >

Michael Silverstein
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Post by Michael Silverstein » Tue May 01, 2007 8:27 am

I am very happy with my Quest both on and off my KLR. I didn't like the available mounts so I made one: http://www.standoutnet.com/extras/mike/motorcycles/klr650/GPS/. Mike A18 KLR650 tires page: [www.standoutnet.com/extras/mike/motorcy ... r650/tires] -----Original Message----- From: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com [mailto:DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Rolland Jean Sent: Monday, April 30, 2007 5:01 PM To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com Subject: [DSN_KLR650] GPS Hello , any one know about the Garmin Quest ? Is it good because I had one as a gift and I'm getting it on my KLR or should I buy something else ?. KLR FREAK --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Robert Waters
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Post by Robert Waters » Mon Mar 03, 2008 1:21 pm

Which of these two is the best choice? TomTom One http://www.gpsreview.net/tomtom-one/ Garmon http://www.edgegps.com/eCart/viewItem.html?idProduct=263 I have been told that the TomTom One is very easy to use. That is certainly a plus for me. rw TotalHealth.bz Focus On Truth --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

James Morrow Sr
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Post by James Morrow Sr » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:13 pm

IMO no comparison, the Garmin is waterproof for motorcycles and has the best maps/support. On Mon, Mar 3, 2008 at 2:20 PM, Robert Waters wrote:
> Which of these two is the best choice? > > TomTom One > http://www.gpsreview.net/tomtom-one/ > > Garmon > http://www.edgegps.com/eCart/viewItem.html?idProduct=263 > > I have been told that the TomTom One is very easy to use. That is > certainly a plus for me. > > rw > > TotalHealth.bz > Focus On Truth > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it > now. > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >
-- James Morrow Sr Union, MO '00' RT + dual plug + Bunkhouse '00' BUSA + 15hp '05' KLR650 + big fun factor [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Jacobus De Bruyn
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Post by Jacobus De Bruyn » Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:58 am

Yes, that was a very clarifying short statement from Fred. But I remember measuring the clearance under the skidplate, and I thought it was the same as stock, but I didn t measure it before. Also the side stand was working ok for me after lowering. I understand that the angle of the swing arm changes, so the whole thing sags a bit to the ground. At the moment I am pampering the beast, and putting the plastics and skidplate back on. Eight o clock in the morning, I had to take a coffee break in the airco, it is sweltering outside. The sweat is drying now, so I ll have another go. I thought it was funny that someone mistook the chaintensioner bolt for a steam pressure relief valve. Makes me think, instead of a diesel KLR, a steam KLR? Could drag the boiler behind you in a small cart. Instead of gasoline, one could use woodchips, coal, heavy fuel oil or wodka. Have a nice day. Jacostarica. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping

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