Any ideas for a cheap Motorcycle (waterproof) GPS? Dedicated units = $$$$$ :(

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#151535 28-Aug-2014 14:50

Dedicated motorcycle GPS devices retail from around $600 or above.

I have an iphone which I could mount in a lifeproof case on my bike, but I'd prefer a dedicated GPS that I could leave on the bike.

The idea of modding a standard incar GPS like a navman or garmin sounds like a doable exercise.

GPS must have bluetooth so rugged and waterproof handheld hiking GPS' are out of the picture.

Any ideas would be gratefully appreciated.

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#1117757 29-Aug-2014 09:54

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Newest-3-5-motor-GPS-with-2GB-Nandflash-Bluetooth-and-Waterproof-IGO-map-Factory-price-fast/101149_521945257.html

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#1117787 29-Aug-2014 10:51

http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/JTELGNNTR/title/tomtom-rider-gps

This is a brilliant device, my parents have one on their bike as do my aunty and uncle, and they go cruising so its subjected to a bit of weather.

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#1120185 2-Sep-2014 06:30

Lias: http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Newest-3-5-motor-GPS-with-2GB-Nandflash-Bluetooth-and-Waterproof-IGO-map-Factory-price-fast/101149_521945257.html

Thanks for the link, I found this one on Amazon which appears to have "some" positive reviews.

http://www.amazon.com/IWIN-4-3-Inch-Motorcycle-Navigation/dp/B00HVUEGVQ

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#1120186 2-Sep-2014 06:33

nedkelly: http://www.torpedo7.co.nz/products/JTELGNNTR/title/tomtom-rider-gps

This is a brilliant device, my parents have one on their bike as do my aunty and uncle, and they go cruising so its subjected to a bit of weather.

$749? Uh.. I wasn't looking for a brilliant device only one that was usuable cheap and not crazy expensive :) but thanks anyway.

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#1120187 2-Sep-2014 06:35

Arh you missed out, when I posted it there was a sale on and it was down to $650

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#1120201 2-Sep-2014 07:49

nedkelly: Arh you missed out, when I posted it there was a sale on and it was down to $650

Thanks but even at that price its far too expensive for me.