It can be a distraction if you constantly look at it but for me, it's better than carrying a paper map and I find it a comfort knowing that I can explore and go where I want but it always tells me how to get to where I was going in the first place. I have a RAM mount on my Heritage so it runs off the internal battery, which lasts 15-20 hours. And for having a list of dealers, I got you covered...go here to download a file with all of the US dealers that you can transfer to your receiver.rentalman said:I have the Garmin Quest. The HD unit is about double in price and the only feature I see as different is the list of HD dealers. The dealers can be added manually to a regular quest.
As far as being a distraction, I have to disagree. Imagine travelling in a new area and being told by a soothing female voice where and when to turn.
Don't get no better than that!!
The HD mounting bracket was the first thing I ordered for my new bike.
My Garmin work perfectly around big buildings and under any tree covered road I have travelled.
2 Thumbs up from me!!
Brad
rentalman said:I have the Garmin Quest. The HD unit is about double in price and the only feature I see as different is the list of HD dealers. The dealers can be added manually to a regular quest.
As far as being a distraction, I have to disagree. Imagine travelling in a new area and being told by a soothing female voice where and when to turn.
Don't get no better than that!!
The HD mounting bracket was the first thing I ordered for my new bike.
My Garmin work perfectly around big buildings and under any tree covered road I have travelled.
2 Thumbs up from me!!
Brad
I had a hard time picking one but what swayed me on the Quest over the 2610 is the portability. I don't need to wire it to the bike and can take it off, put it in a pocket and use it while walking around if I want.jmorton10 said:The Garmin 2610 is indeed waterproof & is HANDS DOWN the best gps available for MC use. I have had a lot of experience with various gps units(I am on my 5th one)& the 2610 is simply awesome, it beats the Quest in screen quality & features. The Quest is a decent unit, but the 2610 is a lot better.
~John
Thanks to all for their input. My wife works at our local HD dealer so with her discount the Harley unit is cheaper for me so it is likely that I will get that one. As far as it being a distraction if you have a map taped to your gas tank or in a tank bag that is probably more distracting. When I ride I only change the radio etc when stopped with the excetion of the handlebar mounted controls which do not require me to divert my attention to them. When on the road a GPS should be no more distracting than checking your fuel gauge or speedometer. Obviously if you are tinkering with the settings while riding that's another story but properly used I don't see it as being distracting.fauskar said:Sorry for hijacking the thread, UTRVP. I think you're seeing a trend... no one is really keen on the HD unit and thus the lack of feedback to your question.
As said earlier, you'll have to purchase some Quest I accessories to get it to work conveniently in the car. The HD unit is just a Quest I in HD dressing. The Quest II is Garmin's replacement for that version. The specifically HD adapter for the bike isn't even available from Garmin, I understand.
As you will see, many HD GPS owners skip the HD option. They have found more full featured and versatile GPS units at the same or lesser price. I'm not aware of anyone having difficulty finding mounts that work for them as well as the HD unit. I will give HD credit though, it's a clean mount and well integrated with no intention of being used in the car.
Hot shoe? What is a hot shoe?Huckley said:Good luck though buying the hot shoe for the fairing connection. Had to go to 4 dealers before one would order me a unit.