I just bought one

[Steve1962]

Having toyed with the idea in the past , but always been reluctant because :

They are expensive

I don't [ generally ] do Technology

I don't have a clue how to fit one to my bike

I can take one look at a map and always find my way there and back

I finally bit the bullet and after discussing it with SWMBO [ to get permission to spend the money , justified it because this unit can be put on the bike and in the car too ] , and a good riding buddy [ he has one and paid more than double the price to get one secondhand ] who has told me he will show me how it works and fit it for me .

I' m getting one of these
................ http://www.gpsw.co.uk/details/prod3167.html

Not the latest on the market , or the fastest etc , but it is fully waterproof , with the latest updated map of Europe , and a motorcycle mount included in the price of £150.00 - [ normally nearer £600.00 ] , it 's good enough for me .

Watch this space for a report including photos , once I get my grubby hands on the beasty [ available at the start of next month ] and have it fitted .

Steve

[G8ESCAP]

Oh No! I see your rides getting longer and longer and longer, since you will always know where you are now!

[Steve1962]

Originally Posted by Gixxerdale

Oh No! I see your rides getting longer and longer and longer, since you will always know where you are now!

Dale,

Just lately , my rides keep getting interrupted by an irresistable urge ..............
to park up and take a few photos ...........

Hope to be out again this weekend .

Steve

[z_bassman]

Originally Posted by Steve1962

...I finally bit the bullet and after discussing it with SWMBO [ to get permission to spend the money , justified it because this unit can be put on the bike and in the car too ]...

Okay, I have to ask. "SWMBO"?

[Scarman]

Originally Posted by z_bassman

Okay, I have to ask. "SWMBO"?

Sean, your wife hasn't taught you this one yet?

'She Who Must Be Obeyed'

[z_bassman]

Originally Posted by Scarman

Sean, your wife hasn't taught you this one yet?

'She Who Must Be Obeyed'

Ah, got it. Rule #1A. Why didn't you say so?

[Quixote]

But it's England, why do you need a stinkin' GPS? You just ride until you hit the ocean or the Scottish border and then turn around.

Actually I am jealous. And on another note, I have really enjoyed your photographs of your country, makes me want to visit. Congratulations and have fun with your new equipment.

[z_bassman]

Originally Posted by Quixote

But it's England, why do you need a stinkin' GPS? You just ride until you hit the ocean or the Scottish border and then turn around. ...

Yeah, that's right. You live on a bloody island!!

[Steve1962]

Originally Posted by z_bassman

Yeah, that's right. You live on a bloody island!!

SO DO YOU ...............

A quote from SWMBO ...........

"Boys and their toys "

Anyone got a clue what she means .......

Steve

[Astroblue]

Originally Posted by Quixote

But it's England, why do you need a stinkin' GPS? You just ride until you hit the ocean or the Scottish border and then turn around.

God's country doesn't BEGIN until you're north o' the border. But my writing that probably means I'm biased in some way. Do yourselves a favor and visit Auld Reekie. You'll be glad you did. Just don't try the haggis. Unless you've been dared to and there's money on it. Stuff tastes like oatmeal flavored lead to me......

But to bring this back on topic, Steve, great deal on your GPS! I've been considering one for awhile. Time to stop relying on my old Army issue sighting compass!