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Category Archives: GPS
GPS stuff and preparations for the Autumn Equinox Rally
It’s a whole year since i went to Wales with the ADVrider.com folk for their Autumn Equinox Rally. I made some good friends there and have enjoyed riding with them since, especially in Italy this year. I am going to … Continue reading
Posted in GPS, Off-road, Review, motorcycle
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Finally I got my map and other good news.
Well TomTom came through in the end although the communications through their web site still drive me potty. I had to create a new email address and set up a TomTom Home account in the new name, then the company … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Equipment, GPS, motorcycle
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Still No Joy From Tomtom
I have had a couple of emails from TomTom in response to my moaning, with a promise to do something – so far that represents absolutely nothing. I am getting very cross with them. After all, they have been sitting … Continue reading
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TomTom Woes
If you are thinking of getting a Tomtom GPS unit, my strong advice is not to bother. They are inherently less capable than Garmin units, notably in their inability to be programmed via a PC for routes etc. and Tomtom`s … Continue reading
Posted in GPS, motorcycle
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Changed the SatNav
I got fed up with not being able to sync the Tomtom Rider 1 with my Scala Rider bluetooth headset and also with the somewhat flaky track recording that depends on a third party app that I installed to the … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Equipment, GPS, motorcycle
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Italy 2008
Back from a marvellous tour of Umbria, Tuscany and the Marche courtesy of Beach”s Motorcycle Adventures. I was riding a brand new BMW 1200GS equipped with a Garmin 276C GPS (great system – miles better than my Garmin 2820 I … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, GPS, Italy, Touring, motorcycle
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Bluetooth drives me barmy
OK I don’t understand Bluetooth but then it’s supposed to just work isn’t it? On the Goldwing, I hear my GPS and other stuff (radio, CB etc) through a wired connection and the bike’s built-in intercom system but on the … Continue reading
Posted in Comms, GPS, Helmet, motorcycle
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Having a Ball!
On the new bike. I am riding around all the twistiest hilliest lanes I can find and it’s behaving impeccably. My 600 miles service is booked for the 31st March which means that I have to be a bit careful … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, Comms, F800GS, GPS, motorcycle
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Anticipation…
Just spoke to the dealer (South London Motorcycles) about my order for the F 800 GS. All seems to be in order and he’ll ring me next week with the reg so I can insure it. I have already anticipated … Continue reading
Posted in BMW, F800GS, GPS, motorcycle
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Fabulous Weather!
I had a marvellous day riding out in the Kent countryside today. It was a crisp autumn day (frost in the morning) with a crystalline blue sky and leaves turning gold and red (early this year). The sun was so … Continue reading
Posted in GPS, Goldwing, motorcycle
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