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[greglyon]

Finally getting ready to order the mount for the handlebars.  Used the GPS several times last weekend up in Reno and Tahoe and am quickly learning it's value.

I know the 2730 interfaces with the newer Harmon Cardin stereos but can somebody tell me what, if any advantage it'd be for me on my 04 SEEG in regards to the stereo system?

I assume you can set your bikes fm to an unused channel and use the 2730's fm modulator to broadcast  xm thru your bikes stereo without wires.
Also voice prompts from the 2730 should also come thru to your bikes stereo.
I don't know how the weather and traffic integration works.  It may require the purchase of an another subscription

[JCZ]

Thanks a bunch, IROAR.  That's how I use it in my truck.

O.K. another question.  This 2730 has a large disc like satellite antenna.  What the hell do I do with that when I'm on the bike?  I mean the GPS mounts to the handlbars but what about this large disc antenna? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

[jonga]

Whats up JC, what is a street pilot? I'm guessing for directions? Anyway I was wondering about sundays ride, is it on? I'm taking tuesday off so I can take my bike in for dyno. What are you doing on tuesday, maybe we can get together for lunch or something. I need to get your stuff back to you also, you know seat, rain gear and ect. Well, get back to me about sunday , if you get a chance. Allrighty then, talk to you soon. Jon

[greglyon]

Thanks a bunch, IROAR.  That's how I use it in my truck.

O.K. another question.  This 2730 has a large disc like satellite antenna.  What the hell do I do with that when I'm on the bike?  I mean the GPS mounts to the handlbars but what about this large disc antenna? [smiley=nixweiss.gif]

JC,
Fortunately, your gps functions using a built-in antenna, but if you want the xm features you need to install a seperate antenna.  The xm module that Harley offers has a very small antenna that can be mounted in or on top of the fairing. It appears water resistant as well. I don't know if that antenna will work with your unit, but I bet it does. If your going to use this feature in multiple vehicles, I would invest in an extra antenna and have that permanently installed on the bike with the wire exiting near your handlebar mount.  I am jealous.  I still have the old street pilot 3.  
IROAR  

[JCZ]

Whats up JC, what is a street pilot? I'm guessing for directions? Anyway I was wondering about sundays ride, is it on? I'm taking tuesday off so I can take my bike in for dyno. What are you doing on tuesday, maybe we can get together for lunch or something. I need to get your stuff back to you also, you know seat, rain gear and ect. Well, get back to me about sunday , if you get a chance. Allrighty then, talk to you soon. Jon

Jon, it's a GPS unit that mounts on the handlebars.

[Bungy]

JC;

I mounted mine inside the fairing on top of the radio, reception is fine there, ran the wire out the handlebar hole. The GM30 antenna is 280CAD from Garmin, for that price I figuered if I ever want XM in my truck I'd pick up a $100 SkyFi2 or something. I don't know if another antenna would work or not, you'd have to make sure it had the same type connector (or splice one in) to fit the port on the 2730.

[JCZ]

I was asked about the motorcycle cradle that has the security screw in the top, to keep somebody from just walking off with it.

Here's the link to what I bought.........
http://www.gpscity.com/search.htm

The first photo shows my GPS from the back, mounted and locked in place.  You'll notice the security screw seated and recessed into the top, center of the mount.

[JCZ]

This photo shows the unit latched and secured in place.

[JCZ]

This photo shows the screwdriver with the security bit seated into the top of the security screw (hollow point torx) releasing the security screw.

[JCZ]

This photo shows the unit unlatched.......

[JCZ]

This photo shows the cradle with the GPS removed.......

[Twolanerider]

Here's the link to what I bought.........
http://www.gpscity.com/search.htm

JC, that link only goes to the search page.  No specific item defined.  This one will go to a kit SKU that includes the cradle and the aux power/audio cable.  Here you go: http://www.gpscity.com/item-garmin-streetpilot-26xx-motorcycle-cradle-and-cable/sp26cradlepow.htm

[JCZ]

JC, that link only goes to the search page.

[110tHunDer]

For some reason, the only link I can see in Don's post is the one for the [size=26]patches[/size]. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]

[dmartin]

JCZ,
What brand/model handlebar mount did you use with Garmin bracket? Did it require any mods? Thanks.