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[110tHunDer]

Hey, Spyder, yeah, there are 24 different voices/languages.  Some of them I've never even heard of before, like Suomi.  On the English choices, there are 5 to pick from: 2 American, 1 Australian, and 2 British.  I think one of the American and one of the British are males as the other three have female names next to them.  The one I was being scolded by today is named "Jill."

[Bubba]

Just wondering if the CPU speed on the 27xx is any faster that the 26xx?
My 2620 to me seems like an old 486.....

[110tHunDer]

Just wondering if the CPU speed on the 27xx is any faster that the 26xx?
My 2620 to me seems like an old 486.....

Bubba, there is no spcification published on the CPU speed of the 2720 that I have found.  You might check the Settings menu to see what the map detail is set to on your 2620.  If you have it set to "most" it will take some time to re-draw if you're navigating around using the touch screen.  My 2720 takes a brief time to re-draw, even set on "normal," but doesn't seem overly slow.

[Tbone]

I've got a Garmin Quest and use a RAM mount.  I didn't want to pay the price for the Harley unit and didn't want to drill holes in my fairing.  The RAM mount allows me to transfer it from bike to bike very easily.  I use the internal battery on the bikes and have a DC power/speaker cable in my car.  I also have an older Street Pilot III that I donated to my wife when I got the quest. Another nice thing was even though the Quest came with a different software package, it was compatable with the SP III and Garmin allowed me to use it on both units without paying any additional license fee. I've never had any problems with either of the units and would buy another Garmin if I was shopping for a new one.

[Tonys]

Here's a hell of a deal...I did a search on e-bay for Garmin 2720 and as I was scrolling down I found several "Buy it now" for $145-$181 dollars for a new unit...sellers are from China...I think I will buy thru an established e-bay seller in the US...I have done quite a few deals thru e-bay and have not been burned yet, but I think the above deal could be a loser..

[magicl1]

Lot's of good info on this thread.  Followed the link to Cycle Gadgets earlier in post for the Garmin 2720.  They list a package for the HD Ultra Classic.  My question is:  are all the accessories listed required?  The mounting kit ($49) refers to the 2620 and the KTG Base Module for $20 does not provide description for purpose.  Anyone with experience with purchase from these folks have comments?  Any other mounting options?  I have read some of the complaints about some of the options but difficult to visualize not having any of the gear.

Still have my old Garmin III that I use in my boat and on our ATV.  Saved my bacon many times up on Lake Powell during storms.

[Hogfn]

I"ve had the Garmin 2620 for a couple years now.  I use it both in my car, rv, and also on the bike.  I live in VA, taken it on trips to MI and FL by car, and used it by bike on trips to TN, MD, MI, and throughout VA.  Found some out of the way roads and used it to lead a group of us back to a motel when the ride leader "got lost".  I've used it to get around traffic jams, find the next "Wendy's" along my route, or the next "Shell"---it's absolutely fantastic.  It's a must have when you're outside your local area.  It's mounted on the left handlebar using "RAM" mounts and plugs into the DC plug on the fairing. I even hear the voice and chimes to get my attention before the next stop.  It removes easily so I can lock it in the trunk.  After having used it for thousands of miles, I wouldn't be without it!  The new model, 2630 sounds nice especially with XM loaded but you can find the 2620 for $200+ less......PM me if you want more specifics.......BTW, I have no business relationship with Garmin, although I do own some of their stock.....

[Eqcons]

I use an HP iPaq 6340 (6315 in the US) with Tomtom Navigator software, bar mounted in a water resistant case, which has a soft membrane on the front for using the touchscreen.

[Wakko]

I have the H-D unit. H-D had a special 200 + - price drop on these a few months ago, it maybe still in effect. At the l;ower price, it is worth that. I have only one major complaint with this unit; if you have an 05 or earlier radio, the voice op only works in the aux mode. If you think you can listen to tunes and get a priority interupt for directions like every other unit, your wrong. I thought I had done something wrong in the installation or set up so I called H-D and Garmin. Both said voice priority will only work with the 06 radio. Plus since the only aux input is on the front of the 05 radio, you have that stupid cable that has to run outside the fairing. The only good thing about the inability to prioritize direction commands, is that you can pitch that out side cable in the can.

I have an '06 HK Advanced Audio System, and as far as I can tell the AUX input can not provide any priority over the radio. You still have to be switched on the AUX channel to hear the input from the GPS.

[Midnight Rider]

Well, this is sort of a different animal, but I just got the Garmin 76CSx and really like it. Havn't used it on the bike yet (she's not here yet), but have used in the car and am thus far very pleased with it. It will run up to 18 hours on two NMH batteries (or Alkaline).  I got the "Auto Package" which comes with the V7 Garmin NA Cities software CD, two different mounts for the car, the cig lighter power supply.  This is called a "handheld" unit...the screen is vertical rather than horizontal like the 26/2700 series, but it's still plenty big to see without any problems. It comes with 156MB removeable memory (plus some internal as well to hold basic data), but I got an additional 256MB chip too.  I loaded most of the Southeast on the 256 chip, and have the 156 for a spare, or to load other types of maps on...topo, marine, etc.  The unit is waterproof (it will float, in fact), compact, and completely portable. RAM makes a mounting kit for it as well, so that will go on the bike. I backpack/Camp/Fish, so needed something portable yet with a high degree of detail, and this seems to be the ticket.  Got it through gpsonsale...by far the cheapest place I could find for the unit and accessories.  It doesn't have the biatch talking to you, but has beeps (not loud, and selectable) to let you know about upcoming turns, etc.  Overall, and for my purposes, it's hard to imagine anything better suited.   [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]

[Grover]

Hi Guys,

  I have a few questions to ask. Hopefully they won't be too stupid. But I need to ask them anyway.
  My sweetie gave me a surprise today. She came home with a HD Road Tech Quest GPS unit & mounting kit.

My questions are:

1) Is this the same unit as the Quest2 or the older version Quest?
    
3) Does the HD unit HAVE to be mounted to the inner fairing or can I use the handlebar mounting bracket found at www.cyclegadgets.com for the Quest2.

I've been considering the Garmin2720 as of late, but the internal battery and portability of the Quest unit appeals to me more for off bike/out of car excursions.

If this HD unit cannot be mounted on the handlebar I will be returning it to the dealership & purchasing the Quest 2. I will NOT drill holes in the inner fairing to mount!

Lynn was unaware of the mounting bracket HD sold her & agrees that I should not be drilling holes in fairing if I have another option for a handlebar mount.

Any info would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Mark & Lynn

[Twolanerider]

Hi Guys,

 

[VaEagle]

Hi Grover,
I believe the Harley Quest in the first Quest version. You may want to check a website like Gpscity.com where you can compare features between the Quest one and Quest2 and to see which features match the version Harley one you have.
Harley has just come out with a handlebar mounting system with a cradle to mount the HD Quest. You don't have to mount it on the fairing.
Good luck and I am sure you will like either GPS (Quest or 2720)

[Grover]

Twolane & VaEagle,

  Thanks for the info [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif].

Mark & Lynn

[JCZ]

Man, I've got to say that the Garmin 2730 would be my favorite!  I'll admit it's the only one that I've ever used.  However, it's an all in one package.   My thanks goes to Twolane who educated and helped me along the way and to hd-dude who did the install and hardwire.

I ride an 04 SEEG (they didn't come with satellite radio or MP3 player) and I now have satellite radio, satellite weather, and satellite road conditions ahead that also provides alternate routes for the weather and road conditions.  This thing is the ticket.  Also, got the XM actiavated last night and it's actually louder then my stock stereo or CD player and I'm liking that.  Ch 74 (Blues) is already stuck on my XM. [smiley=huepfenlol2.gif]  Thanks again, to Twolane and hd-dude! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]