TomTom to the Rocket 3GT

[webmaster]

I’m a former TomTom user, the device is a currently mounted in an old family Denali awaiting my Dad’s retirement from driving. It hasn’t been updated in years, but gets him to this favorite spots.

Navigation alternatives can still be a journey

 

[stingray]

I’m a former TomTom user, the device is a currently mounted in an old family Denali awaiting my Dad’s retirement from driving. It hasn’t been updated in years, but gets him to this favorite spots.

Navigation alternatives can still be a journey

I like having something glove friendly too. My phone I have to stop and take off my gloves to get it to function. I did load the TomTom app to my phone and it paired right up with the new device to answer calls and such without having to pull out the phone anyway. Pretty cool tech for this old dog.

 

[Frans]

give waze a try.

 

[turbotom1052]

I use the Waze app on my iPhone with Lamonsters mount centered above the TFT display. The great thing about Waze, besides being free, is that it shows LEO alerts that are ahead of you in real time. The downside of using my phone as mentioned is that it won't work with gloves, but having a comm system in my helmet allows for spoken commands.

 

[H2ODog477]

I usually run 10 to 20 years behind any new tech so just now exploring gps devices. Being a skeptical owner with the limited fuel range it is reassuring to know where the next gas station is or the nearest repair shop.

So looking for something motorcycle friendly I decided on trying the TomTom Rider 550. Mounting using the Ram mount was too easy. I mounted it where it can be rotated portrait or landscape, which I prefer. I want to be sure of the location before I hard wire it in.

So far learning it has been pretty easy. I've just got to remember to undock it when I get off the bike.
So any tips or advice or jokes are welcomed. Turn left, go fast, turn left, go fast...

I recently got the Beeline GPS system, I really like it.

 

[Bee Knutter]

That's good to know. Like I said this new tech is new to me. Thanks for the help.

Any news, I’m about to do the same and am thinking there must be a live feed in the headlamp. Any idea?

 

[Kevin frazier]

They have this Google maps on your phone that will guide you almost anywhere in the world and it's free! Even got mine bluetoothed to speakers in my helmet. Love technology.

but when you’re leading seeing roads miles out would help, ?

 

[Kevin frazier]

The garmin zumo xt is the best I’ve experienced, i didn’t have it locked in correctly when leaving the dragon store where the tree of shame resides, but leaving its customary to be a a fool, and when my front tire landed it flew off, its not made for that impact but besides that on its own merits the garmin zumo xt is flawless in the woods. Just wanted to share my experience with technology that can assist in doing what we do.

 

[Kevin frazier]

I use the Waze app on my iPhone with Lamonsters mount centered above the TFT display. The great thing about Waze, besides being free, is that it shows LEO alerts that are ahead of you in real time. The downside of using my phone as mentioned is that it won't work with gloves, but having a comm system in my helmet allows for spoken commands.

waze is the best radar detection on the interstate! ( when wazers are heavy) And road hazzards or issues.

 

[Bernard Vinet]

I have a Tomtom Rider . Tried to do an update and it did not work . They seem to have stopped supporting this model . After a couple of days support got hold of me and said they would refund what I had paid . Still waiting for my refund . It's been close to six weeks Last time I buy a TomTom .