GPS for the bike, suggestions

[MZEMS2]

So, like it says, I'm now in search of a good GPS that'll be OK in the elements on the cycle. We have a couple of Garmin Nuvis that we like, but they're in the vehicles and I doubt if they can withstand the elements of rain, cold...etc.... What works for you? The Garmin site doesn't d oa very good job of mentioning weatherproof or not

 

[booondocker]

I use my nuive... and throw a ziplock bag over it. So far it has worked fine. Course I don't run in rain intentionally either.

Just found a good garmin handle bar mount generic off ebay and a cig attachment to hook to the battery and it has been a great setup....rest of the time the GPS sits in my car or truck.

 

[snowhawg]

I've had a Garmin Zumo 450 for 3 years. It's waterproof and I can vouch for it. I use it on the motorcycle, the sled and my truck. It's been bouncing on the sled for about 6,000 miles in every imaginable weather condition and never misses a beat. It's kinda expensive, though. I think they no longer make the 450, but if you check out Garmin's website you'll find newer versions.

http://support.garmin.com/search/generalResults.faces?q=zumo&client=garmin_fe&site=General

 

[polarisrider1]

Lowrance has water resistant GPS units. My model has been obsoleted but a big screen in color touch screen is nice.

 

[Hoosier]

the nuvi 500 or 550 is a good all around choice at a good price point.

 

[mikes99ss]

Just use one of you garmin nuvi's and get a mount like this. It's what i have on my v-star. Best accessory i ever put on the bike..

http://www.ebay.com/itm/TOMTOM-XXL-...764?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3368bc0d6c

 

[MZEMS2]

I just decided to go with a NUVI 1450 that I'll use in the truck and on the bike. I'll just do what I can to keep it out of the rain. Might buy some sort of cover for it.

 

[mikes99ss]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Garmin-Nuvi...809?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5d29c53609