
Garmin GPS
- GreenDragon
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Garmin GPS
I currently have a Garmin 2620 GPS. (which I think is great), but they no longer support map upgrades for these models. Is there a Garmin GPS that is made for motorcycles (water proof) that still uses a hard wire "harness" for communicating with the driver/passenger through the intercom? I have searched other boards and looked at numerous articles and technical writings, but this does not seem easily discovered. It seems they all use "blue tooth" technology to communicate. I realize a new Nuvi or Zumo would require a different harness and plug, but are there any available. I do not need cell phone connections, mp-3 player capability, XM radio, etc. All I want is a newer style, dependable GPS, that" hard wires" to intercom system, to help me get "unlost", store routes and way points, etc. 

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- virgilmobile
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Re: Garmin GPS
Sorry,I don't know off-hand.I keep from getting lost by making only right hand turns.Sooner or later I'll get back.You could convert the brain-bucket to bluetooth or add a bluetooth receiver instead of hard wiring the GPS.
- MikeB
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Re: Garmin GPS
The Garmin 2720 is supported but no longer manufactured. And, it uses the same wires and connector that the 2610/2620 uses.
I bought mine from Ebay. You may still find some available. I have lifetime maps for them.
I don't like the 2720 as much as I liked the 2610 but it was an easy transition to the 2720.
There is a refurbished 2720 on Ebay right now. Item number: 270716438596
And several others too I see. Just enter Garmin 2720 in the search.
I bought mine from Ebay. You may still find some available. I have lifetime maps for them.
I don't like the 2720 as much as I liked the 2610 but it was an easy transition to the 2720.
There is a refurbished 2720 on Ebay right now. Item number: 270716438596
And several others too I see. Just enter Garmin 2720 in the search.
Last edited by MikeB on Sun Mar 13, 2011 8:05 am, edited 1 time in total.
MikeB
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1998 - GL1500 w/195,500 miles ~ 2017 - GL1800 w/32,000 miles
USAF Avionics Communications Tech - 1968 - 1986 / Flight Engineer C-130E - C-141B - 1986 - 1992. Retired
Industrial Maintenance Tech - 1992 - 2014
Retired in Tacoma, WA
- GreenDragon
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Re: Garmin GPS
Thanks, I will check it out.
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