GPS

[BillInGA]

I have a Garmin Nuvi 760 and used the suction cup to mount it to the windshield. I zip-tied the power cable to the handlebars as a safety tether. It is visible in sunlight and the touchscreen responds well to gloved inputs. I don't have power for it on the GZ250, so it runs on internal battery - enough for about 3 hours.

I added a 12-volt accessory outlet to the Vulcan for the long-distance trip and that worked pretty well. However, the Nuvi 760 is not waterproof. So, for inclement weather I have to stow it away under a rain cover somewhere as well as cover the 12-volt outlet.

Understanding how the GPS works and knowing what information you want from it go a long way to reducing the level of distraction / workload. After programming my route (while stopped) I typically glance down to see how far away I am from my next turn. On a few occaissions I had to interact with the GPS enroute when I experienced worse than expected fuel mileage and had to look for fuel. Five touches got me headed to the nearest gas station with minimal workload.