TomTom on a bike

[JonnyB]

What do you think to this then, and would any of you use it?
http://www.honda-sohc.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=242&Itemid=112

Vistit the TomTom website http://www.tomtom.com/products/product.php?ID=146&Category=1&Lid=1

I have TomTom on my PDA and use it on voice only

[SteveD CB500K0]

I've just read that on the home page.

Most of my VFR buddies use some sort of satnav - either Tom Tom or Garmin.

Never have myself, but have got lost many times when trying to find somewhere new and \"memorised\" the map!

[jimshea]

I have used my sat nav in the car many times, but I must say it is a distraction!! On a bike I think it is dangerous.. unless you always pull ovr and stop to use it...

[FATAL]

I use TooTom Rider 2 on my BMW GS1150 and Tiger1050, both are wired up for it, I find it invaluble at times, great to use with the scala headset and bluetooth. It's also got the car conversion so as I drive for a living its great, reduces stress, and stops you messing about with maps on the road. Just don't throw away your maps as you'll still need them for reference and ploting routes. 

[JonnyB]

Could you use it on something like the cb750

[FATAL]

Could you use it on something like the cb750

I don't see why not. The RAM mount to fit the unit to the handlebars is simple to use, it's just a question of connecting the power wire to your battery, the TomTom unit does have it's own independent power source but will only last for a few hours, so you need to connect it to the bikes power supply. The TTR 2 kit that I have comes with everything you need, I just paid a few extra quid for the car adapter mount and power lead. The TTR 2 with european mapping is quite expensive, but IMHO certainly worth it.
I'm no electrician so I can't advise on the connecting to your bikes battery. When I bought my Tiger 1050 the dealer fitted a special loom into the Triumphs loom. On my GS1150 I just connected the power cable straight to the battery, no fuses etc; seems to be working just fine. I find it a very useful piece of kit, as usually when I go touring with my pals for some reason I always end up doing most of the leading and navigation (probably coz I'm the only one daft enough to admit being able to read a map  ) It's also good for being able to answer my mobile why riding, the Scala headset that comes with the kit is very good.