I"m new here, but, have had my Yamaha Big Bear since 02, since i'm a hunter, i'm curious if i can get a plug and play GPS to mount on the handle bars, anyone know of a good brand? I need one that's simple and will show your trail, touch screen if posible, Thanks

 

The only touch screen one that I know of that is also waterproof is the Garmin Oregon. The Oregon is pricey.

We have four GPSr's but we actually use the two cheapest ones when riding because I have destroyed two of them by rolling the quad.

We use a Garmin eTrex Legend and a Garmin 60C when riding. They are not touch screen but they are waterproof and we have loaded trail maps on them.

 

I cannot give you an exact model # but I would stick with the Garmin brand as they seem to work much better than all the others! IMO

 

Thanks, i appreciate the reply's, I live in Oregon, but, this is for desert riding/hunting, although this week trust me, it rained in the Oregon desert off and on big time. I'll check out the GPS you 2 talked about.

 

JFYI I use the same GPS as GrnXnham a E-Trex legend and love it!

 

Well, i guess great minds think alike, lol, i've got one of the ETRAX Leg myslef, was just thinking of getting something to mount on the handle bars and be able to watch and check as i ride.

 

Stole this link from Jumbo Frank for some GPS mounts.

 

How much do you want to spend?

The eTrex Legend can be had for $100 but it's monochrome screen and it's antenna isn't as good as some of the newer models.

The Garmin Oregon is $400-500 but it comes with all the bells and whistles. Just don't roll your quad on it!

Remember that maps can cost an additional $100 or more above the cost of the GPS.

We also use the RAM mounts and even though they are expensive, they are worth it.

I see that you are in Oregon. Here is a very useful website that allows you to download Northwest trail maps for FREE to your Garmin GPS! This is another reason to get a Garmin brand GPS. These free maps only work on a Garmin

http://www.switchbacks.com/maps/NW_Trails.html