My Favorite Dual Sport/ADV GPS 🗺️ for Only $25

My Favorite Dual Sport/ADV GPS 🗺️ for Only $25 | On/Off Road Test

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2 жыл бұрын

Showing off my new Garmin Nuvi 40LM mounted to the MOB UP Designs GPS mount on the Tenere 700.
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@Surly1966 2 жыл бұрын

The only guy on KZfaq swanky enough to actually be proud he didn’t spend a fortune on tech. Swank on dude! Swank on!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Haha heck yeah!!!

@TwistedTriggerEnduro 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing day to ride!!! Thanks for giving us tips and keeping us in the know. 🔥

@S3Moto Жыл бұрын

Excellent! Thank you for sharing, I needed a "budget friendly" GPS for my project CBR Adventure bike. Also glad to see others printing parts for their bike!

@SwankyCatProductions Жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@airadaimagery692 2 жыл бұрын

This is awesome, I’m getting one off eBay for $30! I have a couple of tips... 1, I plan to mount it on a quad lock vibration dampener. You can get a universal mount for the quad lock system that mounts to anything, you just peel and stick. Looks like I might have to sand a little spot on the back of the gps unit so that it will be smooth so that it will stick better, but that’s no big deal. 2, they make a 4” sun shade for drone monitors, that will help with the sun hitting the screen. You might have to make a slight mod to it so it doesn’t fly off your motorcycle, but that’s not a big deal either. Thanks for the video!

@fixbuildplay5249 2 жыл бұрын

Love the videos. Can’t wait to see the 360 cam in action on the sled!! Ride safe!!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I'm looking forward to that too! You as well!

@michaelkline9991 2 жыл бұрын

Been running a NUVI 40LM for years on my KLR -- works perfect

@BMRTV 2 жыл бұрын

Does this unit allow you to load a route you created?

@squid148 Жыл бұрын

I’ve been using a Garmin drive 50 lmt for years on a Harley, BMW GS and now a BMW RT with great results.

@aeronca260 2 жыл бұрын

Great and informative video as usual, Ben! What was the name of the double-sided tape you used to attach the M.U.D. GPS Mount to the garmin? I can’t make out what you said. Many thanks!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! VHB tape, 3M makes it. Awesome stuff!

@genomedia44 2 жыл бұрын

I'm doing the same thing, have an old Garmin nuvi 310 that I stick in the top map (?) part of my Wolfman tankbag... no modern fancy features, but works fine.BTW, love those forest trails you got there!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah they get the job done. Thanks!

@writehandman2833 2 жыл бұрын

I had a large Garmin (6 inch) on my KLR for a while last year, but the bouncing shook it to death after about a month. I had it in a waterproof case with a ball mount. I'll have to try a 40 LM and see if it holds up any better. I've had great success with my 78s but it is a small screen and has few bells and whistles.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah I tried this on my new KLR and it was making it disconnect right away. I stuck a foam floaty between the GPS and the mount and that seems to have damped down the vibrations considerably. Not sure how long it'll last but I'll keep you updated!

@jorgecorreia5847 Жыл бұрын

hi from Portugal man, love your videos! Can you help me? That Gps allows to loading .gpx files? how?

@patmay8879 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. And good timing. I just decided to pick up an iPhone 13, but don’t want to use that $$$ piece on my bike, so am thinking of running my old Nuvi 50 that’s been gathering dust. I ordered a cheap Mount set up, and it seems to work, and gives my CB500X a cool look. Now I just have to figure out how it works beyond the basic “type in address and push go” thing. Mmm, wonder if I can find my old manual for it!

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! Yeah I won't even use a phone mount anymore. Just not worth the risk and keeps me from looking at it while riding.

@jonhist982 Жыл бұрын

I got a 40lm and put some topographic maps on it. Worked great, now sold it and got a 55lm but i am not able to put GPX files inside to follow tracks from wikiloc... That is what i wanted....

@jdmfh47 2 жыл бұрын

Try dielectric grease on the plug and seal the internals with conformal coating.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea!

@user-go6kv9qn5u 4 ай бұрын

I just bought one for my T7 and works fine. $15 on eBay in the box👍👍👍👍 Thanks for the vid.

@SwankyCatProductions 4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!!!

@bricetetrick1457 2 жыл бұрын

Non GPS question! I have been following your channel for a while now, you ride a lot of what I ride ( as far as trails) I have been on klr's for 10 years or more, is the T7 a big upgrade when riding what you are in this vid? Thanks

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Brice, very good question and the reason I bought the new KLR. So far I'd say the biggest difference is on the road, totally worth it there. Off road the Tenere is more capable and more fun but not a huge amount better for me due to the height and rather top heavy-ness of it. Don't get me wrong the power to pick the front wheel up is really nice and the anti squat rear makes power sliding easy. But the KLR can still hold it's own and be a lot of fun. It's also just a little less stressful on uneven messy terrain (for me).

@bricetetrick1457 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Swanky

@woundedtiger7547 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 👍.

@shankarbn 11 ай бұрын

Can you load GPX files for dirt riding and use I for navigation?

@longrider9551 2 жыл бұрын

A little tip I picked up after a million miles, wrap 12 inches of saran wrap on your GPS in the rain😉. I prefer using my phone or tablet, it gets real time map updates detours, accidents, speed traps and because I have Bluetooth in the helmet it reminds me if I miss a turn in strong glare.

@Bruce-Wayne717 2 жыл бұрын

Only problem is if it's your primary phone, the camera can get messed up from the prolonged vibes from the bike. If you like taking pictures on the phone, something to consider.

@airadaimagery692 2 жыл бұрын

@@Bruce-Wayne717 quad lock vibration dampener. Seems to be working well so for...

@marklayne1643 2 жыл бұрын

Can gpx files be loaded to it?

@ROCKINRODNEY 2 жыл бұрын

Oh that looks slick! Looks factory. Hey what boots are you using?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Formas!

@1000gib 10 ай бұрын

I am using cheap waterproof smartphone. Not as straightforward as dedicated gps nav, but you can use different SW and maps.

@HaRLeYDvDsN1215 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great man.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@foxtrotwhiskey874 2 ай бұрын

hey mans, i got a Garmin NUVI from ebay for my motorcycle, can i plug the USB cable form the GPS to my phone charger USB port? will it work?

@Racer57 2 жыл бұрын

You can also get custom vehicle icons and make the car icon a motorcycle or snowmobile.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Really? From Garmins website or where?

@dbc105 2 жыл бұрын

I've been running one and all my issues have been on the charge cord. It plugs into a lighter plug and it will work loose. I've been able to position the mount on top of it to hold it in place but it now the cord seems to have stopped working completely. The Garmin boots right up if I plug it into my PC.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

It's never actually come out but my Tenere will push mine up once in a while too. Since I switched to a USB insert and cable I've had no issues.

@teampredatorjose Жыл бұрын

Have you tried to install the topographic maps on your gps? From what I've been able to read it's possible, but I can't find much information.

@SwankyCatProductions Жыл бұрын

I haven't no, that would be awesome though!

@FrethKindheart 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet!

@Atrip111 2 ай бұрын

Thought about doing something like this, worried about rain. I guess if they are that cheap and not in rain often or at all why not. Smart

@SwankyCatProductions 2 ай бұрын

My dad's left his out in the rain on more than one occasion... Seems to still be working just fine!

@mediocreman561 Жыл бұрын

Does the navi 40lm have Bluetooth?

@SWTrailsAndWheels 2 жыл бұрын

Just ordered a Nuvi 50LM for my WR250R lightweight ADV bike build.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@johnfrye8452 2 жыл бұрын

I use a Nuvi 1300, haven’t had any problems with it. I don’t ride off road.

@BMRTV 2 жыл бұрын

Does this GPS allow you to create a trail route/track and import it onto the device?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I've not done anything like that but if it's the same type of file as VVMaps uses then it should work.

@BMRTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwankyCatProductions Thanks. I tried to buy a 40LM off eBay but the seller sent me a 1390 which does not have the "routes" function to allow me to select the custom GPX I made in Basecamp :( Before I try and buy another I definitely need to confirm the routes feature/function or I guess sometimes it's called tracks.

@TheMarky26 4 ай бұрын

How is it mounted?

@Dshideler2002 Жыл бұрын

Are you able to upload routes and follow them on the unit? Similar to BDR routes and other gpx files.

@SwankyCatProductions Жыл бұрын

I've never tried it so I can't say for sure, but I assume it should have those capabilities?

@helderneves91 2 жыл бұрын

I was about to buy an TomTom GPS for cars , they are reeeeallly cheap but not waterproof... The gps designed for bikes costs almost 400€ lol too expensive! Ended using my phone.

@BURDsTheW0RD Жыл бұрын

noticed this is from last year is this gps still working? also im from mn where are you riding in this video?

@SwankyCatProductions Жыл бұрын

Yep, even after my dad bashed it into a tree haha. This was the Embarrass river OHV park in Tigerton WI.

@e.g.8371 2 жыл бұрын

What map add on did you mention that you have?

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I put a link in the description now. www.vvmapping.com/

@temperposs2935 Жыл бұрын

hello please can you give the descriptions of the gps to look for it and buy it thanks

@SwankyCatProductions Жыл бұрын

Garmin NUVi 40lm

@mctourer5549 2 жыл бұрын

I have been using the Garmin nuvi 57 LM between the bike and my work van for 3 years and haven't had any problems.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! What type of bike/mount is it on?

@mctourer5549 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwankyCatProductions i use the Ram mount cradle and ram mount handle bar mount with the short arm. I put it in the center of the handle bar, it puts it just in front of my tank bag on my Vstrom DL 1000.

@DieTabbi Жыл бұрын

What is with waterproof? Thought the car garmins are not waterproof and not for gloves

@mctourer5549 Жыл бұрын

@@DieTabbi ya they are not water proof but I have ridin in the rain a bunch of times and haven't had any trouble. As far as being able to operate it with gloves on, it depends on the gloves, if they are designed for a touch screen then it works fine.

@22bnightrider 2 жыл бұрын

Wish I could find something like VVmaping for Georgia and surrounding states

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's pretty cool, I'd bet someone else out there has done it for other states but probably not everyone.

@bluezhawg2104 2 жыл бұрын

I too tried a garage sale Garmin and it failed after 15000 miles on my 05 KLR. The circuit board wasn’t built for the vibes nor was it waterproof. I knew it would happen sooner or later. Now I use my Zumo on both bikes. No issues now.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

I just tried another one on my new KLR and it kept telling me it had lost connection. Hopefully getting some sort of vibration dampener between it and the bike will work. I grabbed it while riding and then did the same with the Tenere and WOW was it different. KLR has a hard buzz and the T7 was essentially sitting still.

@bluezhawg2104 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwankyCatProductions Remember the issue isn’t the motorcycle it’s the device you’re putting on the motorcycle. There is no automotive GPS that is built and waterproofed that will work on a motorcycle long term. End of conversation. As a matter of fact I killed my iPhone camera using it for a GPS. Unless it’s built for a motorcycle it’s not gonna last long term.

@airadaimagery692 2 жыл бұрын

@@bluezhawg2104 quad lock vibration dampener seems to be keeping my iPhone/camera alive after a few months of pounding the trails on the 300 rally. Time will tell...

@bluezhawg2104 2 жыл бұрын

@@airadaimagery692 That may well be a solution. For me in Arizona the heat shuts down my phone so I went Garmin XT designed to be in the elements. I have recommended that quad lock to many customers.

@hunttomuchwolfe 2 жыл бұрын

Its nice to see a adv rider not trying to get you to spend a boat load of cash

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Haha yeah I'm always looking for the cheapest option.

@paulcondie2520 2 жыл бұрын

Almost hit a deer myself other night on the old Klr, scary close. Lol.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you didn't! My dad and I rode home in the dark last night, saw about 20 on the way. Turned an hour ride into almost 2 but I'd much rather hit one going 45 than 60.

@Makermook Жыл бұрын

This might be a dumb question, but I've never used any kind of GPS navigation other than Google maps: With a Nuvi or Garmin or whatever, do you have to pay a monthly bill like with a cell phone?

@ezlivin1454 Жыл бұрын

@justinvansteenburg7064 2 жыл бұрын

Just picked up a spare 40LM and a VVmapping chip. Can’t wait to get out with this setup. Been trying to find a off-road gps Solution that didn’t cost a fortune for a while.

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice! What kind of bike/mount are you using?

@justinvansteenburg7064 2 жыл бұрын

@@SwankyCatProductions gen 2 KLR. I mounted it straight to my KLRdash upper dash plate using some heavy duty 15lb rated foam backed velcro. It’s been doing a decent job at mitigating the vibrations and is easily removable if it starts raining or anything. Loving the combo sofar.

@airadaimagery692 2 жыл бұрын

What is a VV mapping chip

@MrCheaterpipe 2 жыл бұрын

Im still running the original gps (map and compass)

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Nice!

@spikeccx 2 жыл бұрын

Spray it with wd40 , let that soak into joints , outlets ect and wipe off !! , drain holes may be possible as well Got a cheap tom tom been wet loads of times

@SwankyCatProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Good ideas!