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Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-17-2013, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By rwamf
Gat an answer

Got this answer today From Rand McNally

Good morning Robert,

To answer your questions:

1. We use the website: http://www.geocaching.com/ for track logging.

2. Yes, you are...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 05-10-2013, 08:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By rwamf
Yeah, already done that, Have joined the local...

Yeah, already done that, Have joined the local club and they have a great lease on a ranch, All single track NO QUADS
But still miss the wide open areas in the west.
Sold all my big bikes ( 650 and...
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 05-10-2013, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By rwamf
No I will check them out, sure miss the open...

No I will check them out, sure miss the open riding in the western states, Texas is mostly private land, Have to drive 4.5 hours to Cloudcroft.
Forum: GPS Tracks - Rockies 05-09-2013, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 586
Posted By rwamf
Hello Jerry We plan on doing it the first week in...

Hello Jerry We plan on doing it the first week in AUG
So I will have a real track file for you
Hope all is well with you, and Gill too.
robert
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-03-2013, 08:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By rwamf
If it allows downloads ( importing) of high...

If it allows downloads ( importing) of high resolution GPX files then I would say it does more than most Garmins, and for the price you get road and Topo maps, turn by turn routing even when routing...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 05-03-2013, 08:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 393
Posted By rwamf
New gps - Rand McNally Foris 850

Rand McNally has entered the handheld market and it looks promising the Foris 850...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 11-19-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,634
Posted By rwamf
I have the Delorme 12VDC connector but do no use...

I have the Delorme 12VDC connector but do no use it on the bike anymore since I found this, a weatherproof USB connector (http://burnsmoto.com/usb-power-socket-weatherproof.php) and it works great,...
Forum: Thumpers 08-21-2012, 06:38 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 706,870
Posted By rwamf
And don't forget that you will piss more people...

And don't forget that you will piss more people off with the louder pipe, But the Hardley guys will like it, oh! and also it will help us get more areas closed off do to the noise. Go for it.:puke1
Forum: GS Boxers 08-18-2012, 08:13 AM
Replies: 1,891
Views: 561,052
Posted By rwamf
Black Bear 2012

http://rwamf.com/2012Silverton/blkbearGS.jpg
Forum: Face plant 07-09-2012, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,370
Posted By rwamf
Glad you are okay also I can only imagine how...

Glad you are okay also I can only imagine how your husband felt when he came back and saw you.
But for tire mounting I also have found that Soap and water is best, it does as others have said,...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-08-2012, 05:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,833
Posted By rwamf
It is not that we want detail while at speed, no,...

It is not that we want detail while at speed, no, But when out exploring and you come to an intersection or the proverbial Fork in the road, and you want to see if a road connects or goes through,...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-08-2012, 06:50 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,833
Posted By rwamf
You miss understand, Garmins will not show minor...

You miss understand, Garmins will not show minor detail at farther zoom levels, not closer, who gives damm about 50ft,
My Lowrance H20 will display minor road detail at 15 mile zoom, my 60C...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 07-03-2012, 05:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,833
Posted By rwamf
OK Show me a Garmin that routes on TOPO, May be...

OK Show me a Garmin that routes on TOPO, May be the new ones will but my 60cs would not.
That is the reason I dropped Garmin from my GPS usage, too many failures in the past.

No one Brand does...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-30-2012, 10:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,833
Posted By rwamf
Totally disagree with that statement as why...

Totally disagree with that statement as why bother if they are the same, I run Two on my GS as it has the room. One is for Offroad routes and the other is a Street unit, Makes no sense to be the same...
Forum: Thumpers 06-11-2012, 07:01 AM
Replies: 4,780
Views: 706,870
Posted By rwamf
Check the wires going into the Key switch, A...

Check the wires going into the Key switch, A buddies X did that on one of our rides, bike just quit, one of the wire contacts came loose moving it around it would sometimes make contact, finally had...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 06-09-2012, 06:49 AM
Replies: 712
Views: 29,839
Posted By rwamf
Reno : So close to Hell you can see Sparks , ...

Reno : So close to Hell you can see Sparks
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Some of the best Dual Sport riding on the Planet all around you, You will love it.
Forum: GS Boxers 05-19-2012, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1,891
Views: 561,052
Posted By rwamf
Spring Canyon MOAB

http://rwamf.com/MOAB08/sprgcyn1.jpg
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 01-21-2012, 08:32 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 8,726
Posted By rwamf
Delorme records track files at up to 20,000 point...

Delorme records track files at up to 20,000 point per track, there is no 10 track limit to how many you can save( Only limit is space on your SD card or Internal Memory)" No waypoint or track limits...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-05-2012, 05:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,042
Posted By rwamf
when clicking waypoints while making a route, I...

when clicking waypoints while making a route, I have found it best to use the the "add as last waypoint" instead of " add waypoint" That is if you start from "START" There are plenty of route...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 12-02-2011, 07:29 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,970
Posted By rwamf
Delorme Topo

Click the photo for the link to the ADV Topic
http://rwamf.com/delorme/topo9route3a.JPG (http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=625660)...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 10-05-2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 511
Posted By rwamf
How many points were in your track you saved?...

How many points were in your track you saved? there might be another track saved in the internal memory.
Did you do the Sync? in Topo
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 08-21-2011, 11:54 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,845
Posted By rwamf
Totally WORTHLESS IMO Buy a used 60/76 series,...

Totally WORTHLESS IMO
Buy a used 60/76 series, can be found cheap
B&W sucks, not good for tracks, can't load large maps areas, slow Serial interface.
Don't waste a penny on one
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 08-21-2011, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,997
Posted By rwamf
Delorme PN60 is the best I have found for...

Delorme PN60 is the best I have found for off-road use.
better maps
Draw layers
ability to add new roads and Trails to your maps.
no limit on track storage, and tracks with up to 20,000 points in...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 06-05-2011, 06:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 765
Posted By rwamf
I loaded mine as tracks and then converted them...

I loaded mine as tracks and then converted them to a draw layer so I can display the entire route in a very easy to see on the gps screen track to follow.
With Delorme software you can do so much...
Forum: Tejas and the Gulf States 05-29-2011, 07:27 PM
Replies: 1,939
Views: 156,147
Posted By rwamf
Midland Odessa

Moving to Odessa in June, will be looking to ride, any good shops, clubs or any other info etc?
THX
Robert
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 05-20-2011, 09:01 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 24,893
Posted By rwamf
Yes GPX files on the SD card and load them...

Yes GPX files on the SD card and load them anytime you want without a PC, so you can have as many as space allows on the SD card, Garmin still won't let you load files with a PC The 62 will allow you...
Forum: Pics, pics, pics... 05-10-2011, 12:52 PM
Replies: 483
Views: 136,041
Posted By rwamf
http://www.rwamf.com/klx/Caples/DSC04733s.JPG

http://www.rwamf.com/klx/Caples/DSC04733s.JPG
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-15-2011, 09:57 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,347
Posted By rwamf
http://www.lowrance.com/upload/Lowrance/Images/Pro...

http://www.lowrance.com/upload/Lowrance/Images/Products/Nautic_Insight_Baja_HD_coverage.jpg (http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Mapping/Insight-HD/Nautic-Insight-HD-Baja/)
Premium Widest-Coverage...
Forum: Thumpers 04-12-2011, 09:02 AM
Replies: 358
Views: 57,713
Posted By rwamf
Funny how people perceive changes to a bike???...

Funny how people perceive changes to a bike??? Small improvements???
Completely new frame, bodywork, fuel tank , 6 speed trans, hydraulic clutch, completely different suspension, (with linkage),...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 04-08-2011, 09:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 725
Posted By rwamf
The older Lowrance units were pretty good, but...

The older Lowrance units were pretty good, but the New Endura series SUCKS, they look amazing on paper but the units just plain do not deliver, They are very SLOW, too expensive to buy maps that...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 03-26-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 673
Posted By rwamf
you have to transfer the City Nav maps to the...

you have to transfer the City Nav maps to the GPS, May be your 62 only has a base map?? So get a 8 gig SD card and put detailed maps on it.
That is the way past Garmins worked.
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-23-2011, 07:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,583
Posted By rwamf
I was lucky as my Spot 1 subscription was due to...

I was lucky as my Spot 1 subscription was due to expire a week after I got my PN60, That does suck the SPOT can't transfer the account.
Much happier with my PN60/Spot than I ever was with my SPOT 1,...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 03-21-2011, 09:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,583
Posted By rwamf
I went with the PN60 with Spot and love it, works...

I went with the PN60 with Spot and love it, works great. The Spot Connect with a phone would be ok too but Amazn has the PN60 with Spot for $370 right now. so the difference is Two pieces VS Three...
Forum: The Rockies – It's all downhill from here... 03-18-2011, 05:16 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 23,269
Posted By rwamf
I am going to check it out on the 5th of April ,...

I am going to check it out on the 5th of April , Should be awesome. This is going to be a long two weeks.
Forum: Thumpers 02-27-2011, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7,857
Views: 1,782,517
Posted By rwamf
I have the Clark tank, Not sure how much lighter...

I have the Clark tank, Not sure how much lighter it is but the extra fuel is why I bought it, So in reality it weighs more as you hold more gas, Fits good, good investment IMO
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-25-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,191
Posted By rwamf
http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-...

http://www.ram-mount.com/Portals/0/PartImages/RAM-B-367U.jpg
http://www.ram-mount.com/CatalogResults/PartDetails/tabid/63/partid/082065077045066045051054055085/Default.aspx...
Forum: GPS 101 - Which GPS For Me 02-24-2011, 08:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,366
Posted By rwamf
Looks good, I noticed that you can load tracks to...

Looks good, I noticed that you can load tracks to and FROM the SD card,
"Transfer Waypoints, Routes and Tracks to and from SD Card"
No auto routing so it would be good for Off Road use only. and...
Forum: West – California, the desert southwest and whatever is left 02-01-2011, 01:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 4,830
Posted By rwamf
Good news indeed, Take it easy Mark R

Good news indeed, Take it easy Mark

R
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-11-2011, 07:28 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,445
Posted By rwamf
If you want turn by turn directions, then yes you...

If you want turn by turn directions, then yes you only have the 100 waypoint limit for the PC, 25 points on the 60)
You can turn any track file into a Route and it will look like crap on the PC as...
Forum: Layin' down tracks 01-06-2011, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,910
Posted By rwamf
I load all my tracks to my GPS's SD card and load...

I load all my tracks to my GPS's SD card and load them when I need them , No computer needed, Garmin needs to step up and allow you to load files from the SD card. I also have draw layers (Custom...
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