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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / Unit shutdown due to excessive vibration?

« on: April 16, 2006, 12:28:03 pm »

I've got the Garmin 60C and the standard Garmin handlebar mount.  I'm using it with a trike, so instead of being mounted to the handlebar it's mounted to a bar end which, in turn, is mounted to a vertical mirror mount post.

Yesterday, riding over a packed chipseal road surface, the mount was vibrating quite a bit.  The unit kept shutting off, which I assumed at first was due to a low battery.  But I still had 2 bars left, and later on took it in the car with no shutdowns.

Then, I thought that perhaps the battery springs weren't holding the batteries in place. Bu there aren't spings, just clips, and the battery compartment seems pretty snug to me.

So-given that the unit has no moving parts...would it shut down if it's getting rattled around too much? Has anyone else experienced this?

Many thanks,

-Ian

This message was edited by IWood on 4-16-06 @ 8:28 AM

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GPS & Digital Data Discussion / GPSMap 60C...why won't it route along streets?

« on: April 14, 2006, 11:03:49 pm »

(Post removed by author due to sudden onset of D'oh!)

This message was edited by IWood on 4-14-06 @ 8:37 PM

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Routes / TA Kentucky: is there *anywhere* to stay between:

« on: June 25, 2006, 10:44:37 am »

...Elkhorn City and Pippa Passes? I'm in Breaks right now, with a fully-loaded trike and trailer.  Not at all sure I can do 60 miles with climbs to get from here to Pippa Passes...

Thanks,

Ian

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General Discussion / Missouri: what's the real deal?

« on: July 09, 2006, 08:26:05 pm »

What's the general consensus among TransAm riders about Missouri? I've been reading various horror stories, but I was also told stories about Kentucky...and at least for my ride so far, worries about KY were unfounded

Just looking for some recent experiences to prepare myself...

Thanks,

Ian

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General Discussion / TransAm/Pacific Coast journal

« on: May 28, 2006, 03:49:13 pm »

Greetings-

I've just started the TransAm Trail westbound, with a bit of the Pacific Coast thrown in at the end.

Using various gadgets, I'm blogging it "live," from wherever I happen to be.  You can read about it at www.astonishedhead.com.

Cheers,

Ian Wood

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General Discussion / Where are you touring to 2006

« on: January 16, 2006, 12:29:46 am »

TransAm, then down the Pacific Coast to Santa Barbara, CA.  Selling the house, tech-ing up a Greenspeed GTO with a Burley Nomad trailer, hitting the road.