All Stewards of The Sierra National Forest Dual Sport Ride

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Decided it was time to replace my broken 60Csx and since this ride was coming up, couldn't think of a better time. I was thinking about going with the Montana, but with the 4" screen it pretty much looked like it would be an ipad on the bike. And at $450 for the small amount of time I use it, hard to justify that expense. This was my best option IMO. Really needed the 3-axis compass so it keeps your heading even when stopped an it's not held flat. The 60csx wouldn't do that.
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Decided it was time to replace my broken 60Csx and since this ride was coming up, couldn't think of a better time. I was thinking about going with the Montana, but with the 4" screen it pretty much looked like it would be an ipad on the bike. And at $450 for the small amount of time I use it, hard to justify that expense. This was my best option IMO. Really needed the 3-axis compass so it keeps your heading even when stopped an it's not held flat. The 60csx wouldn't do that.
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So which model is this?
 
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So which model is this?
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Garmin 62c. The only downside is it doesn't have a secondary dedicated hardwire port. It uses the mini USB connection that you use to connect to your computer as the same place as to the connection for the hardwire kit to the bike battery.

There are a few out there (Montana, 78s) that have the secondary port. Only a concern if you have a hard get off and somehow destroy mini USB connection. Remote possibility but not too concerned.

This was $199, no shipping or taxes. Then I bought the hardwire kit as my 60Csx batteries would vibrate and lose connection then turn back on and start all over again. You would lose all previous stuff for that day. Even if you put a small amount of foam in there, I never have liked to take the chance and it's simple and cheap insurance....hey, see what I did there.
 
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