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

[@Surly1966]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Haha heck yeah!!!

[@longrider9551]

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]

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]

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

[@michaelkline9991]

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

[@BMRTV]

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

[@jdmfh47]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Good idea!

[@TwistedTriggerEnduro]

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

[@S3Moto]

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]

Glad it helped!

[@squid148]

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

[@RockyDeanda-w6m]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Glad to hear it!!!

[@Racer57]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Really? From Garmins website or where?

[@hunttomuchwolfe]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@genomedia44]

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]

Nice! Yeah they get the job done. Thanks!

[@fixbuildplay5249]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@1000gib]

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

[@bluezhawg2104]

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]

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]

@@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]

@@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]

@@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.

[@writehandman2833]

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.

[@Atrip111]

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]

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

[@marklayne1643]

Can gpx files be loaded to it?

[@johnfrye8452]

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

[@jonhist982]

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....

[@patmay8879]

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]

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.

[@mctourer5549]

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]

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

[@mctourer5549]

@@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]

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

[@mctourer5549]

@@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.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nice!!!

[@aeronca260]

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]

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

[@HaRLeYDvDsN1215]

Looks great man.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks!

[@spikeccx]

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]

Good ideas!

[@foxtrotwhiskey874]

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?

[@bricetetrick1457]

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]

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]

Thanks Swanky

[@Dshideler2002]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@teampredatorjose]

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]

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

[@ROCKINRODNEY]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Thanks! Formas!

[@jorgecorreia5847]

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

[@dbc105]

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]

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.

[@helderneves91]

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.

[@woundedtiger7547]

Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@shankarbn]

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

[@temperposs2935]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Garmin NUVi 40lm

[@TheMarky26]

How is it mounted?

[@22bnightrider]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@BURDsTheW0RD]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@mediocreman561]

Does the navi 40lm have Bluetooth?

[@Chinhnguyen0497]

this thing is ridiculous high price in my place. because ebay is not shipped here and everything is new

[@justinvansteenburg7064]

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]

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

[@justinvansteenburg7064]

@@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]

What is a VV mapping chip

[@paulcondie2520]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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.

[@FrethKindheart]

Sweet!

[@BMRTV]

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

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@BMRTV]

@@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.

[@tippytailmckitty2658]

I've got a couple old GPS I can repurpose.

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Do you have a GPS on your Tenere?

[@MrCheaterpipe]

Im still running the original gps (map and compass)

[@SwankyCatProductions]

Nice!

[@Makermook]

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]

No

[@e.g.8371]

What map add on did you mention that you have?

[@SwankyCatProductions]

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

[@SmokinZen]

Nah Garmin XT