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Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/3/2006 11:36:41 PM

ImmaSquashYou

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So i've been thinking about this. When i'm in the car and going somewhere for the first time, i go to yahoo maps and print out directions. Obviosuly i'm in the car, so i can read the paper n drive at the same time. But what do you guys do while on a bike?? do you the directions to the gas tank?? or do you stop, read the directions, n then go??

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/3/2006 11:42:33 PM

mjflagg

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there's tankbags with clear map holders. I don't have one yet, but that's what I would use.

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/4/2006 8:51:33 AM

OldFatGuy

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Get a GPS... you won't believe the roads you find because you don't have to worry about getting lost. I've explored some awesome roads that I probably never would've taken if I didn't have the GPS. They are kinda pricey, but I've had mine a few years and used it in 2 different cars and 3 diff bikes now.

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/4/2006 11:04:58 AM

ride4sport

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a guy we ride with has one of the tank bags with the clear pocket for the map, he loves it, i'm just not a tank bag kinda person

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/4/2006 1:10:38 PM

wood83

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i just get them off map quest and merorize them before i take off

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/5/2006 12:44:05 AM

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If i go someplace really far away, im normally with alot of riders and atleast one of them knows the way. otherwise I just print the map out with mapquest and I get off and read it.

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/5/2006 3:56:57 AM

johndoe

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trying to figure out a way to mount my pda gps to my upper triple tree or gas tank.

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/5/2006 8:11:08 AM

josho66

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I would just put the map in my pocket and pull out as needed. YOu can probably remember a few parts of the directions at a time and then go from there. GPS would be nice but costly.

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/5/2006 2:27:15 PM

ImmaSquashYou

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hymm...i guess i'll stick with taping the directions to the tank since i don't want a tank bag....i think it might look funny....thanks a lot

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RE: Just wondering what you guys do if you need directions - 3/5/2006 7:25:58 PM

WolfPack

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Short trip----> Memorize

Long trip or one with allot of turns----> Play Quarterback.... Cut/Paste from Mapquest into word or something, adjust font so it fits on a 4x6 area....print it out, stick it in a ziplock bag.....electrical tape it to your forearm....Direction side up.......I hate tank bags but hate getting lost too....

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