Motorcycle Trip

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Motorcycle Trip

How would an iPad hold up on a motorcycle trip? My husband thinks the vibration of a Harley wouldn't be good for it.

Thanks,
Debbie

Sony, Windows 7

Posted on Nov 28, 2010 4:48 AM

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Answer 1

nick101

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Nov 28, 2010 5:48 AM in response to dhanchey

Well - there are no moving parts, and it's built to withstand the bump and grind of daily life

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Philly_Phan

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Nov 28, 2010 5:53 AM in response to dhanchey

I wouldn't think that there would be any problems but I've never done it.

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Answer 3

Nov 28, 2010 6:09 AM in response to dhanchey

Easy solution here. Ride a Goldwing. I take my iPad all the time on my Wing. 🙂

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Answer 4

Nov 28, 2010 6:35 AM in response to Zazoopitz

Open an app that has audio and turn the volume all the way up. Place your hand on the screen. The screen vibrates. Even the back of the iPad vibrates. I see no problem having the iPad on a motorcycle. Just don't go dirt bike riding and you'll be ok.

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Tamara

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Nov 28, 2010 7:30 AM in response to dhanchey

It should be fine in a padded sleeve. I wouldn't mount it on the handlebars.

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Answer 6

Nov 28, 2010 7:34 AM in response to dhanchey

The iPad + Velcro video on the Apple website even shows the iPad mounted on the gas tank of a motorcycle.

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Answer 7

Nov 28, 2010 7:51 AM in response to dhanchey

It's right there behind the plastic cover of my tank bag on by BMW K100LT. Does a great job replacing the paper maps I used to carry....

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Nov 28, 2010 7:52 AM in response to Craig Brady

If you ride piggyback just put Velcro on the back of the driver. Fire up Netflix and your all set. I can see this happening.

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Philly_Phan

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Nov 28, 2010 8:15 AM in response to David M Brewer

But that will hide the "If you can read this..." notice!

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Nov 28, 2010 11:18 AM in response to dhanchey

I took mine on a 2000 mile trip riding a road king, no problems at all. I put in my rear bag in a padded case on top of my clothes. I can carry a bottle of soda the same way and it doesn't get shook up, that was my test before taking the iPad. (I know Philly_Phan is big on test procedures)

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Philly_Phan

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Nov 28, 2010 12:12 PM in response to Time2rideaz

I would have used beer!

🙂

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dhanchey Author

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Nov 28, 2010 1:11 PM in response to dhanchey

Thanks everyone! I have certainly enjoyed the comments posted here, and so has my husband. He does resist buying a Goldwing though.

The idea about using iPad for a GPS and map source came after we landed on several miles of dirt road that were marked as paved on an official state map. The paper copy was wrong, and we really needed help. All we could do was stay with the dirt road until we reached pavement. What an adventure!

Best,
Debbie

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dhanchey Author

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Nov 28, 2010 1:30 PM in response to dhanchey

Loved the iPad + Velcro video, and it made me think of another question:

What map app do you use and why? I've tried several and have not settled on any. I don't know if it's because I don't know how to use it or what.

Thanks,
Debbie

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db429

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Nov 30, 2010 12:59 PM in response to dhanchey

Have used the IPad all over parts of the US and Canada on V Stroms. I have used apps GPS Drive and GPS HD. No problems finding us and pointing the way.

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Answer 15

Dec 2, 2010 10:09 PM in response to dhanchey

I use the TomTom app. I already owned it for my iPhone, so just loaded it on iPad. The X2 view looks fine due to the nature of the TomTom interface.

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