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GPS - 6/18/2008 5:28:12 PM   
Dag


Posts: 61
Joined: 1/19/2008
Status: offline 		I was wondering which model hand held Garmin GPS for taking out on the trails is a good one to buy to mount on my ATV?   Thanks for any Input

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2008 Kawasaki 750 Brute Force (Camo), 3000lb Warn Winch, 26" ITP Mudlite XTR's, Bison Front Bumper, Bayou Snorkel, Twin Air Filter.

(Wife's) 2007 Honda Rincon (Green), 2500lb Warn Winch, Hand/Thumb Warmers, Maier Hand Guards, ATV-GURU Front Bumper, ATV-GURU 2" Receiver Hitch
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RE: GPS - 6/18/2008 5:30:07 PM   
Rebel64


Posts: 3488
Joined: 4/28/2007
From: Peoria, IL
Status: offline 		I have the 60csx on a RAM mount. Waterproof, rugged, and with a good screen.

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Lifted, Lawed, Turners, Triangle snorked, Dirts Rad Bracket, OffRoadSoundSystems split jams...and other stuff.

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RE: GPS - 6/18/2008 5:33:17 PM   
Dag


Posts: 61
Joined: 1/19/2008
Status: offline 		So does that show where and what trails that you have travelled?  Where did you get your RAM holder?

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2008 Kawasaki 750 Brute Force (Camo), 3000lb Warn Winch, 26" ITP Mudlite XTR's, Bison Front Bumper, Bayou Snorkel, Twin Air Filter.

(Wife's) 2007 Honda Rincon (Green), 2500lb Warn Winch, Hand/Thumb Warmers, Maier Hand Guards, ATV-GURU Front Bumper, ATV-GURU 2" Receiver Hitch

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RE: GPS - 6/18/2008 5:40:00 PM   
Rebel64


Posts: 3488
Joined: 4/28/2007
From: Peoria, IL
Status: offline 		Yes it does...and has helped a lot in areas I've rode at.  (now where was camp at???)
I got the holder from cyclegadgets dot com. 

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RE: GPS - 6/19/2008 11:02:55 AM   
let_it_be_known


Posts: 1625
Joined: 11/9/2004
From: Gulfport,MS "the dirty dirty"
Status: offline 		i am also interested in this same question. would like to buy a good rugged waterproof GPS for my handlebars.. is this the one to buy?

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2008 BLACK Polaris RZR 3" Extreme lift, 30" XXLs, 14" SS 112s, bumpers, snorkels, rocksliders, winch.

2005 POLARIS 800 EFI 6" g0ri!!a, heelclicker, warn 3.0. 29.5 laws, black itp wheels,relocated radiator,highlifter temp gauge, techclusion, rear bumper, front brushguard, snorked

2008 GMC CBSB DURAMAX FULLY LOADED.. 6" BDS lift 20" INCUBUS POLTERGIEST W/ 35" TOYO MT.. 3 STEP NFAB NERF BARS

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RE: GPS - 6/19/2008 12:22:00 PM   
Jeffro69


Posts: 191
Joined: 4/12/2008
From: Black Hills, SD
Status: offline 		My old man has the 76csx and I use that on my rzr, I like it!

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08' Green Polaris Ranger Rzr (Gen 3)
26" ITP Mudlite Xtr on 12" Vision Bruiser Wheels
Deluxe Front Brushguard
Deluxe Rear Brushguard
3500lb Polaris Winch

My Photobucket

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RE: GPS - 6/19/2008 11:10:48 PM   
VT_Grizzly


Posts: 1019
Joined: 9/4/2001
From: VT
Status: offline 		The cheapest Garmin you can buy (eTrex) will show you where you have traveled, etc....but it doesn't have any roads, streams, mountains programmed into to.  If those things are important to you, than upgrade the the eTrex Legend.  The eTrex series is smaller than the 60 or 70 series.

I've got the cheapest eTrex that I bought about 8 years ago and it works fine for me.  I carry a map as well as my GPS while riding or hunting. 

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RE: GPS - 6/20/2008 9:28:32 AM   
TXHOTSHOT


Posts: 501
Joined: 9/16/2007
From: Katy, TX
Status: offline 		lowrance xog.... It will do overheas aireal views of where you are and save your trails.... Plus it works as a mp3 player and it works in your truck or offshore for nautical use also...

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2007 650 H1
lifted
14" SS108 Wheels
31" Outlaw's
Front & Rear Bumpers
Stereo Up Front
Slide Mod
Re-Jet
Fully Snorkeled
Mudslinger Pipe
Rad Up Top
<-Oil Cooler Relocated->
Warn RT 3.0 Winch
Ape Axles
4.0 gears
Dalton Clutch Kit
And a few other things

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Steve's ATV of Katy TX

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RE: GPS - 6/20/2008 12:20:38 PM   
MuddinMaynard


Posts: 482
Joined: 5/11/2008
From: Down in the boondocks.
Status: offline 		I have a Rino® 530HCx  from Garmin. They are kind of expensive but, it gives you all of the GPS functionality you'lle ver need plus 2-way radio and NOAA weather alerts. It's water proof, have had it muddy a bunch of times and wash it off without an issue. I got mine for about $350. Then I bought a hadle bar mount for it. Something real cool, if other people you ride with have one... and you split up.. not only can you use the two way radio to find each other.. you can "beam" your location to them and it will show them on thier GPS where you are at. Well worth the money IMO.

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Post #: 9
RE: GPS - 6/22/2008 9:40:40 AM   
mud hunter69

 

Posts: 1984
Joined: 2/12/2003
From: Northern,NY 13617
Status: offline 		I have a Lowrance Ifinder hunt GPS unit and I've been very pleased with it. I can use it for ATVing, hunting, boating, and when we travel in the car. The unit is water proof and fully packed with features and it will even tell if there is a posted storm warning in the area we are in which was saved us from being in a few nasty thunder storms while riding in the Adironadacks Mnts. I have the ram mounts which holds the unit steady on even the roughest terrain. Here some pics of it.




< Message edited by mud hunter69 -- 6/22/2008 9:43:28 AM >

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'03 Vinson Manual.
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RE: GPS - 6/22/2008 10:23:02 AM   
hondarecon4435


Posts: 499
Joined: 12/18/2007
Status: offline 		i use a magellan explorer 400 and it is great. i also use a mad dog mount for it but it is horrible

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2002 Honda Recon
22" mudlites rear
2000lb winch with synthetic rope
hl 2 inch lift
amber led's
offroad lights
a-arm skid plates
snow plow
mad dog rear rack bag

2005 rancher 350 2x4
offroad lights
wheelen strobes
led backup lights
bedlined racks
kenda bear claws(25x12.5x10)-for sale $75+shipping
viper max 3000lb
homemade snow plow

1995 honda cr125(for sale $900)

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RE: GPS - 6/22/2008 1:35:05 PM   
elkbow


Posts: 9271
Joined: 11/23/2005
From: Albuquerque, NM
Status: offline 		i've owned them all, but only own Garmin now

i have a few of them, an older eMap for backup when hiking, hunting, and a Vista Cx for hunting and riding on the quad, and just picked up a Garmin Colorado 400T which has the topo's for the whole US loaded in it....and I use RAM mounts on the ATV

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Dave

'08 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 Camo
'09 Polaris Ranger XP Camo
ATV Magazine

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RE: GPS - 6/24/2008 10:44:51 PM   
Bluegrass Brute


Posts: 625
Joined: 7/24/2007
From: Mckee, Ky.
Status: offline 		How good is the 60csx under heavy foliage? I've been looking into getting a gps forever but never could decide what I wanted. Is the colorado series the only one that shows topo maps?

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Lance

2007 BRUTE 750 (CANDY BLUE) HMF FULL, K&N, COPPERHEAD VDI, DIAL-A-JET, DYNOJET KIT, WARN 3.0 XT (RED), FULL RICOCHET SKIDS, HL BUMPER, 2" LIFT, ALMOND SEC, 27-11-14 XTR's ON VISION OUTBACKS, HID LIGHTS........

2004 RANCHER 400AT BIG GUN, K&N, LIFT, 26-12-12 ITP MUDLITES ON TYPE 4's ,WARN 2.5CE WITH MULTI MOUNT

SOME PICS AND VIDS OF ME AND MY FRIENDS
http://photobucket.com/Bluegrass
http://photobucket.com/Ridinpics
http://photobucket.com/Ridinvideos

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RE: GPS - 6/24/2008 11:11:45 PM   
big tony


Posts: 1382
Joined: 2/12/2007
From: Katy, TX
Status: offline 		Nothing tops the Lowrance XOG for ATV riding, especially exploration.

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08 650 H1 CAMO
98 454 Bearcat 2x4

Steel Horses
Catvos
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RE: GPS - 6/24/2008 11:45:06 PM   
Bluegrass Brute


Posts: 625
Joined: 7/24/2007
From: Mckee, Ky.
Status: offline
quote:

ORIGINAL: big tony

Nothing tops the Lowrance XOG for ATV riding, especially exploration.

I looked at that one but it looks to big for what I need. I'm sure it's an awesome unit though.

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Lance

2007 BRUTE 750 (CANDY BLUE) HMF FULL, K&N, COPPERHEAD VDI, DIAL-A-JET, DYNOJET KIT, WARN 3.0 XT (RED), FULL RICOCHET SKIDS, HL BUMPER, 2" LIFT, ALMOND SEC, 27-11-14 XTR's ON VISION OUTBACKS, HID LIGHTS........

2004 RANCHER 400AT BIG GUN, K&N, LIFT, 26-12-12 ITP MUDLITES ON TYPE 4's ,WARN 2.5CE WITH MULTI MOUNT

SOME PICS AND VIDS OF ME AND MY FRIENDS
http://photobucket.com/Bluegrass
http://photobucket.com/Ridinpics
http://photobucket.com/Ridinvideos

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RE: GPS - 6/25/2008 12:41:45 AM   
little grasshopper


Posts: 2034
Joined: 2/24/2007
From: Lakeland,Georgia
Status: offline 		Magellan Explorist 400 is what I have. The Garmin 60csx is a nice unit and works well but mine does good enough for me . I leave mine in my bag and really don't use it all that much but a do make tracks with it and mark a few spots that I might need later. I had a mount but I got too much on my handlebars as it is. I may mount mine to the front rack though.

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06 honda rincon,red, 3in RD lift,28in Mudbugs on ITP SS112s,27in Outlaws on ITP type 4s,1.5in HL spacers on all four,Warn RT 25 w/synthetic rope, Warn wireless remote,custom 2in snorkel,HMF Swamp Series pipe with forging kit and extension,dynatex fi controller,reverse override mod,Tusk winch acc kit,Warn front bumper,HL fender brackets, Atv Guru rear bumper,Kimpex fender protectors w/foot pegs,Moto Death Grips,flashing leds,custom audiopipe

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RE: GPS - 6/29/2008 6:23:10 AM   
jefe@cableone.net


Posts: 1943
Joined: 6/11/2006
From: MS Gulf Coast
Status: offline 		I like the Garmin 76CSX. It is waterproof and floats...only uses 2 AA batteries. You can purchase a 12V power supply for it, but I prefer the batteries - no wires that way. I use it for navigating on my motorcycle, in my truck, and have used it once on my ATV. I bought the RAM mounts for all through, but ended up leaving it in the dry box with my camera while four wheeling...just found I didn't need it that much.

To use it on the road, you must purchase additional software for around $100. I also bought a couple 2GB micro SD's for loading maps, that way I can easily load'em up and swap'em out. I absolutely love using it on my bike and in my truck. A cool thing about it is when you are traveling, you can just hit the find key and select food/gas/whatever and it will pull up the closest place...with address and phone number - I recently found that to be very handy when I was in Tennessee.

DEFINATELY go with the RAM mount for any application.

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1st place loser, RSH Mud 'r' Cross 2008
04 Foreman 450 SS
27"swamp boss's/Maxxis 8 Spokes
28"EDL's on Type 7's
Custom seat
BBK
HMF w/K&N/DJ
DGL
HL Disc Brakes
Warn2.5
HL belly skid
Stickers for performance
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/JakesForemanSS/Four%20Wheelin%20Pics/Foreman%20with%20EDLs/026.jpg

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RE: GPS - 6/29/2008 8:08:50 AM   
Voodoo


Posts: 1073
Joined: 5/16/2008
From: Winnsboro, La
Status: offline 		https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=148&pID=233

Myself and 3 of my riding buddies have the Garmin 276C above.  It is Marine rated..so 100% waterproof and works absolutely great...it plots where you have been with a cookie trail feature... I have tried a few of them , but this one is the best IMO....  U can get the best price on www.pricegrabber.com   I got mine for about $360

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09 Outty 800R Red
HMF
PCIII
Woods 12:1 High Compression Pistons

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RE: GPS - 6/29/2008 2:19:14 PM   
tmeasel


Posts: 217
Joined: 2/13/2007
From: Suwannee River Valley.Florida
Status: offline 		  Garmin 72 here with a Garmin handlebar mount.Since I hunt and fish quit a bit it also gives me feeding times and tide tables if you live on the coast like I do.Moon phases also.

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2005 Foreman 500
3500lb venom winch
Amsteel synthetic winch rope
27"ITP 589'S
Garmin Gps
2"Xtreme lift

2005 Rancher 350
Warn 424 select
3000lb venom winch
26"ITP 589's
2"HiLift kit

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RE: GPS - 6/29/2008 2:46:29 PM   
big tony


Posts: 1382
Joined: 2/12/2007
From: Katy, TX
Status: offline 		plus, the lowrance is only $269, or $249 if you find it on sale. they make a handlebar mount and everything. turn by turn street nav, aerial imagry, marks trails, mp3 player, pre programmed with tons of POIs, (points of interest), search function, waypoints, basically everything you would need and then some for a better price than most

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08 650 H1 CAMO
98 454 Bearcat 2x4

Steel Horses
Catvos
Steve's ATV

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RE: GPS - 6/29/2008 8:47:07 PM   
jefe@cableone.net


Posts: 1943
Joined: 6/11/2006
From: MS Gulf Coast
Status: offline 		$299, Garmin 76CSX:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16858108039&Tpk=76csx

NewEgg is a really great company to deal with...very good prices on most everything electronic.

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1st place loser, RSH Mud 'r' Cross 2008
04 Foreman 450 SS
27"swamp boss's/Maxxis 8 Spokes
28"EDL's on Type 7's
Custom seat
BBK
HMF w/K&N/DJ
DGL
HL Disc Brakes
Warn2.5
HL belly skid
Stickers for performance
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/JakesForemanSS/Four%20Wheelin%20Pics/Foreman%20with%20EDLs/026.jpg

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 10:02:22 AM   
Dag


Posts: 61
Joined: 1/19/2008
Status: offline 		I think I am leaning towards the Garmin 60CSx or the Garmin  76CSx is this a good choice?  Which one is the better model or is there a different model I should get?     Thanks again for any input


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2008 Kawasaki 750 Brute Force (Camo), 3000lb Warn Winch, 26" ITP Mudlite XTR's, Bison Front Bumper, Bayou Snorkel, Twin Air Filter.

(Wife's) 2007 Honda Rincon (Green), 2500lb Warn Winch, Hand/Thumb Warmers, Maier Hand Guards, ATV-GURU Front Bumper, ATV-GURU 2" Receiver Hitch

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 10:54:04 AM   
elkbow


Posts: 9271
Joined: 11/23/2005
From: Albuquerque, NM
Status: offline 		i've got the Garmin Colorado 400T, awesome unit, comes with the whole US Topo's loaded, here is a pic of the screen from last week where i was checking top speed of my brute at 8309 feet altitude, on the atv i use a RAM mount



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Dave

'08 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 Camo
'09 Polaris Ranger XP Camo
ATV Magazine

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 2:08:15 PM   
Muddy Fire


Posts: 53
Joined: 8/3/2008
Status: offline 		https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?cID=145&pID=8703

I have the Garmin Etrex Vista HCX Handheld, and it does very good for riding trails. Check out the web site and read all of the features that it has, plus I only paid $219.00 on Wal-mart.com. I looked into alot of GPS units efore I bought this one and decided to go with this one. Just my 2 cents.

< Message edited by Muddy Fire -- 8/17/2008 2:11:05 PM >

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2008 Kawaski Brute Force 650 SRA
K&N Air Filter w/ wrap
Viper Max 3000 winch
Garmin Etrex Vista HCX GPS
26" ITP XTR's.
Dynatec CDI
HMF Slip-on Exhaust w/ Jets
Comming soon....... ITP SS106 Wheels, Amsteal winch rope, and VFJ Clutch Mod.

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 4:12:14 PM   
jefe@cableone.net


Posts: 1943
Joined: 6/11/2006
From: MS Gulf Coast
Status: offline 		I love my 76CSX. I have even used it as a phone book while travelling...I needed to know what gas stations ahead of me accepted fuelman credit cards, so I just pulled them up and dialed...sure was handy!

I hear and have read that you can't beat the colorado for reception and hiking use.

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1st place loser, RSH Mud 'r' Cross 2008
04 Foreman 450 SS
27"swamp boss's/Maxxis 8 Spokes
28"EDL's on Type 7's
Custom seat
BBK
HMF w/K&N/DJ
DGL
HL Disc Brakes
Warn2.5
HL belly skid
Stickers for performance
http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t103/JakesForemanSS/Four%20Wheelin%20Pics/Foreman%20with%20EDLs/026.jpg

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 4:33:10 PM   
mudder13


Posts: 115
Joined: 6/19/2008
Status: offline 		i dont need anything special, i just want something that keeps all the trails i have ridden before so i can keep all the trails i ride , whats the best unit for me? and whats the pricing on it?

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2007 Suzuki Ozark
Mad dawg custum seat extension
Highlifter XL2 chrome lugs
realtree hardwoods front rackbag
custom big game transport front rack atachment
custom exhaust
K&N air filter coming soon
HL gell grips coming soon

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 5:03:47 PM   
Muddy Fire


Posts: 53
Joined: 8/3/2008
Status: offline 		Like I said earlier, I beleive that the Garmin Etrex Vista HCX would be your best choice for what you want to do and the price range that you are looking for. JMO

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2008 Kawaski Brute Force 650 SRA
K&N Air Filter w/ wrap
Viper Max 3000 winch
Garmin Etrex Vista HCX GPS
26" ITP XTR's.
Dynatec CDI
HMF Slip-on Exhaust w/ Jets
Comming soon....... ITP SS106 Wheels, Amsteal winch rope, and VFJ Clutch Mod.

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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 5:24:38 PM   
mudder13


Posts: 115
Joined: 6/19/2008
Status: offline 		alright man thanks alot, how much are they?

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2007 Suzuki Ozark
Mad dawg custum seat extension
Highlifter XL2 chrome lugs
realtree hardwoods front rackbag
custom big game transport front rack atachment
custom exhaust
K&N air filter coming soon
HL gell grips coming soon

(in reply to Muddy Fire)
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RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 6:20:53 PM   
Muddy Fire


Posts: 53
Joined: 8/3/2008
Status: offline 		$219.00 plus shipping on Wal-Mart.com

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2008 Kawaski Brute Force 650 SRA
K&N Air Filter w/ wrap
Viper Max 3000 winch
Garmin Etrex Vista HCX GPS
26" ITP XTR's.
Dynatec CDI
HMF Slip-on Exhaust w/ Jets
Comming soon....... ITP SS106 Wheels, Amsteal winch rope, and VFJ Clutch Mod.

(in reply to mudder13)
Post #: 29
RE: GPS - 8/17/2008 6:39:31 PM   
mudder13


Posts: 115
Joined: 6/19/2008
Status: offline 		not bad, ill probably get one of those, is the mount extremely hard to remove? (i already have the stock holes in the handlebars, will the mount fit that??

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2007 Suzuki Ozark
Mad dawg custum seat extension
Highlifter XL2 chrome lugs
realtree hardwoods front rackbag
custom big game transport front rack atachment
custom exhaust
K&N air filter coming soon
HL gell grips coming soon

(in reply to Muddy Fire)
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