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**J.Ravi** · 03-07-2015, 01:29 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by thunderRider View Post

Does it provide route customisation?

Route customization is possible by inserting via points manually by selecting the points on the map by touch-screen or by search location option or by selecting the points of interest.

how good/updated are the maps?

The present version is 9.1. I have been using the maps from version 5.0. It will guide you properly 95% of the times. Be prepared for some surprises during the remaining 5%!

Where does it pull its power from?

It can be charged from the wall-charger or 12 V car/motorcycle charger or power bank.

how is it better over a smartphone with GPS and Google maps?

I have been using Google Maps on my laptop for planning a trip and compare with MapMyIndia online maps and my navigator. Even Google Maps throw surprise like MapMyIndia sometimes. But, I have not used my smart phone for navigation.

**thunderRider** · 03-07-2015, 09:56 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by J.Ravi View Post

Route customization is possible by inserting via points manually by selecting the points on the map by touch-screen or by search location option or by selecting the points of interest.

~snipped~

i will buy one in the near future, since i drive mostly alone, so will contact you then.

thanks for the info!!

**ashwinprakas** · 03-08-2015, 08:34 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by J.Ravi View Post

Here are some more pics with the usual fine prints, terms and conditions and disclaimer clauses.

Kindly send me the link to that mobile holder.

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Originally posted by thunderRider View Post

how is it better over a smartphone with GPS and Google maps?

For a layman it is better to settle with the phone. Mines a Mi3 gets reception instantly and coupled with HERE maps offline it is awesome and precise to the last nudge and light years ahead in convenience with respect to my Garmin nuvi 55LM, BUT! since I cross states often, at times my mobile gps becomes completely useless, without a proper network the phone is as useless as it can get, and takes a hell lot of time to route inspite of maps being offline. Thats where the Garmin comes to the rescue, takes a lot of time to lock, but once set it is just awesome and since its already pre fed with the routes and locations it makes things better off. And not to mention other features like choosing an alternate route etc.

**J.Ravi** · 03-08-2015, 09:10 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

Kindly send me the link to that mobile holder.

Please see here for more details. I bought it from Deal Extreme. But, now, I find it is 'sold out'. But, you can consider similar one from AliExpress.

**thunderRider** · 03-08-2015, 01:39 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by ashwinprakas View Post

For a layman it is better to settle with the phone. Mines a Mi3 gets reception instantly and coupled with HERE maps offline it is awesome and precise to the last nudge and light years ahead in convenience with respect to my Garmin nuvi 55LM, BUT! since I cross states often, at times my mobile gps becomes completely useless, without a proper network the phone is as useless as it can get, and takes a hell lot of time to route inspite of maps being offline. Thats where the Garmin comes to the rescue, takes a lot of time to lock, but once set it is just awesome and since its already pre fed with the routes and locations it makes things better off. And not to mention other features like choosing an alternate route etc.

thanks!!

hmmm.. this would require some serious thought before committing myself.. :\

i have a n00b question about GPS since i have never worked with GPS. my mobile does not have GPS, only AGPS, which uses mobile data to give a rough location estimate. with high speed 3G it works strictly okay, but is frequently inaccurate.

Does proper GPS navigation work with mobile data[3G/2G] or just mobile signal??

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Also, is there a dedicated thread/sub forum for such discussions?? this thread is going off topic. :P

Mods please move this to proper thread if possible. Thanks!!

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 06:27 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 06:28 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Some new LED lights for my monster!

**thunderRider** · 03-08-2015, 09:01 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

omg, thats some serious light power.

do you off road a lot??

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 09:10 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Nope, sometimes. This is usually for the oncoming highbeam idiots!

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 09:14 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 09:14 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Check this out!

**anand.k.subramanyam** · 03-08-2015, 09:31 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Hi guys just got my blue tb500 on 6th march and had been following up on this thread for the last 2 month since my booking. I am from bengaluru and the vehicle was bought from SSS motors in tumkur road .
Had 1 doubt though , as per my understanding there is supposed to be a plate beneath the pillion seat , which i find missing in my bike . The pillion seat is a bit loose and can be moved about slightly. When i asked the service guy during delivery, he said that he would adjust it during first service. If possible can any one of you upload an image after removing pillion seat so that i can compare. Thank you in advance.
Ravi sir you have been a true inspiration

**ashwinprakas** · 03-08-2015, 09:42 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by thunderRider View Post

thanks!!

hmmm.. this would require some serious thought before committing myself.. :\

i have a n00b question about GPS since i have never worked with GPS. my mobile does not have GPS, only AGPS, which uses mobile data to give a rough location estimate. with high speed 3G it works strictly okay, but is frequently inaccurate.

Does proper GPS navigation work with mobile data[3G/2G] or just mobile signal??

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Also, is there a dedicated thread/sub forum for such discussions?? this thread is going off topic. [emoji14]

Mods please move this to proper thread if possible. Thanks!!

It needs both.

Sent from my MI 3W

**White Knight** · 03-08-2015, 09:46 PM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Here you go!

**thunderRider** · 03-09-2015, 11:49 AM

Re: Royal Enfield Thunderbird 500

Originally posted by White Knight View Post

Here you go!

what the hell.. i dont have that plate on my TB350..

is it for the 350 as well?? or just 500 specific?

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