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just received a Montana 600 and found out no maps are included.

are the open source maps equal to Garmin's City Navigator?
$$$ getting all the maps I'm going to need.
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give in to temptation from our friends at Touratech!
When did they come out with that mate? and what do they want for it?

Have to say, so far I am 100% happy with the rugged AMPS mount.
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CY = get OSM maps - they are free
Walter= Rugged mount from Garmin still needed as you can see in pic.
Screwed in the back of the TT one-
Lower cross bar brascket is not included in the TT mount and is a separate part
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CY = get OSM maps - they are free
Walter= Rugged mount from Garmin still needed as you can see in pic.
Screwed in the back of the TT one-
Lower cross bar brascket is not included in the TT mount and is a separate part
thank YOU!

just found OSM Maps - Maps for Garmin GPS devices for north & south america
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When did they come out with that mate? and what do they want for it?

Have to say, so far I am 100% happy with the rugged AMPS mount.
I think quite recently, as the UK store is not stocking it yet, or when I checked a few weeks ago, only the DE store.

http://shop.touratech.de/navigation/...uminium-1.html

You still need the rugged mount with it.
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Have had their mount now around 1 - 2 month in my bike.
Personally liked more Zumo 660 mount (which was also lighter).
One thing what I do not like with Montana series (and in their mount) is charging contacts. 660 had those contacts in back of the unit, which I think is better solution.
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CY- enjoy but don't thank me but those fab people at OSM

Walter- TT mount available in silver or anodised black from TT Germany-
The cross bar mount is a separate item- I chose that as I needed to 'clear' my tank bag .
(ps you have a pm- could you make that call and let me know asap pls? thanks Walter)

TIP! I just found the little rubber plug to cover the pins when the Montana is not mounted - it's pushed into the recess of the AMPS mount and I missed that!
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CY- enjoy but don't thank me but those fab people at OSM

Walter- TT mount available in silver or anodised black from TT Germany-
The cross bar mount is a separate item- I chose that as I needed to 'clear' my tank bag .
(ps you have a pm- could you make that call and let me know asap pls? thanks Walter)

TIP! I just found the little rubber plug to cover the pins when the Montana is not mounted - it's pushed into the recess of the AMPS mount and I missed that!
Thats a fair bit of cash for a lock ...

Think I will stick with my pocket for now. I have the GPS off the bike every evening anyway, backing up the tracks.

Another quirk is on brutal off road vibrations the battery or electrical connections seem to disconnect momentarily, and often ... resetting the device constantly. Sticking an earplug in the back of the unit between the battery and the battery cover, seems to cure it.
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ah, Walter, I suffered the same problem, I sent it back, and they have replaced the unit, but I haven't yet been off road to test it out, as i've blown my engine up. Oops. If it happens again, i'll try that trick!
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When did they come out with that mate? and what do they want for it?

Have to say, so far I am 100% happy with the rugged AMPS mount.
what are you using to hold the rugged AMPS mount to your bike?
RAM parts?
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Another quirk is on brutal off road vibrations the battery or electrical connections seem to disconnect momentarily, and often ... resetting the device constantly. Sticking an earplug in the back of the unit between the battery and the battery cover, seems to cure it.
Good tip about the ear plug! although you could remove the battery altogether when riding as it is powered via the pins then replace o/night or when using to plan.

The jaw mechanism of the TT mount acts as a 'belt and braces' and holds the gps firmly into the AMPS mount ergo the pins.

The key locking is just to stop sticky fingers but won't resit a pry-bar!
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what are you using to hold the rugged AMPS mount to your bike?
RAM parts?
Yes but ensure you get the 4 bolt mounting, and not the 2 bolt one. The Montana is not a light unit and I have seen the 2 bolt mounts become very loose very fast because the platform is not wide enough
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Yes but ensure you get the 4 bolt mounting, and not the 2 bolt one. The Montana is not a light unit and I have seen the 2 bolt mounts become very loose very fast because the platform is not wide enough
thanks ... are you using the stainless U-bolt to handlebar mount as base, then short double socket to grab two ball swivels?

looks like it's better to buy Ram parts separately instead of a kit.
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got OSM USA maps loaded on montana. can see details of streets, but "where to" search for addresses will not work.

works fine with poi and way points... makes a route with no problems. but when you try to find any address... search cannot find any street

anyone else have this problem?
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