RideWithGPS

[Nvreloader]

Hey Guys
Do anyone have a Garmin 67 hand help GPS on their bike?

I have had a Garmin 60CSx that has been used on the Toyota PU, Honda 500 ATV, Honda Trail 90 and now it's on my bikes, it has been in use since 2006/March.

It has been a Outstanding GPS thru thousands of miles rough use,
in 4 states, without a hiccup, the only thing has been the on board battery use 25/30 hrs and it's time to change the battery's, unless I use the adaptor that draws juice from the OEM battery's.

I have been looking at the 67 model of handheld, has the same features as the 60 csx model, but has over 180+ hrs ( has 2 lithium battery's) built in.

I am attempting to find out if I can run this 67 GPS off the display like the 60 csx model.

Your thoughts and suggestions of this model of GPS...
Tia

 

[Chazmo]

I am attempting to find out if I can run this 67 GPS off the display like the 60 csx model.

Hi, NV... No experience with a Garmin, and I’m wondering if you mean that you want to use your bike’s display as a form of controller for the Garmin or just as a source of power to charge it while riding.

I don’t know if this helps you at all, but on my Juiced RipCurrent, the (upgraded) display has a USB-C port that actually provides enough power to charge my iPhone (which is where I run RideWithGPS). Just a short USB-C to Lightning connector makes it work. This is the setup on my bike. The black USB-C cable connector at the bottom of the display is visible in the photo, and the Lightning connector side is (blurry) where the phone mount is. FYI, I understand that some displays with USB ports do not provide enough power so even if you have one this won’t necessarily be sufficient to charge the Garmin. Good luck!

 

[6zfshdb]

Hey Guys
Do anyone have a Garmin 67 hand help GPS on their bike?

I have had a Garmin 60CSx that has been used on the Toyota PU, Honda 500 ATV, Honda Trail 90 and now it's on my bikes, it has been in use since 2006/March.

It has been a Outstanding GPS thru thousands of miles rough use,
in 4 states, without a hiccup, the only thing has been the on board battery use 25/30 hrs and it's time to change the battery's, unless I use the adaptor that draws juice from the OEM battery's.

I have been looking at the 67 model of handheld, has the same features as the 60 csx model, but has over 180+ hrs ( has 2 lithium battery's) built in.

I am attempting to find out if I can run this 67 GPS off the display like the 60 csx model.

Your thoughts and suggestions of this model of GPS...
Tia

Like you, I used the 60CS for many years, mostly on my conventional bikes and while boating. When the battery life began to fade, I also looked at the newer 67 model as a replacement. I liked the fact that it can be powered via the USB port on my bike's display, which can be used to supplement the internal battery. It must use the correct USB A to USB C cable though. Not all cables will work since it must have the proper pinout. Garmin sells this one: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/702326/pn/010-13199-00/ Some models come with this cable included.

Instead of getting the 67, for a few bucks more. I bought the Garmin 700i. It has all the features of the 67 but with a much bigger screen. It also has interchangeable l-ion batteries which lets you carry a spare if necessary. It's larger size makes it less convenient as a hiking handheld, but it works very well on the bikes.

 

[Mr. Coffee]

The battery life of the solar-powered Garmins is enormous (100 hours) and that seems a better solution than using a USB C charging cable. But that's me.

 

[6zfshdb]

The battery life of the solar-powered Garmins is enormous (100 hours) and that seems a better solution than using a USB C charging cable. But that's me.

I agree, but the solar powered Garmin's lack many of the features I like.

When new, the batteries in most of the units I've used over the years provide sufficient life for the daily rides I do. The compromise would be to get a unit with a replaceable battery that can be easily swapped if necessary. That will eliminate the need for a new GPS, or a difficult battery replacement, when the internal battery dies.

Everyone has different needs though, and what works for some may not for all.

 

[Nvreloader]

Chazmo
I am using the displays USB port to power my 60CXS GPS @ 5v,
I am hoping that I can do the same with the 67 GPS, via a short power cord between the 2.
I am attempting to find the power output of the 2 lion battery's that are permanently installed in the 67 model.
If nothing more, I'll install a battery bank and run the 67 model off it, like I do for the front/back mini cam's, and I also found I can run my 60 gps from the battery bank, which adds a bit more versatility for everything I need.
yrmv

 

[Chazmo]

Chazmo
I am using the displays USB port to power my 60CXS GPS @ 5v,
I am hoping that I can do the same with the 67 GPS, via a short power cord between the 2.
I am attempting to find the power output of the 2 lion battery's that are permanently installed in the 67 model.
If nothing more, I'll install a battery bank and run the 67 model off it, like I do for the front/back mini cam's, and I also found I can run my 60 gps from the battery bank, which adds a bit more versatility for everything I need.
yrmv

Good luck, @Nvreloader !! Sounds like it will likely work!

Also, if this 67 GPS model uses replaceable batteries (AA?) then you should be all set even if you can’t charge from the USB port.

Again, good luck!

 

[Nvreloader]

Chazmo
This 67 GPS uses "Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery"
Up to 180 hr. in GPS mode
Up to 840 hr. in expedition mode

I can't find the voltage spec's etc on the above battery's,
I have an email into Garmin, and hopefully they will provide the spec's, awaiting a reply back.
Tia

 

[Chazmo]

Chazmo
This 67 GPS uses "Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery"
Up to 180 hr. in GPS mode
Up to 840 hr. in expedition mode

I can't find the voltage spec's etc on the above battery's,
I have an email into Garmin, and hopefully they will provide the spec's, awaiting a reply back.
Tia

Got it.

Oh, one other possibility… Again, I don’t know your bike, but if the bike’s display doesn’t supply sufficient power to charge the Garmin, there might be an additional cable from the bike’s controller that is intended for this purpose. Some of the power controllers have this, and some (like mine) just bury the wire in the frame without routing it anywhere. Just a thought.

Good luck!