anyone using a wayfinder digital compass and is so any opinions

[majordad]

I saw the V7000 while looking for a digital temperature gauge and became interested in the compass feature too. anyone have one and how accurate are all the parameters it measures?

[Ken H.]

Is it one of those ones that sense the earth's magnetic field? If so, the experience of them in general on bikes has been dismal. Not enough metal to establish a reference plane.

[MattP]

I have been looking for a good, reliable, CHEAP compass so I will be interested to see what replies you get here. I have the Show Chrome temp/volt/clock unit (which for $22 I am surprisingly happy with) but I am still in search of a compass. Good luck in your search!

[BUSTED]

I have a couple Wayfinder Z 250 vehicle/marine compass. I haven't tried them yet but, they were highly recommended.

[Mike05]

Bought the WAYFINDER V700 Digital ("magnetic sensor technology" to boot). Works fine in a car but not on a bike, no matter where you mount it. Stay away.

 

You can try The Compass Store @: http://search.store.yahoo.com/cgi-bin/ns...hecompassstore/

 

They show a few mechanical compasses supposedly designed specifically for motorcycles.

 

There's always a GPS

[majordad]

thank you.

[Jerry Johnston]

The cheapest GPS will give you a compass that is surerior to any of the magnetic compasses and give you a better speedometer as well.

[EatnAsphalt]

The cheapest GPS will give you a compass that is surerior to any of the magnetic compasses and give you a better speedometer as well.

 

Not so. Most GPS will give you a compass heading, but only while you are moving. Once you stop, no more compass headings. Some also have a built in electronic compass (Garmin 76S, 76CSx for example) that let you stand still and get compass readings.