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So I got an awesome deal on a Garmin 60sxc I've been making routes none stop since I got it monday. I was wondering where souns I go to get the topo maps?? Are there more detailed maps that show the dirt roads here in kansas similar to the Marengo website?? The maps that come with the gps are not as detailed as I'd like.
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The Harm wrote:So I got an awesome deal on a Garmin 60sxc I've been making routes none stop since I got it monday. I was wondering where souns I go to get the topo maps?? Are there more detailed maps that show the dirt roads here in kansas similar to the Marengo website?? The maps that come with the gps are not as detailed as I'd like.
You must be a KTM rider ... 60CSx. :D

The Garmin MapSource topos are gonna cost you $100.

Read this: http://www.rideforum.net/viewtopic.php?t=96 for other options.
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Nah I'm a KLR rider for now, The guy who could handle the mud up in atchinson last spring
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I would recommend getting both Topo and City Navigator (or City Select). The detail is much better on Topo but the routing is better using the other software. You will also need a larger chip.

You can purchase the older city select on ebay for a lot less the $100.

I used topo for about 3 year. Now I use both. I don't know how I got along without both for so long.
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PS. I believe you can download topos from a friend without a registration code.
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The Harm wrote:Nah I'm a KLR rider for now, The guy who could handle the mud up in atchinson last spring
Hmmm, that mention of Atchison mud / wet clay brings back not-so-fond memories! :shock: I don't think Troy, or anybody else, has ever completed that route ... :D
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Well maybe we should get another group together and try and tackle it again!!!!


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The Harm wrote:Well maybe we should get another group together and try and tackle it again!!!!
You guys really should. I did complete that route all the way up to the "4 corners" at White Cloud and back, although the route that I've published that we attempted includes a bit of new stuff that I did not do the last time. It came recommended by Dave H, and Dave does not usually disappoint.

You guys need to find a dry Sat or Sun and do that whole route. It's long, but I really, really liked the scenery and roads up there. Oh, and when you get to White Cloud, don't be surprised to see ATV's cruising town. The "town" allows it.
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ajayhawkfan wrote:PS. I believe you can download topos from a friend without a registration code.
I was wanting to ask you where you got the film you put on your screen to prevent scratches on your 60csx? Does it have anti reflective properties also? :idea:

Congrats on the new garmin TheHarm, I got my topo maps from walmart.com as well as the gps too. :oops:
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katbeanz wrote: I was wanting to ask you where you got the film you put on your screen to prevent scratches on your 60csx? Does it have anti reflective properties also? :idea:
http://www.shieldzone.com/ I believe in the stuff. I have it on both GPSrs and PDAs.
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