GPS Weatherproofing

fakebikerdude59 · 09-10-2009, 11:23 AM

Well, looks like wet weather riding is upon us for the Northwest, so I was looking for a high-tech way to weatherproof the ol' Garmin GPS. After several ideas, I settled on the Self-Closing, Reversible GPS Weather Shield...aka

Zip-Lock Sandwich Bag.

I've stamped Motorcycle Gear on the Box and they are for sale at $5 each...

cactusjack · 09-10-2009, 11:25 AM

One of the criteria when purchasing my GPS was that it would be waterproof. I bought a Garmin Nuvi 550, which is waterproof. I even tested it this past Monday when I was caught in a downpour.

rewindgy · 09-10-2009, 12:04 PM

I use the jar covers from the Dollar Store. They come in many sizes and the yellow ones you can see the screen alittle better in the rain.

cactusjack · 09-10-2009, 12:08 PM

Please explain "jar cover"??? ??? ???

**Top Cat** · 09-10-2009, 01:09 PM

Jar cover, aka Jarhead cover.
They are lockable cages you put over ex marines when you don't want any trouble from them

Edit;
I knew the term ex marine was not correct. I just didn't know the correct terminology :-[
If any one was offended, I apologize.
Marines are called Jarheads,right? It is not an offensive term,right?

fakebikerdude59 · 09-10-2009, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Jar cover, aka Jarhead cover.
They are lockable cages you put over ex marines when you don't want any trouble from them

There are no EX Marines...only FORMER Marines. I had that drummed into me by my father and uncles since I can remember...

Semper Fi

cactusjack · 09-10-2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakebikerdude59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Jar cover, aka Jarhead cover.
They are lockable cages you put over ex marines when you don't want any trouble from them

There are no EX Marines...only FORMER Marines. I had that drummed into me by my father and uncles since I can remember...

Semper Fi

An "ex Marine" is a dishonorably discharged Marine. I am a former Marine.

I still don't know what a jar cover is.

fakebikerdude59 · 09-10-2009, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cactusjack

Quote:

Originally Posted by fakebikerdude59

There are no EX Marines...only FORMER Marines. I had that drummed into me by my father and uncles since I can remember...

Semper Fi

An "ex Marine" is a dishonorably discharged Marine. I am a former Marine.

You are right...I stand corrected!I was only thinking of those with honorable service. Thanks for yours.

I still don't know what a jar cover is.

dogdoc · 09-10-2009, 02:20 PM

watch the zip lock bags they are not 100% water proof. yes water resistant. Put some crackers in one and zip lock it and submerse it in water for a day, it will leak through the sides.

waterman · 09-10-2009, 02:41 PM

[quote author=cactusjack board=general thread=13394 post=214599 time=1252609963
I still don't know what a jar cover is. [/quote]

They look like a shower cap and are used to cover bowls and the likes.

https://www.covermatefoodcovers.com/...FQU73Aodxj8mFQ

**Top Cat** · 09-10-2009, 03:00 PM

I edited my above post.

Getting back on track, Garmin makes a case that seals the unit from weather. It is called an Aqua Box.
My Zumo is water proof so I don't have to worry about rain.

rewindgy · 09-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Man, next time I use a term I'd better be careful! The damn bag they came in says "Colored Jar Covers" so I thought I was okay? They come in, excuse the term "Jar Covers" "Bowl Covers" and the "Salad Bowl" version which has small perforations in them. Am I allowed to say "Colored"? They are Yellow, Pink, Blue & Clear ( which isn't a color!).

**ringadingh** · 09-10-2009, 04:08 PM

I use those bowl covers to cover my air filter when I wash the bike.

cactusjack · 09-10-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by rewindgy

Man, next time I use a term I'd better be careful! The damn bag they came in says "Colored Jar Covers" so I thought I was okay? They come in, excuse the term "Jar Covers" "Bowl Covers" and the "Salad Bowl" version which has small perforations in them. Am I allowed to say "Colored"? They are Yellow, Pink, Blue & Clear ( which isn't a color!).

Alright, I think I get it now. They are little round stretchy plastic covers that fit over a bowl or something? We don't use them, so I've never seen them. Thanks for indulging me.

Frankly, I couldn't figure out why a jar would need a cover. Jars usually have lids.

I might be looking at getting some larger ones for fitting over my intake when I wash the bike.

cactusjack · 09-10-2009, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Top Cat (TC)

Jar cover, aka Jarhead cover.
They are lockable cages you put over ex marines when you don't want any trouble from them

Edit;
I knew the term ex marine was not correct. I just didn't know the correct terminology :-[
If any one was offended, I apologize.
Marines are called Jarheads,right? It is not an offensive term,right?

It's not offensive unless you say it to a Marine.

09-10-2009, 11:23 AM	#1
fakebikerdude59 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 108	GPS Weatherproofing Well, looks like wet weather riding is upon us for the Northwest, so I was looking for a high-tech way to weatherproof the ol' Garmin GPS. After several ideas, I settled on the Self-Closing, Reversible GPS Weather Shield...aka Zip-Lock Sandwich Bag. I've stamped Motorcycle Gear on the Box and they are for sale at $5 each... Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2009, 11:25 AM	#2
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	GPS Weatherproofing One of the criteria when purchasing my GPS was that it would be waterproof. I bought a Garmin Nuvi 550, which is waterproof. I even tested it this past Monday when I was caught in a downpour. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-10-2009, 12:04 PM	#3
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	GPS Weatherproofing I use the jar covers from the Dollar Store. They come in many sizes and the yellow ones you can see the screen alittle better in the rain.
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09-10-2009, 12:08 PM	#4
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	GPS Weatherproofing Please explain "jar cover"??? ??? ??? __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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09-10-2009, 01:09 PM	#5
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	GPS Weatherproofing Jar cover, aka Jarhead cover. They are lockable cages you put over ex marines when you don't want any trouble from them Edit; I knew the term ex marine was not correct. I just didn't know the correct terminology :-[ If any one was offended, I apologize. Marines are called Jarheads,right? It is not an offensive term,right? __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4] Login or Register to Remove Ads
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09-10-2009, 02:20 PM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	GPS Weatherproofing watch the zip lock bags they are not 100% water proof. yes water resistant. Put some crackers in one and zip lock it and submerse it in water for a day, it will leak through the sides.
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09-10-2009, 02:41 PM	#10
waterman Top Contributor Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 6,530	GPS Weatherproofing [quote author=cactusjack board=general thread=13394 post=214599 time=1252609963 I still don't know what a jar cover is. [/quote] They look like a shower cap and are used to cover bowls and the likes. https://www.covermatefoodcovers.com/...FQU73Aodxj8mFQ __________________ Joel "Waterman" 2017 HD Road Glide Ultra 2006 Nomad - Sold VBA 213 VROC 16913 Custer 09: Cortez 10: Crescent City 11: Kanab 12: Estes Park 13: Tahoe 14: Red Lodge 16
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09-10-2009, 03:00 PM	#11
Top Cat Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoples Republic of New York State Posts: 15,154	GPS Weatherproofing I edited my above post. Getting back on track, Garmin makes a case that seals the unit from weather. It is called an Aqua Box. My Zumo is water proof so I don't have to worry about rain. __________________ Tim "TC" Conley VBA #9 2011 Victory Kingpin mine 2013 Victory Boardwalk -hers [LEFT][COLOR=#000000] [SIZE=4]
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09-10-2009, 03:06 PM	#12
rewindgy Advanced Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 959	GPS Weatherproofing Man, next time I use a term I'd better be careful! The damn bag they came in says "Colored Jar Covers" so I thought I was okay? They come in, excuse the term "Jar Covers" "Bowl Covers" and the "Salad Bowl" version which has small perforations in them. Am I allowed to say "Colored"? They are Yellow, Pink, Blue & Clear ( which isn't a color!).
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09-10-2009, 04:08 PM	#13
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	GPS Weatherproofing I use those bowl covers to cover my air filter when I wash the bike. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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