GPS Recommendation ?
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Maryland
I have a Zumo 550 and love it. If there was one thing I'd change, it would be the interface for the XM Weather. On the Zumo, XM Weather only provides the graphics that you'd see on the evening news - cloud, cloud with lightening bolt, sun, etc.
If you opt to go with a non-bike specific GPS, look for one with the option of NexRad Radar on XM Weather. It would be great to be able to flip over to the weather screen and see just how ugly the radar image is for that black cloud on the horizon.
If you opt to go with a non-bike specific GPS, look for one with the option of NexRad Radar on XM Weather. It would be great to be able to flip over to the weather screen and see just how ugly the radar image is for that black cloud on the horizon.
Tourer
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From: Grand Prairie, TX
Road Master
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From: Michigan/Florida
DON'T buy here
http://www.prestigecamera.com/ViewPr...2&l=EVERYPRICE
http://www.techondigital.com/product...uctid=zumo450_
TECHONDIGITAL is on back order
http://www.prestigecamera.com/ViewPr...2&l=EVERYPRICE
http://www.techondigital.com/product...uctid=zumo450_
TECHONDIGITAL is on back order
Last edited by kpb46; Nov 13, 2008 at 11:05 PM.
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Garmin 2610 Streetpilot off of eBay for around $100. Weatherproof and durable case. Don't get the 2620 with a hard drive, get the 2610 that uses a CF card for data (good for shaky bikes).
You may have to pay extra money to buy the Europe maps and unlock them.
You may have to pay extra money to buy the Europe maps and unlock them.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Michigan/Florida
I have a 2610. Can't see the screen in the sun light. Plus it has no place to plug into the AUX jack on the radio. Had it hard wired into my old Goldwing and it worked great. Plus there is a clear film on the screen that came off of mine ???????????? Garmin wants $200 to repair. I figured I would add $100 to that and buy a brand new one. I'll just leave the 2610 in my truck
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Grand Prairie, TX
For those using the Lowrance XOG what is your experience with glare or bright sun? I was reading some user comments on the Cabela's site and, although they gave it generally high marks, viewability in bright sun seemed to be a problem.
Thanks for the input!
Thanks for the input!
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I have a 2610. Can't see the screen in the sun light. Plus it has no place to plug into the AUX jack on the radio. Had it hard wired into my old Goldwing and it worked great. Plus there is a clear film on the screen that came off of mine ???????????? Garmin wants $200 to repair. I figured I would add $100 to that and buy a brand new one. I'll just leave the 2610 in my truck