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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 06:26 AM
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I have the fairing mounted 660 Zumo HD RoadTech. With the unit off of the mount there is a black cover that goes over the pins and you can barely tell the mount is there when not in use. The Road tech is 649 retail and can be had for less. Is it worth it? I think so for the fact that it can be interfaced with your radio so that it gives turn directions through the system, is Bluetooth and has MP3 capabilities so you can play music through the HD audio system.

I have never tried to import routes with it. On a trip I just build custom routes for each day's travels with waypoints so the route takes me exactly where I want to go.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 06:54 AM
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Originally Posted by katobird
Basecamp is a unique creature. I highly suggest doing simple route where you live and route something out maybe 10-20 miles. That way you can drag the route the way you want it with familiar roads. The 3 "options" are using waypoints you actually put in or over ride with a Shaping point (drag the route) or use a point of interest. It does take a lot of clicking but I have had problem with the route showing up sometimes.. I usually have google maps open in satellite mode because when I plan a 4000+ mile trip it's to specific places. Your allowed up to 500 waypoints per route too. Garman Basecamp support is good also. I've broken down the route to segments but this year I'm going to make it one route. Always put the route on a data card as a backup to take with you.
I have a Zumo 450 with is starting to fall behind as far a memory capacity.

Not going to lie it can be frustrating...or go to zumoforums.com a lot of info there....
Originally Posted by billnourse
I have the fairing mounted 660 Zumo HD RoadTech. With the unit off of the mount there is a black cover that goes over the pins and you can barely tell the mount is there when not in use. The Road tech is 649 retail and can be had for less. Is it worth it? I think so for the fact that it can be interfaced with your radio so that it gives turn directions through the system, is Bluetooth and has MP3 capabilities so you can play music through the HD audio system.

I have never tried to import routes with it. On a trip I just build custom routes for each day's travels with waypoints so the route takes me exactly where I want to go.
thanks Guys. I broke down and bought the zumo 660 last night
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 07:09 AM
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Could you report back on it? You seem to have a lot of the same concerns as I do.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 07:14 AM
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I am not happy with my setup and I think I am going with the zumo 660 also guys.

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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 07:38 AM
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Could you report back on it? You seem to have a lot of the same concerns as I do.

you bet

best buy has them (thru another retailer) on their website for 457$ figured I pick it up now and save 250$
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 07:59 AM
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Does anyone have the Link for Tyre Pro. Can't seem to find a US version.
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 08:05 AM
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Does anyone have the Link for Tyre Pro. Can't seem to find a US version.
thats what I ran into yesterday but I downloaded it anyways and it had usa on it
 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 10:27 AM
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I used to use Tyre, but now it will not work with my Nuvi 2597. It will only recognize the start & end waypoint & then calculate its route based on the GPS preferences. It ignores every waypoint in-between.

I now use Basecamp & it works very well. Takes a bit of time to get used to BC, but it uses the map that is on your GPS, so you will not have any surprises with your route.
 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by scumBAGGER
you bet

best buy has them (thru another retailer) on their website for 457$ figured I pick it up now and save 250$
Know that the standard Zumo will not interface with the HD radio system if that is a feature that is important to you, and it will not work with the fairing mount.

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by billnourse
Know that the standard Zumo will not interface with the HD radio system if that is a feature that is important to you, and it will not work with the fairing mount.

Bill
thanks. I ditched the Hd Hu 3 summers back I have sony with Bluetooth
 
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