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From: anacoco, la
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Not to hijack the thread, but it sounds like you're adding the HD dealers as you find them. An alternative is to go to Zumo Forum and download all US and Canadian HD dealers in the Forum/POI and Loading section. It's for the non-Harley Garmins.
http://www.zumoforums.com
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I have a Sirius device on my handlebars when touring, in the front glove box I have a plastic sandwich bag, if it looks like rain (without stopping) I can get the bag over the device, twist the bottom of the bag and tuck it under the device. I have ridden in the worst weather possible like this, the device still works and does not get wet. Very low tech solution but it works.
Good to keep a few extra on the bike...
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From: Waxhaw NC
I threw down the big bucks about 2 years ago and bought the top of the line Zumo with the mp3 player and Bluetooth. There is a slot for a Micro SD card.
My wife will only wear a full face helmet so by the time I turned up the music to where she could hear it I was getting blasted. The Zumo streams into the helmet. When solo I just use the stereo but when we travel and need the Zumo we both wear full helmets and get the music that way.
Works for us. The daylight readable is also very good - big improvement over a smart phone
My wife will only wear a full face helmet so by the time I turned up the music to where she could hear it I was getting blasted. The Zumo streams into the helmet. When solo I just use the stereo but when we travel and need the Zumo we both wear full helmets and get the music that way.
Works for us. The daylight readable is also very good - big improvement over a smart phone
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From: Somewhere on the Bourbon trail
Originally Posted by Woodchuck
Not to hijack the thread, but it sounds like you're adding the HD dealers as you find them. An alternative is to go to Zumo Forum and download all US and Canadian HD dealers in the Forum/POI and Loading section. It's for the non-Harley Garmins.
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From: Bay Area
I threw down the big bucks about 2 years ago and bought the top of the line Zumo with the mp3 player and Bluetooth. There is a slot for a Micro SD card.
My wife will only wear a full face helmet so by the time I turned up the music to where she could hear it I was getting blasted. The Zumo streams into the helmet. When solo I just use the stereo but when we travel and need the Zumo we both wear full helmets and get the music that way.
Works for us. The daylight readable is also very good - big improvement over a smart phone
My wife will only wear a full face helmet so by the time I turned up the music to where she could hear it I was getting blasted. The Zumo streams into the helmet. When solo I just use the stereo but when we travel and need the Zumo we both wear full helmets and get the music that way.
Works for us. The daylight readable is also very good - big improvement over a smart phone
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Here is my experience. I bought a Garmin Nuvi 55LM about 7 months ago. It was a Black Friday deal at Walmart for $85.00 delivered. This is an automobile unit, not made specifically for motorcycles. I did not know what to expect as this was my first experience with a GPS. For the first month I used it with just the suction cup stuck to my windshield. It never got loose and never came off but I felt like I wanted it closer to me so I bought a Ram Mount for $40.00 which mounts to the handlebars.
I love this thing. With the Ram mount you can move it up or down, left or right. The GPS works great and I would not take for it. Oh, it plugs into my cig lighter so power is not an issue either. It is not waterproof so if I hit some rain I just stop and loosen the twist off **** of the Ram mount and remove the unit in 10 seconds and put it in my saddlebag. This thing tells you way more information on its 5" screen than the average person will ever need, although it is nice to have it. For instance: how far to your destination (in miles and time) or how far before you make a turn. One of my favorite features is that it tells you (and shows you) what lane to be in when coming up to a turn on to an intersection or highway. It has a touch screen and works with gloves on. It gives you several voice options but I am happy with the default woman's voice announcing turns etc.
I have not used all the GPS units in the world so I honestly can not say if my Garmin 55LM is the "best in the world" or not. But, for my touring use I really like it. The best part is I did not have to spend $600.00 to get a GPS for my bike. My total outlay was about $125.00.
I love this thing. With the Ram mount you can move it up or down, left or right. The GPS works great and I would not take for it. Oh, it plugs into my cig lighter so power is not an issue either. It is not waterproof so if I hit some rain I just stop and loosen the twist off **** of the Ram mount and remove the unit in 10 seconds and put it in my saddlebag. This thing tells you way more information on its 5" screen than the average person will ever need, although it is nice to have it. For instance: how far to your destination (in miles and time) or how far before you make a turn. One of my favorite features is that it tells you (and shows you) what lane to be in when coming up to a turn on to an intersection or highway. It has a touch screen and works with gloves on. It gives you several voice options but I am happy with the default woman's voice announcing turns etc.
I have not used all the GPS units in the world so I honestly can not say if my Garmin 55LM is the "best in the world" or not. But, for my touring use I really like it. The best part is I did not have to spend $600.00 to get a GPS for my bike. My total outlay was about $125.00.
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