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GPS Unit
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Joined: Jun 2006
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Garmin Nuvi 550 on a Ram mount. Awesome. First battery power allows you to use it anytime and it lasts enough for a good days ride. You can't hear it but you can see it (my bro has a bluetooth headset I might try). We just did a 250 mile trip - see the complements on how it let us use great roads on the NE forum, post on NJ memorial day ride.
It allows you to set most direct route, which will take you on back country roads, and if you want to go on a particular road (or roads) you can scroll to the road and set it as a waypoint.
It's also small enough that when you're not using it (or it's raining) you can put it in your pocket. It's basically a Zumo without the extra size and the waterproof. But I can hit the buttons with the end of my glove and use it while I'm riding, so there is no need for the Zumo.
While it looks a little dweeby, the GPS makes sure you RIDE THE BEST ROADS BETWEEN WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. Enough said.
It allows you to set most direct route, which will take you on back country roads, and if you want to go on a particular road (or roads) you can scroll to the road and set it as a waypoint.
It's also small enough that when you're not using it (or it's raining) you can put it in your pocket. It's basically a Zumo without the extra size and the waterproof. But I can hit the buttons with the end of my glove and use it while I'm riding, so there is no need for the Zumo.
While it looks a little dweeby, the GPS makes sure you RIDE THE BEST ROADS BETWEEN WHERE YOU ARE AND WHERE YOU WANT TO GO. Enough said.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,231
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From: Texas
RE: GPS Unit
ORIGINAL: Harley Rulz
That's the part I'm afraid of!
ORIGINAL: apco25guy
I also have the Zumo550. Find it very helpful. It 'can' be distracting, but for the most part it is enough info when you need it. I like mine. Won't go anywhere without it.
I also have the Zumo550. Find it very helpful. It 'can' be distracting, but for the most part it is enough info when you need it. I like mine. Won't go anywhere without it.
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Joined: Apr 2007
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I bought my TomTom Rider unit before the Zumo came out. So I can not speak on how the TomTom stacks up against it. Here is the demo video page that sold me on the TomTom. It works just like the demo - very easy to use and works really well. Now lists for $599.
http://www.tomtom.com/products/categ...amp;Language=4
Perhaps a Zumo owner can clarify if they convey the directions to your helmet like the TomTom -I like this as it keeps me focused on the road.
http://www.tomtom.com/products/categ...amp;Language=4
Perhaps a Zumo owner can clarify if they convey the directions to your helmet like the TomTom -I like this as it keeps me focused on the road.
Road Master
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,121
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From: NWFL
RE: GPS Unit
Garmin 2730. has internal MP3 player, store/play your tunes. pretty good touch screen to use when riding. plugs into HD radio and plays tunes then interrupts for directions.. pretty easy to read screen.
Tourer
Joined: May 2006
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Zumo 550. Organize several overnight and a couple of multi-day rides a year. Excellent GPS.
I still havethe Quest (not the Garmin-branded version) and it works great. But the Zumo has the speed and all the preloaded maps for the USA, etc. The best feature is the touch screen.
I just keep the Quest as a backup unit.
I still havethe Quest (not the Garmin-branded version) and it works great. But the Zumo has the speed and all the preloaded maps for the USA, etc. The best feature is the touch screen.
I just keep the Quest as a backup unit.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 902
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From: Michigan/Florida
RE: GPS Unit
2610 here. Cyclegadgets ball (ram) mounts. Installed a power supply (cigarette lighter) on the dash and just plug it in. Hard to hear with stock pipes and guessing it will be impossible to hear after the Rineharts go on. You can wire it into the intercom but I think it gets a little pricey. Love mine
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2006
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I have the Zumo 550 and it works great. I used the mounting system that came with it and wired it directly to the battery. I also use it in my other vehicles. Excellent versatility.
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Tonight - I wired my bluetooth receiver from my TomTom into my Aux input of the stock radio (on the front right bottom corner) and now I can hear the GPS directions over the stock speakers. I used a mono adapter 3/32" to 1/8" that I had in the basement so I could only hear one speaker, but ordered a 2.5mm to 3.5mm stereo adapter (metric is the exact right size) to mate up with the cord that comes with the TomTom Rider. It cost $7.99 with free shipping from https://www.pdaextreme.com. How cool is that! Only disadvantage is that I must choose the CD/Radio/Weather or Aux. Not really a big deal for me, however, as I usually need to turn down the radio anyway when I want to follow intricate directions from the GPS. Now I can get rid of the earplug speaker and leave the bluetooth in my glovebox (Roadglide).
Attached is a pic ofmy testsetup.
Attached is a pic ofmy testsetup.
