Zumo 450 or 550
Road Warrior
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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA
RE: Zumo 450 or 550
I purchased a 550 several months ago and absolutely love it. As others have commented, it's a complete package and I think it's worth the extra cost.
Tourer
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RE: Zumo 450 or 550
Go to the Garmin site for the side-by-side comparison. Go to Zumo forum - http://www.zumoforums.com/index.phpfor lots of good info.
If you want to use your Zumo in a cage in addition to on the scoot then going with the 550 is a no-brainer.
If you want to use your Zumo in a cage in addition to on the scoot then going with the 550 is a no-brainer.
Tourer
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From: Georgia
RE: Zumo 450 or 550
I don't know about the 450 but the 550 appears to be the one to get. The brackets are very expensive and I do use mine in the truck which I driver much more than the bike. Blue tooth may be utilized in the future if i ever figure out intercom, verbal directions from the 550, cell phone,radio,and talk to other bikers.
Road Master
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RE: Zumo 450 or 550
After using the 550 on a 1200 mile trip, I wouldn't be without it. But whatever you do, don't lose the security screw driver. But, if you do, don't ask about it here. The screw driver police that frequent this forum will jump your case and classify you as an idiot.
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Road Captain
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From: West Plam Beach FL
RE: Zumo 450 or 550
I have the 550 - best money I have spent - i carry it when I travel by plane and use it all over the the US and put it on the bike on the weekends. Haven't hooked up the bluetooth yet - I have to go to the dentist this week and I am not sure what blue tooth is.............[&:]
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From: clearwater, fl
RE: Zumo 450 or 550
ok not meaning to hijack but what about another kind of gps. why the 550? i have an eye on a garmin 200w. its the standard thin one that is mounted in the car. but i can get a mount for the bike, so i hear.
also i can get it at cost
also i can get it at cost
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RE: Zumo 450 or 550
ORIGINAL: bulldogmoe7
ok not meaning to hijack but what about another kind of gps. why the 550? i have an eye on a garmin 200w. its the standard thin one that is mounted in the car. but i can get a mount for the bike, so i hear.
also i can get it at cost
ok not meaning to hijack but what about another kind of gps. why the 550? i have an eye on a garmin 200w. its the standard thin one that is mounted in the car. but i can get a mount for the bike, so i hear.
also i can get it at cost
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From: clearwater, fl
RE: Zumo 450 or 550
ORIGINAL: Jim Dawson
I don't know about the 200W, but the Zumo is waterproof and has some bike specific features.
ORIGINAL: bulldogmoe7
ok not meaning to hijack but what about another kind of gps. why the 550? i have an eye on a garmin 200w. its the standard thin one that is mounted in the car. but i can get a mount for the bike, so i hear.
also i can get it at cost
ok not meaning to hijack but what about another kind of gps. why the 550? i have an eye on a garmin 200w. its the standard thin one that is mounted in the car. but i can get a mount for the bike, so i hear.
also i can get it at cost