GPS.....
RE: GPS.....
I received an early Christmas gift from the wife today...ZUMO 550... What a nice GPS.As a retired charter boat Capt. I have used many brand names of GPS,but the ZUMO 550 is the greatest thing since sliced bread for the Scoot.Easy install,Bluetooth,mounting was a breeze on lower handlebar next to Tach on my 06 police RK. Only problem I can see now is how to tell her why I stayed out rideing late... because I was lost just wont fly any more
Road Captain
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Sealbeachbum
I really like the way your Tomtom Rider sits on your Road King handlebars. I have an 08 Road King also and I'm researching GPS options. For us owners of Road Kings wiring GPS units seems a little more cumbersome without the options available inside fairings.
My I ask how you wired the unit to your bike. Did you jump off the wiring in the nacelle or did you come off the auxillary power outlet under the seat? I know next to nothing about electrical wiring-is it even possible just to connect the unit to the auxillary switch on the left side of the handlebar?
The bracket attached to your handlebars looks flush mounted, I really like it. Is that the same bracket that comes with a Tomtom?
I really like the way your Tomtom Rider sits on your Road King handlebars. I have an 08 Road King also and I'm researching GPS options. For us owners of Road Kings wiring GPS units seems a little more cumbersome without the options available inside fairings.
My I ask how you wired the unit to your bike. Did you jump off the wiring in the nacelle or did you come off the auxillary power outlet under the seat? I know next to nothing about electrical wiring-is it even possible just to connect the unit to the auxillary switch on the left side of the handlebar?
The bracket attached to your handlebars looks flush mounted, I really like it. Is that the same bracket that comes with a Tomtom?
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: Payson, AZ
RE: GPS.....
ORIGINAL: rde
Sealbeachbum
I really like the way your Tomtom Rider sits on your Road King handlebars. I have an 08 Road King also and I'm researching GPS options. For us owners of Road Kings wiring GPS units seems a little more cumbersome without the options available inside fairings.
My I ask how you wired the unit to your bike. Did you jump off the wiring in the nacelle or did you come off the auxillary power outlet under the seat? I know next to nothing about electrical wiring-is it even possible just to connect the unit to the auxillary switch on the left side of the handlebar?
The bracket attached to your handlebars looks flush mounted, I really like it. Is that the same bracket that comes with a Tomtom?
Sealbeachbum
I really like the way your Tomtom Rider sits on your Road King handlebars. I have an 08 Road King also and I'm researching GPS options. For us owners of Road Kings wiring GPS units seems a little more cumbersome without the options available inside fairings.
My I ask how you wired the unit to your bike. Did you jump off the wiring in the nacelle or did you come off the auxillary power outlet under the seat? I know next to nothing about electrical wiring-is it even possible just to connect the unit to the auxillary switch on the left side of the handlebar?
The bracket attached to your handlebars looks flush mounted, I really like it. Is that the same bracket that comes with a Tomtom?
As soon as you turn the ignition on the GPS powers up by it's self. The TomTom comes with an assortment of mounting brackets giving you almost limitless mounting possibilities. It also comes with a blue tooth earphone you can wear under your helmet. I bought an extra bracket for my Sportster and a car kit for my cage. The unit works great! I highly recommend it!
Road Warrior
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I just got the Zumo 550...it is even more than I expected. MP3 player works good, bluetooth is great.
Got mine from here for $609 shipped (has gone up to $619): http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRZUMO550 shipped the very next day.
Got mine from here for $609 shipped (has gone up to $619): http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=GRZUMO550 shipped the very next day.
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Joined: Jul 2006
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I've been using Garmin gps's for years and think they're the best out there. For the bike/car/truck I bought a Zumo 550 back in May and love it. Can't go wrong with Garmin, even though they do fleece you for monthly db updates for aviation. 
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