Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
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Road Captain
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Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
Attempting to decide on which GPS, wondering if durability might be a factor with the Nuvi's...Any input appreciated. Thinkin about the Nuvi 760, much less expensive than the Zumo and loaded with features....
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
The Zumo is "motorcycle friendly" yet comes with mounts for both your bike AND your car. You can program the Zumo to remind you when you need fuel (if you remember to reset it each time you get gas). The Zumo is water resistant to, I believe, 8 feet. I was telling a guy about that one day at a gas station and he got all wide eyed and said he didn't know Harley Davidson motorcycles could go underwater! It was all I could do to keep from laughing.
The Zumo is one of those purchases that I've never regretted. It's helped me find things, like home when I get really lost on the back roads with an approaching thunderstorm. I have to say that is where it helps me most. It helps me find home, no matter where my Ultra Classic takes me.
R.C. Smith
The Zumo is one of those purchases that I've never regretted. It's helped me find things, like home when I get really lost on the back roads with an approaching thunderstorm. I have to say that is where it helps me most. It helps me find home, no matter where my Ultra Classic takes me.
R.C. Smith
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From: Iron Mountain, Michigan, da U.P., eh?
RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
I looked at this same question long and hard. In the end I bought the Zumo. Very glad I did. Let it rain! and it works well in the car too btw...
Road Warrior
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
The Zumo is water proof and designer to take the type of shock you get from a MC. Also, the touch screen is designed to work with gloves & thats a bigger deal than you would think.
Road Master
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
Zumo 550 ,I'm glad i spent the extra for it,seems lately i have been riding alot in the rain,not one single problem at all with my zumo,works very well and the rain doesnt bother it at all.
Road Warrior
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
This one is a no-brainer. The zumo series is motorcycle-specific, i.e., waterproof to 1 meter underwater and shock-resistant while the nuvi series is for cars/trucks and isn't waterproof nor specially-designed to take the shock/vibrations associated with motorcycle use. If you get the zumo 550 like many of us did, it comes with everything you need to use it in your car as well making it a win/win option. Save your pennies and get the zumo. You won't regret it. 
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
Are their fairing mounts or do they have to be installed on the handlebars?
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
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Are their fairing mounts or do they have to be installed on the handlebars?
Are their fairing mounts or do they have to be installed on the handlebars?
The Garmin comes with a RAM handlebar mount and, of course, there are many other handlebar mounts available. I've also seen a replacement chrome gas cap cover that incorporates a mount. It looks great and locates the GPS out of the way, but I don't like the idea of having to look that far down to view the screen. I have my GPS positioned so I can still see the roadway while viewing its screen.
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
I use a Nuvi 760 on my Ultra Classic.
I used it on my Goldwing and the Fatboy I had. Both of those
bikes did not shake like the Ultra does and I have only used it
on the Ultra for about two monthes....so I don't know how long-lasting
the Nuvi will be.
I have ridden in the rain with it with no bad results. Longest time it was wet was
once I rode for four days to Maggie Valley in the rain, cold rain.
Given the opportunity to do it again, I would purchase the Zumo,
since it is designed for bike use. If my Nuvi fails, that's when I will
get one.
Chuck
I used it on my Goldwing and the Fatboy I had. Both of those
bikes did not shake like the Ultra does and I have only used it
on the Ultra for about two monthes....so I don't know how long-lasting
the Nuvi will be.
I have ridden in the rain with it with no bad results. Longest time it was wet was
once I rode for four days to Maggie Valley in the rain, cold rain.
Given the opportunity to do it again, I would purchase the Zumo,
since it is designed for bike use. If my Nuvi fails, that's when I will
get one.
Chuck
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RE: Which GPS? Zumo or Nuvi
My Garmin 2620 which worked four years on brand "x" bikes lasted two months on my new Ultra. I think the shaking got to the hard drive. So, I debated between the Zumo 550 and the Garmin 2820, both recommended by Garmin as motorcycle specific units. The Zumo is more modern but is a bit large.The 2820 isless noticeable, IMHO. I bought the 2820 as the existing mount on my bike for the 2620 was set to accept it without further modifications. And, knowing how the 2620 worked, I won't need any lessons on the new one. As an additional bonus, the 2820 was $200 less expensive. Bought it at The GPS Store.com. Great service and ready to answer technical questions with knowledge.