GPS info please
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Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 508
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From: Tallahassee
GPS info please
I realize the Zumo 550 is the GPS to have for motorcycle travel. \\; However 800 bucks plus is a little expensive. \\; I have seen many in the 300 to 400 dollar range. \\; Do I really have to spend 800 bucks to get a good GPS or will some of the others work well
TomTom, Magellen, etc
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Thanks,
Doug
TomTom, Magellen, etc
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Thanks,
Doug
Road Warrior
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 1,830
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From: Retired and living in the mountains of NE PA
RE: GPS info please
NO ONE pays $800 for the zumo 550. When you think about saving money, also consider whether the GPS you are buying is shock and vibration resistant and whether it is waterproof. Most are not, the zumo Series units are.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 206
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From: Fredericksburg, VA
RE: GPS info please
Any GPS will work on a bike when it's dry.
Zumo to ride in the rain and press buttons with gloves on. There is a couple posts on the forum of people getting the Zumo 550 for $450 at Best Buy. Do a search.
Zumo to ride in the rain and press buttons with gloves on. There is a couple posts on the forum of people getting the Zumo 550 for $450 at Best Buy. Do a search.
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Tourer
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 267
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From: Missouri
RE: GPS info please
Garmin 2610 works great for me, m/c approved, waterproof, screen is bright and easy to read (although) a liitle small, overall a great unit
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,602
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: GPS info please
I have a Garmin Nuvi 660, has all the bells and whistles except waterproofing.
I used the automotive mount with the disc attached to my Ultras fuel lid and put well over 2000 miles so far this year with no problems. I did always get it out of wet weather though. I'd have no problem buying an even cheaper Garmin unit and doing the same thing.
I used the automotive mount with the disc attached to my Ultras fuel lid and put well over 2000 miles so far this year with no problems. I did always get it out of wet weather though. I'd have no problem buying an even cheaper Garmin unit and doing the same thing.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 1,602
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From: Southeastern Michigan
RE: GPS info please
The convenience of GPS is amazing. Problem is, once I set a destination I just listened to the unit and never really knew where the hell I was until I got there! You get kinda lazy.