Zumo 550 Update
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Zumo 550 Update
After all the positive responses many of you have voiced regarding the Zumo 550, I picked one up as my own Christmas present.
Then I ordered a special installation kit from cyclegadgets.com. I chose the one that allows hook up through the AUX plug.
I also installed the whole kit, after using some of your advice on removing the upper fairing. It was a breeze!! Put socks on outboard lights and towel on the front fender, got out my HD Tool Kit and went to work.
Took me about 1 hour to take the fairing off, hook up the Zumo Ram Mount and route the wires from cyclegadgets .com. Only problem I had was stupidly crossing the cigarette lighter piggy back connectors. This meant no power went to the Garmin XM antenna. Troubleshooting, I tried pushing in the lighter and noticed it did not get hot. Then looked at the power wires and switched them. Lighter kicked in an Zumo beeped!!!
I had activated XM and it downloaded just fine. Also worked fine in MP3 mode. Appears the only feature I lack is being able to use the Bluetooth connection and talk on my cell through my Ultra's normal HD headset.
I may add the bluetooth adapter and headset to my modular Nolan helmet and just let it connect to my cell phone. I can then put a HD adapter on the Nolan cable and use it through the Ultra's sound system as well
The Garmin 550 expense was worthwhile to me as I have combined my XM radio (previously a Delphi unit), my IPOD music, and added the GPS feature all in one piece of equipment on the left clutch mounting bracket I also used the Garmin in my car yesterday with the auto mount and cigarette lighter power cord. Worked great and sound of directions routed through the small speaker in the mount.
I'll let everybody know how it works in the coming months in various operating conditions. For now, I'm a happy camper.
bj
Then I ordered a special installation kit from cyclegadgets.com. I chose the one that allows hook up through the AUX plug.
I also installed the whole kit, after using some of your advice on removing the upper fairing. It was a breeze!! Put socks on outboard lights and towel on the front fender, got out my HD Tool Kit and went to work.
Took me about 1 hour to take the fairing off, hook up the Zumo Ram Mount and route the wires from cyclegadgets .com. Only problem I had was stupidly crossing the cigarette lighter piggy back connectors. This meant no power went to the Garmin XM antenna. Troubleshooting, I tried pushing in the lighter and noticed it did not get hot. Then looked at the power wires and switched them. Lighter kicked in an Zumo beeped!!!
I had activated XM and it downloaded just fine. Also worked fine in MP3 mode. Appears the only feature I lack is being able to use the Bluetooth connection and talk on my cell through my Ultra's normal HD headset.
I may add the bluetooth adapter and headset to my modular Nolan helmet and just let it connect to my cell phone. I can then put a HD adapter on the Nolan cable and use it through the Ultra's sound system as well
The Garmin 550 expense was worthwhile to me as I have combined my XM radio (previously a Delphi unit), my IPOD music, and added the GPS feature all in one piece of equipment on the left clutch mounting bracket I also used the Garmin in my car yesterday with the auto mount and cigarette lighter power cord. Worked great and sound of directions routed through the small speaker in the mount.
I'll let everybody know how it works in the coming months in various operating conditions. For now, I'm a happy camper.
bj
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After all the positive responses many of you have voiced regarding the Zumo 550, I picked one up as my own Christmas present.
Then I ordered a special installation kit from cyclegadgets.com. I chose the one that allows hook up through the AUX plug.....
I also installed the whole kit, after using some of your advice on removing the upper fairing. It was a breeze!! bj
Then I ordered a special installation kit from cyclegadgets.com. I chose the one that allows hook up through the AUX plug.....
I also installed the whole kit, after using some of your advice on removing the upper fairing. It was a breeze!! bj
Thanks for mentioning cyclegadgets as a source for hook-up kits. Santa brought me a Zumo 450 and I was wondering the best way to connect to the Aux plug. I may just wait for the new HD Zumo, fairing mount to be available in January, to see how it will work before making a decision.
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Zumo 450
I believe that cyclegadgets.com has stuff for the 450 as well. They respond quickly to email requests like the one I had to send to find only the AUX version of the 550
Good luck. The HD fairing version sounds interesting as well, but not if I can't move it to any of the other vehicles I own for the GPS feature
Good luck. The HD fairing version sounds interesting as well, but not if I can't move it to any of the other vehicles I own for the GPS feature
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BJ, congrats on the Zumo - as you've already seen, it's a great unit. You might also check out POI Factory for some useful Points of Interest such as HD Dealerships, Coffee Shops, Banks, etc.
I like the caps on your unit - seem to match the 105th paint scheme well!
I like the caps on your unit - seem to match the 105th paint scheme well!
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so you can hear XM audio via the aux in on your radio. I am going into get a new bike tomorrow and rather than wasting money on adding the XM to the stockradio I should look @ The zumo with xm. If I am understanding you correctly
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>>I had activated XM and it downloaded just fine. Also worked fine in MP3 mode. Appears the only feature I lack is being able to use the Bluetooth connection and talk on my cell through my Ultra's normal HD headset<<
I'm XM illiterate. Do you need an account of some sort for XM radio? A monthly bill? I haven't messed with this feature of my 550 but do have all mp3's on an SD card. The XM's starting to sound interesting.
>>I may add the bluetooth adapter and headset to my modular Nolan helmet and just let it connect to my cell phone. I can then put a HD adapter on the Nolan cable and use it through the Ultra's sound system as well<<
My 550 does connect with my phone but I don't have an adapter (???). Right now I'm using earbuds but would like to get away from them.
Could use a little hand-holding in this new area for me. Tkx in advance!
I'm XM illiterate. Do you need an account of some sort for XM radio? A monthly bill? I haven't messed with this feature of my 550 but do have all mp3's on an SD card. The XM's starting to sound interesting.
>>I may add the bluetooth adapter and headset to my modular Nolan helmet and just let it connect to my cell phone. I can then put a HD adapter on the Nolan cable and use it through the Ultra's sound system as well<<
My 550 does connect with my phone but I don't have an adapter (???). Right now I'm using earbuds but would like to get away from them.
Could use a little hand-holding in this new area for me. Tkx in advance!
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