What GPS do you use?
I use the Garmin ZUMO 550 FotoDeville. Rugged, easy to use and very accurate when kept up to date.
I did not buy the Harley-Davidson version...I bought the standard consumer model. Less $$$, identical to the HD version (except for color) and all of the gear comes with it instead of being options. The RAM mount, the car windshield mount, chargers, cables...all included.
BTW...I purchased the Garmin lifetime updates service...great investment to keep my Zumo up to date!
Good luck!
Steve
I did not buy the Harley-Davidson version...I bought the standard consumer model. Less $$$, identical to the HD version (except for color) and all of the gear comes with it instead of being options. The RAM mount, the car windshield mount, chargers, cables...all included.
BTW...I purchased the Garmin lifetime updates service...great investment to keep my Zumo up to date!
Good luck!
Steve
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I'm using a Garmin 255WT I bought at Best Buy last Black Friday for $125. I bought a RAM mount from www.mountguys.com for $32 Then I went to ebay and bought a sun visor for $13. Total investment about $170. Even though it's for a car, it works great on the bike. The 4.3 wide screen is easy to see and plenty bright. Glare isn't bad at all. It isn't water proof but I got caught in rain 1 time. The batwing deflected most of the water and had no problems. A sandwich bag will slide right over and protect from the elements. Works very well for me ....
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I've got the Zumo 550 and use it on the bike and in my truck. I've got the bike mount hard-wired & set-up with a RAM-type mount for easy on-and-off, and use the window suction mount in the truck. I love the set-up, as I've only got 1 set of maps & waypoints to take care of and moving the Zumo between them is VERY EASY!!
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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA
I have the H-D Zumo 660. I also have the fairing mount like Dr Tiki....al lot less clutter....very clean installation. I also got a 20% chapter discount, so the price was very compettitive with anything on the internet.
The best thing you can do if you buy a Garmin is go on the Zumo Forumn. There you will find that there are a lot of problems with the Zumos and some help. It seems like the 3.8 update is causing all kinds of problems. I did not upgrade so I'm not having problems.
There is a lot of hate for Garmin right now. So beware.
The best thing you can do if you buy a Garmin is go on the Zumo Forumn. There you will find that there are a lot of problems with the Zumos and some help. It seems like the 3.8 update is causing all kinds of problems. I did not upgrade so I'm not having problems.
There is a lot of hate for Garmin right now. So beware.
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I use my cars Nuvi 265WT on a Leader Motorcycle Mount - http://www.leadermotorcycle.com/
It is awesome, and only cost me $130.00. I got caught in the rain on a long ride the other day, so broke out the $0.50 baggie and rubber band, and kept on going... I don't think the motorcycle units are worth the extra cash... and even if this goes bad, or is stolen, or I drop it, etc... I can replace it, and still have spent less than half of the other units. Also, since the race is on to make smaller / lighter / faster units by Garmin (to compete with the cell phones), I can upgrade at any time for a similar savings. IMHO, they don't put as much time / energy into the motorcycle units because it is a much smaller market. Good luck, and no matter what you get, your world is about to change with a gps going along for the ride (or as I call it AAA - my Automotive Administrative Assistant... her name is Jane, and just like the old lady, she won't stop talking or telling me what to do / where to go)....
It is awesome, and only cost me $130.00. I got caught in the rain on a long ride the other day, so broke out the $0.50 baggie and rubber band, and kept on going... I don't think the motorcycle units are worth the extra cash... and even if this goes bad, or is stolen, or I drop it, etc... I can replace it, and still have spent less than half of the other units. Also, since the race is on to make smaller / lighter / faster units by Garmin (to compete with the cell phones), I can upgrade at any time for a similar savings. IMHO, they don't put as much time / energy into the motorcycle units because it is a much smaller market. Good luck, and no matter what you get, your world is about to change with a gps going along for the ride (or as I call it AAA - my Automotive Administrative Assistant... her name is Jane, and just like the old lady, she won't stop talking or telling me what to do / where to go)....
