GPS and bluetooth headsets

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Feb 2, 2011 | 01:09 PM

smurfsdad

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From: Tiskilwa, Illinois

GPS and bluetooth headsets

Am looking to add a GPS to my bike this summer. Wondering what your experience is for the unit for the money. Also may pick up driver/passenger headsets with bluetooth capability. My wife and I always wear 3/4 open face helmets. Any words of wisdom from you folks?
Will not do any riding soon. We picked up app. 18" of snow last night. Just finished a lot of shoveling.

Feb 2, 2011 | 01:22 PM

oldandbusted

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You can't go wrong with the Zumo's. they're designed to be out in the weather on your bike, Blue tooth, mp3 & XM.

Feb 2, 2011 | 06:54 PM

Candubrain

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+1 on the Zumo.
I'm using the Nolan N43 trilogy helmet for my wife and I with the Nolan Bluetooth intercom system
Not a cheap set up, but works well, and the intercom doesn't look like a chocolate bar stuck on the side of your helmet like a Scala Rider or Blueant.

We did try the Scala Rider on our previous helmets, I could never get them to sit right

Feb 2, 2011 | 11:27 PM

HFS

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+2 Zumo.

Im runnin an older 450, and it is still awesome.

Buy HD if you want bar n shield, or other if you dont want the colour.

Install custom POI files for dealerships, and your off!!!

Feb 3, 2011 | 12:39 AM

Dustball

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I've used the Garmin 765t and now the Zumo 660 for for a few years now. I liked the 765t with a RAM mount, and although it didn't have XM Radio, it played MP3s just fine. Wasn't waterproof so I carried zip-lock bags and zip ties. Now I use the Zumo 660 and it has everything the 765t had, plus waterproofing, weather and XM radio. I also like that it displays caller ID for incoming calls.

I use the BlueAnt Interphone F4 blue-tooth headset and like a lot. It's mic noise canceling and audio volume levels are amazing. The combination integrates your GPS commands, MP3s or XM Radio, cell phone and provides bike-to-bike comms. I have it mounted into my Shark Evoline helmet (awesome too) and am extremely pleased.

-Dusty

Feb 3, 2011 | 07:53 AM

stevepacman

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Roadtech Zumo 550 here. This thing has changed my whole touring experience. I love the Harley Dealer locator. It's piece of mind when you're away from home.

Feb 3, 2011 | 08:18 AM

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Zumo 660 & Cardo Scala Team Set here.

The 660 has a large touch screen that works with gloves on, it has a slot for up to 16GB micro SD memory for its internal mp3 player. It connects to my phone via bluetooth and downloads my address book so calls appear on the display offering me the chance to answer with the touch screen if I choose to take the call. It also connects and plays music, driving directions, and calls through my Cardo Scala Team Set bluetooth helmet comm system. I also like the external speaker connection into my HK stereo. Worth every penny to me.

I mounted mine on the Kuryakyn fuel door mount where I don't have to take my eyes too far off the road to view it and I can reach it with equal ease from either hand. I bought lifetime map updates for it from Amazon for $70. You can download the HD dealer points of interest from Zumoforums.com.