What GPS do you use?
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 239
Likes: 4
From: Province of Ontario
I use a Zumo 550. It was pricey for what it does but it works well. This is the second Garmin, the first was a Street pilot 2610 which had better features than the 550. However, I found out that the 2610 did not swim well in a torrential downpour just outside of Bloomington, Illinois, resulting in a totally unuseable touch screen and graphics.
Garmin Zumo 550.
Pros:
1. Designed for use on momo
2. Can use it in car - has both mounts
3. Big Display
4. Bright Display
5. Weather Proof
6. Can store MP3's
7. Speaks directions
8. Customizable way points and routes (Mac or PC)
9. Has storage case
Cons
1. Expensive
2. Not 100% accurate at directions - (more likely a map issues)
Pros:
1. Designed for use on momo
2. Can use it in car - has both mounts
3. Big Display
4. Bright Display
5. Weather Proof
6. Can store MP3's
7. Speaks directions
8. Customizable way points and routes (Mac or PC)
9. Has storage case
Cons
1. Expensive
2. Not 100% accurate at directions - (more likely a map issues)
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 4,516
Likes: 103
From: Massachusetts (NE)
http://www.garmingpsrefurbished.money-moguls.com/
http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/...otive-GPS.html
Garmin offers refurbished units with FULL Warranty and about 1/2 off $$$
I love my Nuvi 760
so many to chose from
water resistant/proof ones are expensive
cheaper to just remove or cover it if it rains ...
mine plays mp3 & blue tooth & much more
http://g.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/...otive-GPS.html
Garmin offers refurbished units with FULL Warranty and about 1/2 off $$$
I love my Nuvi 760
so many to chose from
water resistant/proof ones are expensive
cheaper to just remove or cover it if it rains ...
mine plays mp3 & blue tooth & much more
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,585
Likes: 673
From: Rolla
I use the Garmin 1450 for the bike and autos.
Click here for the install details on my Street Glide: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html
Click here for the install details on my Street Glide: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-mount.html
Supporter
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Mannford, Ok
I have the TomTom Ryder2 and would not recommend it to anyone. I'm on my 3rd replacement. They make it right and are good to deal with but its is a hassle to keep sending it back to them. I need to send it back to them again now because it quit charging on the bike mount just like it has two other times. I have a garmin in my work truck and I like it much better and it was about 1/4th the price.
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
I've had a Zumo 450 for about 2˝ years. It's the same as the 550 without XM or Bluetooth capability.
Pros:
Waterproof
Glove-friendly
Buttons on left side
Ergonomic operation
Display can be seen in sunlight
Comes with motorcycle mount and quick-release cradle
MP3 player built-in. Use it 99% of the time for music, connected to the AUX input of the HK stereo.
Mapsource software (powerful once you learn it).
Cons:
Doesn't go into map display without interaction (one)
Mapsource software (arcane, not user-friendly, and difficult to learn).
Most are expensive, although I found a deal at $350 new.
The 450 is no longer on the market and used ones are scarce. The 550 is still available as are the 220, 600, and 660. The 220 is the only one that's reasonably priced ($400 MSRP), but I haven't read a review on one.
Pros:
Waterproof
Glove-friendly
Buttons on left side
Ergonomic operation
Display can be seen in sunlight
Comes with motorcycle mount and quick-release cradle
MP3 player built-in. Use it 99% of the time for music, connected to the AUX input of the HK stereo.
Mapsource software (powerful once you learn it).
Cons:
Doesn't go into map display without interaction (one)
Mapsource software (arcane, not user-friendly, and difficult to learn).
Most are expensive, although I found a deal at $350 new.
The 450 is no longer on the market and used ones are scarce. The 550 is still available as are the 220, 600, and 660. The 220 is the only one that's reasonably priced ($400 MSRP), but I haven't read a review on one.
Last edited by iclick; Apr 8, 2011 at 10:39 PM.
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,294
Likes: 1
From: South FL
I have been crossing the country in the last 10 years with my Zumo 550, and now I can buy a lifetime Map yearly update from Garmin for $90.
For sure, this GPS is for motorcycle.
Very happy with it!
For sure, this GPS is for motorcycle.
Very happy with it!
Last edited by jackhis; Apr 9, 2011 at 02:03 AM.