GPS recommendations
One word of caution to those who are using regular GPS's. I decided to do the same thing because they were so much cheaper. I ended up burning up two of them after a month or two of riding on each one. I think it was the vibration. I've had my Zumo 660 for a few years no problems.
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 1,006
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From: Central Texas area
update the Garmin Nuvi 40LM DOES NOT accept routes planned in the Harley Road Trip Planner. yes, the .gpx file uploades to the unti, but the route is divided into indivdual CUSTOM POIs. What a PIA!
So, my question is: Is there a GARMIN GPS other than a ZUMO series that will allow you to upload a route from the Harley Road Trip Planner and simply select the route and go?
I was looking at at NUVI 550 but someone mentioned they are discontinued now?
thanks
So, my question is: Is there a GARMIN GPS other than a ZUMO series that will allow you to upload a route from the Harley Road Trip Planner and simply select the route and go?
I was looking at at NUVI 550 but someone mentioned they are discontinued now?
thanks
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 381
Likes: 1
From: East Coast
update the Garmin Nuvi 40LM DOES NOT accept routes planned in the Harley Road Trip Planner. yes, the .gpx file uploades to the unti, but the route is divided into indivdual CUSTOM POIs. What a PIA!
So, my question is: Is there a GARMIN GPS other than a ZUMO series that will allow you to upload a route from the Harley Road Trip Planner and simply select the route and go?
I was looking at at NUVI 550 but someone mentioned they are discontinued now?
thanks
So, my question is: Is there a GARMIN GPS other than a ZUMO series that will allow you to upload a route from the Harley Road Trip Planner and simply select the route and go?
I was looking at at NUVI 550 but someone mentioned they are discontinued now?
thanks
http://www.gpscity.com/search/q=nuvi+550+automoto+kit
I don't understand why people are saying they are discontinued,..
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=27442
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 809
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From: WA
For my old bike I bought a Garmin at Costco for $200 and the RAM mount, worked like a charm. Screen was 5 inches, and it worked through gloves. It isn't waterproof, but it sat behind a windscreen and never got terribly wet. When there was a threat of downpour I put a ziplock bag over it and zipped it in, no problems. 5 inch screen was the smallest I wanted to go... it is sized perfectly for quick glances down without taking your eyes off the road for too long.
Rather than spend a ton of money on one unit, I spent a fraction of the cost. Figured if it was stolen or broken it would still be cheaper to replace than buy one of the more expensive units.
Haven't set it up on the SG yet.
Rather than spend a ton of money on one unit, I spent a fraction of the cost. Figured if it was stolen or broken it would still be cheaper to replace than buy one of the more expensive units.
Haven't set it up on the SG yet.
No, it doesn't have the fuel management feature, but after spending $500+ for the 550 and then having the screen digitizer go wonky after just a couple of years I wasn't about to overpay again. The new one works just great, and as has been said already, if I get caught in a rain storm I'll just put it in my pocket!
BTW, if anybody wants my old 550 (which still works; you have to be a bit patient with screen presses until you install a new digitizer/screen) PM me and make me an offer .....
Stage II
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 2
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From: TN
Nuvi 550 here, $235 and waterproof. Here's my write up, post #4 has all the links to buy the setup:
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-setup.html
It doesnt have all the fancy features, but its a great GPS
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...gps-setup.html
It doesnt have all the fancy features, but its a great GPS
I'm a Nuvi 550 fan as well - cannot beat the minimal (~$220 USD) investment for weather/vibration proof GPS. Past 30K miles with me all the way in all weather types (well below freezing to searing 105 air temp, torrential downpours, snow, bad roads - US and Canada. Imported add'l POI's. Rides on left side with a Glarestomper shade (Delorme PN-60 on right with SPOT in a tank bag).
Novice
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 15
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From: Suffolk County, New York
The Road Tech which is the Garmin Zumo 660 designed specificaly for Harley is the ONLY one that will work with the HD NIM (Navigation Interface Module). The stock Zumo 660 does not have the firmware required to utilize all the bells and whistles that come with the 660 and they are both the same price. I have the fairing mount and NIM for my Road Tech. If you want to use the phone and MP3 option you will have to use the Y adapter and plug into the AUX jack on the front, but you only need that if you plan on using the Phone and MP3 player. I just got back from a 2k ride and it proved its worth.
Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 321
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From: Alachua, FL
I see this topic has been going on for a while. Do love this forum; I just happen to be looking for a new GPS. I have the old Quest and have loved it, it is small but when I got off the bike I could put it right in my pocket if I wanted to. It is a Garmin and has held up great. I got it in 2006 and now find myself on trips and see there are no roads where I am at. I understand I cannot update maps on it either. I have been using Microsoft Streets & Trips making my routes, and then exporting them as a gpx file to map source, then recalculate works great, like working with Streets & Trips more. But I also am finding it very hard to shell out 600 plus dollars. I like the Nuvi 550, even spoke to Garmin about a month ago just feels better seeing the options in this form, and will be doing a little more research, if I find anything better, or find it with free update maps I will post here.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 321
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From: Alachua, FL
Yes I have seen that, I think there are still a few out there. On the nuvi 2455LMT it says routes 100, I assume you can make a route on your computer and then transfer to the unit? have you wired it to your bike? have you tried any of those rain cove cases? sorry about all the questions, mount? how is it in the sun light? Thanks....