Motorcyle GPS Systems... WTH?!?!
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Zumo550
I use my phone. I have an xv6800 with tomtom 6. It works great.
Zumo 550:
$639-$1000
Can't see that unit being worth $650 to me... let alone $1000...
Unless I'm missing out on some super-special deal out there or something.
Given that many car units are under $150, I can't see waterproofing the thing as adding a $500 premium. That being said, I wouldn't want to risk a non-waterproofed unit.
Is there something I am missing here? At the end of the day all I want to be able to do is make a trip plan, load it into the blasted thing, and be able to see where restaurants and hotels and gas and such are along the way.
Don't need a phone, don't need Bluetooth (got a Chatterbox already), don't need voice directions... The mp3 player would be nice...
$639-$1000
Can't see that unit being worth $650 to me... let alone $1000...
Unless I'm missing out on some super-special deal out there or something.
Given that many car units are under $150, I can't see waterproofing the thing as adding a $500 premium. That being said, I wouldn't want to risk a non-waterproofed unit.
Is there something I am missing here? At the end of the day all I want to be able to do is make a trip plan, load it into the blasted thing, and be able to see where restaurants and hotels and gas and such are along the way.
Don't need a phone, don't need Bluetooth (got a Chatterbox already), don't need voice directions... The mp3 player would be nice...
Then find a Zumo 450....
More than just waterproof! Vibration resistant, easy to read, can be operated with just your left hand even with a glove on! Cradle designed for bikes, locks in and won't come back out on accident. Works even in a down pour! Plays MP3s, can store photo's etc..
More than just waterproof! Vibration resistant, easy to read, can be operated with just your left hand even with a glove on! Cradle designed for bikes, locks in and won't come back out on accident. Works even in a down pour! Plays MP3s, can store photo's etc..
Rayabusa0818
Never Forgotten
+1 My little Magellan works just fine...Use an automotive type. A few trips with mine and it does the job well. Just be careful with the weather,not waterproof!
Photo here...
https://www.hayabusa.org/forums/?act=ST;f=12;t=95196
The Zumo 550 is definitely the way to go (I keep hinting to wifey that Father's Day is coming up!
) Captain has one and after seeing it in action - that's definitely the way to go!
You can get the Zumo 550 for less than $500 Linky here
That said, if you're not concerned about the waterproofing, you can get a C550 for $180.
You can get the Zumo 550 for less than $500 Linky here
That said, if you're not concerned about the waterproofing, you can get a C550 for $180.
Run run run from that vendor.....
Buy from reputable sellers!
http://www.resellerratings.com/store/86th_Street_Photo_Video
Wow! Those are some PO'd people!
I just ordered one from Josh @ Ryders Connection along with the Scala 2 thingies...
*shameless sponsor plug*
FWIW -
I bought a Garmin C550 for my wife's car; it has MOST of the same features that the Zumo has, except that it is not geared specifically towards a motorcycle. I found last night that a gallon ziplock fits very nicely over the Stem Stand and GPS, and does not interfere with the touch screen operation of the GPS...
A ZUMO is the best bet, but if it is cost prohibitive, a ziploc bag may be a low-tech waterproofing alternative.
I bought a Garmin C550 for my wife's car; it has MOST of the same features that the Zumo has, except that it is not geared specifically towards a motorcycle. I found last night that a gallon ziplock fits very nicely over the Stem Stand and GPS, and does not interfere with the touch screen operation of the GPS...
A ZUMO is the best bet, but if it is cost prohibitive, a ziploc bag may be a low-tech waterproofing alternative.
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