GPS Garmin "Zumo"

zoood · May 14th, 2009, 09:03 AM

I'm looking at the Tom Tom Rider 2nd edition. Im wondering the physical dimensions of the device and my other question is.

Will the magnets in my fairing for my radio's speakers. Cause the device to malfunction?

I am kicking around the idea that if I use a GPS. I will make a fixture that will allow me to lock the unit into the fairing and not on the handlebars.

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Originally Posted by SledDog

Tom Tom also makes a motorcycle version called the the Rider. The lastest version is the Rider 2nd edition. It's waterproof, has a touch screen, has a headset for voice instruction and is a little less expensive then the Garmin...

TomTom, portable GPS car navigation systems - TomTom RIDER 2nd edition

biglew55 · May 14th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Zoood, I've used GPS on almost every ride for the last 5-6 years on dressers. The magnets don't seem to have any effect. I even have memory sticks that show no issues from being near other electronics in the dash.

175mws · May 14th, 2009, 11:46 AM

Well if you can pick up a Magellen 2200T Its water proof and meets mil spec. It can be had for under 100 bucks on ebay I have been using mine for 3years and it works great.

zoood · May 14th, 2009, 11:51 AM

I appreciate the come back. But I want to install this device in the section of the fairing of 1993 EGC, where I use to have a fairing mount mirror. This makes it almost right next to the speaker magnet. On my other bike I had installed a compass in one of the gauge openings. The speaker magnet made the compass inoperable.

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Originally Posted by biglew55

Zoood, I've used GPS on almost every ride for the last 5-6 years on dressers. The magnets don't seem to have any effect. I even have memory sticks that show no issues from being near other electronics in the dash.

biglew55 · May 14th, 2009, 12:39 PM

I don't know if that's ever been tried, so you might once again have to play test subject. My gut says you'll be fine. Good luck.

Thanks again. I just email the company tech support. thats a lot of money to find out it wont meet my applications.

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Originally Posted by biglew55

I don't know if that's ever been tried, so you might once again have to play test subject. My gut says you'll be fine. Good luck.

RetiredJake · May 14th, 2009, 01:47 PM

GPS does not rely on the earth's magnetic flux lines to operate. It takes signals from 3 or more satelites and calculates a position and heading. Wil not be affected by speaker magnets like a compass.

biglew55 · May 14th, 2009, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RetiredJake

GPS does not rely on the earth's magnetic flux lines to operate. It takes signals from 3 or more satelites and calculates a position and heading. Wil not be affected by speaker magnets like a compass.

This is a good point. You are correct that most units don't use magnetic fields for anything. (Some handheld units will for hikers). I was more concerned with the memory of the unit and any storage device.

WHM1 · May 14th, 2009, 03:57 PM

I have a Zumo 550 for almost 3 years now and would not take a long trip without it. It has been through a driving rain in the Florida everglades and used in very cold winter weather. The Zumo is designed to use with gloves and works well with my heated winter Gerbing gloves as well with regular gloves. The ease of finding gas ,food or hotel room in an unknown place is priceless plus all the other information it offers. PRICELESS. Update software is free for life and is very easy to keep updated. Just this year Garmin is now offering map updates for $119.00 for as long as you own the unit. I have been buying yearly updates for $69.00 so the $119.00 is a deal.

Sharky1948 · May 14th, 2009, 04:07 PM

The price is in line with other Garmin models. It has automatic re-routing, detour, multiple waypoint, auto-optimization, XM compatible, etc.

If you do a feature-function comparison, it's a reasonable deal.

If you don't need or want all those features, go another route.

WHM1 · May 14th, 2009, 04:34 PM

You can go on line and shop for best price... I bought mine 3 years ago when Garmin was asking full retail and I saved several hundred dollars. Last month a friend of mine found one for even less than I paid. Use an American Express if you have one and they guarantee your purchase so you will not be ripped off..

May 14th, 2009, 09:06 AM	#12
biglew55 Community Guru Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Oct 1st, 2008 Location: Quad Cities Posts: 2,266 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" Zoood, I've used GPS on almost every ride for the last 5-6 years on dressers. The magnets don't seem to have any effect. I even have memory sticks that show no issues from being near other electronics in the dash. __________________ "Dream as if you'll live forever. Live as if you'll die tomorrow." - James Dean Ride it hard and ride it far!

May 14th, 2009, 11:46 AM	#13
175mws Contributor$ Ride: 2007 FLHX Join Date: Mar 5th, 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 120 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" Well if you can pick up a Magellen 2200T Its water proof and meets mil spec. It can be had for under 100 bucks on ebay I have been using mine for 3years and it works great.

May 14th, 2009, 01:47 PM	#16
RetiredJake Community Star Ride: FLHTCU Join Date: Apr 19th, 2009 Location: Middle Tennessee Posts: 597 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" GPS does not rely on the earth's magnetic flux lines to operate. It takes signals from 3 or more satelites and calculates a position and heading. Wil not be affected by speaker magnets like a compass. __________________ Roaming the country, Tasting the wine, Having fun, Life is good

May 14th, 2009, 03:57 PM	#18
WHM1 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 FatBoy Join Date: Sep 7th, 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 397 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" I have a Zumo 550 for almost 3 years now and would not take a long trip without it. It has been through a driving rain in the Florida everglades and used in very cold winter weather. The Zumo is designed to use with gloves and works well with my heated winter Gerbing gloves as well with regular gloves. The ease of finding gas ,food or hotel room in an unknown place is priceless plus all the other information it offers. PRICELESS. Update software is free for life and is very easy to keep updated. Just this year Garmin is now offering map updates for $119.00 for as long as you own the unit. I have been buying yearly updates for $69.00 so the $119.00 is a deal. __________________ Ride It Because You Can.... While You Can

May 14th, 2009, 04:07 PM	#19
Sharky1948 Community Star Ride: '09 Road King Join Date: Sep 17th, 2007 Location: Connecticut Posts: 676 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" The price is in line with other Garmin models. It has automatic re-routing, detour, multiple waypoint, auto-optimization, XM compatible, etc. If you do a feature-function comparison, it's a reasonable deal. If you don't need or want all those features, go another route. __________________ "Dance like there's no one watching, sing like no one is listening, love like you'll never get hurt, and ride like there's no tomorrow."

May 14th, 2009, 04:34 PM	#20
WHM1 Contributor$ Ride: 2007 FatBoy Join Date: Sep 7th, 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 397 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" You can go on line and shop for best price... I bought mine 3 years ago when Garmin was asking full retail and I saved several hundred dollars. Last month a friend of mine found one for even less than I paid. Use an American Express if you have one and they guarantee your purchase so you will not be ripped off.. __________________ Ride It Because You Can.... While You Can

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