GPS Garmin "Zumo"

martin14 · May 14th, 2009, 05:09 PM

We bought a Garmin recently, only $200, but no bluetooth or waterproof..
sits in a bag from Givi, with a waterproof pouch, works well enough.

I can spend 800 bucks on lots more interesting stuff

A word of advice, if I may: we had a Via Michelin GPS before,
took it thru the airport in Munich.. they did something to it, and now it doesnt work.

In Europe at least they are now making you open and turn on your laptops, buddy
comes by with what looks like a big magnet and sweeps the puter.
After, all temp files, cookies, browsing history.. gone.. wow

So, if you are flying, be careful with bringing these kinds of things through security;
dont know if anyone has a similar in the US, but they are getting weird over here.

biglew55 · May 20th, 2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by zoood

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.

One other thing that I didn't think of is the fact that a lot of people use GPS with an XM or Sirius antenna mounted right on top of the GPS. These have strong magnets in them, and I've never heard of any problems there either.

zoood · May 20th, 2009, 11:07 AM

I had inquired to Tom Tom about the location I wanted to do with their GPS and this is what they wrote back.

Dear RJ,

Thank you for taking the time to contact TomTom Support regarding how to mount your TomTom Rider. We are always happy to help.

At this time we do not recommend mounting the TomTom unit next to the speaker magnet. The magnet will interfere with the device hardware and might make it inoperable. We ask that you please find another place to mount your Rider on your 1993 Harley Electra Glide Classic.

Thank you for choosing TomTom for your navigation needs. If you have any further questions or comments, please email or call us at 866-486-6866 Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM until 7:00 PM EST or Saturday, 9:00 AM until 6:00 PM EST. Thanks again for writing. At TomTom we believe in showing you the way the easy way.

With Best Regards,

Olga
TomTom Customer Support

So with that said. I'll go back to square one. I'll do the guy thing. I wont stop for directions. Ill just ride till I find what I'm looking for. lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by biglew55

One other thing that I didn't think of is the fact that a lot of people use GPS with an XM or Sirius antenna mounted right on top of the GPS. These have strong magnets in them, and I've never heard of any problems there either.

175mws · May 20th, 2009, 02:44 PM

you guy can down load a POI from PIO factory.com that will list All HD Dealer to your zumo. No need to pay any extra for HD ver. lot of riders post good POI's for rides. I will say the Zumo come with a good locking kits and a better loking mount.

rick14221 · Jul 30th, 2009, 06:22 AM

I have the zumo 550 pricey but good unit. Looks good on the bike also

mikeweir · Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:10 PM

How do you wire the GPS mic to the harley

ktorian · Sep 23rd, 2009, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeweir

How do you wire the GPS mic to the harley

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otter1958 · Feb 4th, 2010, 06:33 PM

Yes it's expensive however my wife and I love the fact that when on the road and its getting dark out we are able to locate a hotel and call ahead to get a room. Not to mention all the times we just take off and ride all day in any direction and then just hit home and it takes us back. In our opinion it well worth the investment!

May 14th, 2009, 05:09 PM	#21
martin14 Play The Throttle Ride: 2001 Softail Join Date: Oct 12th, 2008 Location: Italy Posts: 297 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" We bought a Garmin recently, only $200, but no bluetooth or waterproof.. sits in a bag from Givi, with a waterproof pouch, works well enough. I can spend 800 bucks on lots more interesting stuff A word of advice, if I may: we had a Via Michelin GPS before, took it thru the airport in Munich.. they did something to it, and now it doesnt work. In Europe at least they are now making you open and turn on your laptops, buddy comes by with what looks like a big magnet and sweeps the puter. After, all temp files, cookies, browsing history.. gone.. wow So, if you are flying, be careful with bringing these kinds of things through security; dont know if anyone has a similar in the US, but they are getting weird over here.

May 20th, 2009, 02:44 PM	#24
175mws Contributor$ Ride: 2007 FLHX Join Date: Mar 5th, 2009 Location: So Cal Posts: 120 My Mood:	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" you guy can down load a POI from PIO factory.com that will list All HD Dealer to your zumo. No need to pay any extra for HD ver. lot of riders post good POI's for rides. I will say the Zumo come with a good locking kits and a better loking mount.

Jul 30th, 2009, 06:22 AM	#25
rick14221 New Family Ride: 2001 Fatboy Join Date: Jul 27th, 2009 Posts: 5	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" I have the zumo 550 pricey but good unit. Looks good on the bike also

Sep 22nd, 2009, 10:10 PM	#26
mikeweir New Family Ride: Screaming Eagle Road Glide 2009 Join Date: Sep 22nd, 2009 Posts: 1	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" How do you wire the GPS mic to the harley

Feb 4th, 2010, 06:33 PM	#28
otter1958 Start The Engine Ride: Ulta Classic Electric Glide Join Date: Jun 11th, 2008 Location: Ottawa, Il. Posts: 32	Re: GPS Garmin "Zumo" Yes it's expensive however my wife and I love the fact that when on the road and its getting dark out we are able to locate a hotel and call ahead to get a room. Not to mention all the times we just take off and ride all day in any direction and then just hit home and it takes us back. In our opinion it well worth the investment!

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