Road Tech Zumo 660

biglew55 · Nov 10th, 2009, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by NEWHD74FAN

One other thing unique about GPS accuracy is proper address entry...sometimes there are two separate but similarly named streets for example 225 W Ventura is different from 225 Ventura Street which is very common, as practically every major city here in Ventura county has such a street name, and if the boundries blur between cities, the streets can sometimes be separated by physical barrier...a shopping center or railroad station, which can drive you crazy...! But the good news is if you punch the address in accurately your GPS will update the path if you miss the turn.

Ran into that house hunting. There was a house at 1218 Elm St we needed to look at. When I typed it in, there were addresses that matched 1218 Elm St, 1218 Elm Ln, and 1218 Elm Ct. It displayed all 3 and let me pick which one to navigate too.

One thing I did have issues with is letting go of via points. On one trip, I had several houses set up in a route. We would drive by and decide if we wanted to go through them or strike them from the list. But sometimes, when I went by, it wouldn't register that I was ready to move on. It was telling me how to navigate to the place I just looked at, not the next one. I'll have to figure that one out a bit better or it will drive me crazy!.

highland61 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 08:47 PM

Good post, I second most of what you are sharing. There have been times that I felt the unit was not keeping up with my location. Could be me, I've only had it for less than a month.
The fairing mount is nice and the install is very easy with the instructions.
If any one is on the fence, I so go ahead!
Picked mine up from Hales for 599.00

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NEWHD74FAN · Nov 24th, 2009, 01:27 AM

Expensive at $699 or inexpensive for $99 I just saw a Tom Tom with 4.5" screen, spoken street names for $99 at Best Buy. HD riders spend that much for a piece of *bling* or a couple of pieces of HD apparel. Take the time to take advantage of the technology. They are easy to use, and makes trip planning a breeze.

A GPS is definitely worth the price of admission, even if just installed on your windshield, on a $75 handlebar mount or velcro/zip tied to your tank trim. Most have internal batteries which are good for a couple of hours of contnuous use, only need to be lost just once to see the benefits.

Nov 23rd, 2009, 08:47 PM	#22
highland61 New Family Ride: 2010 FLHX Join Date: Nov 14th, 2009 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 2	Re: Road Tech Zumo 660 Good post, I second most of what you are sharing. There have been times that I felt the unit was not keeping up with my location. Could be me, I've only had it for less than a month. The fairing mount is nice and the install is very easy with the instructions. If any one is on the fence, I so go ahead! Picked mine up from Hales for 599.00 .

Nov 24th, 2009, 01:27 AM	#23
NEWHD74FAN Moderators Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 4,907 My Mood:	Re: Road Tech Zumo 660 Expensive at $699 or inexpensive for $99 I just saw a Tom Tom with 4.5" screen, spoken street names for $99 at Best Buy. HD riders spend that much for a piece of bling or a couple of pieces of HD apparel. Take the time to take advantage of the technology. They are easy to use, and makes trip planning a breeze. A GPS is definitely worth the price of admission, even if just installed on your windshield, on a $75 handlebar mount or velcro/zip tied to your tank trim. Most have internal batteries which are good for a couple of hours of contnuous use, only need to be lost just once to see the benefits. __________________ Please stop by the "Self Help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. >>Self Help Information and Tips<<

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