Quote from: Demon on March 03, 2009, 03:38:52 PMQuote from: wwaggett on March 03, 2009, 03:11:59 PMI have the Zumo 450. It has less features than the 550, but the extra features were (to me) not worth the $$.How much is the 450?If I remember I think I paid $350.00
Quote from: wwaggett on March 03, 2009, 03:11:59 PMI have the Zumo 450. It has less features than the 550, but the extra features were (to me) not worth the $$.How much is the 450?
I have the Zumo 450. It has less features than the 550, but the extra features were (to me) not worth the $$.
I've been trying to figure out what I am going to do to mount and power the unit on the bike. Figured on a handle bar mount, but haven't figured out what I am going to do to power it just yet...
Quote from: murray_61 on March 02, 2009, 10:43:20 PMI've been trying to figure out what I am going to do to mount and power the unit on the bike. Figured on a handle bar mount, but haven't figured out what I am going to do to power it just yet...This is what some guys on the VTXOA board are using...it does the necessary conversion in power that you need.http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001A4HAQ2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1203940981&sr=8-1
I would recommend a Garmin product only! I'm in the aviation industry and Garmin is a trusted name in aircraft avionics. We use Garmin GPS units in our aircraft exclusively. If it's good enough for aircraft, I figure it's good enough for my vehicles. For my Bike/Truck, I use a Nuvi 760. It has all the features I need but isn't as expensive as the Zumo line. Plus, it has a big screen. I have no problem using the touchscreen features wearing gloves. It's not water proof but I don't like riding in the rain anyway. If I got caught in a rain storm, I would simply put the unit in the handlebar bag or a saddle bag. My mount has rubber isolators, so vibration shouldn't be a problem. I have a friend that's been running a Nuvi on his bike for over a year and has never had vibration related issues.I use a Techmount http://www.techmounts.com/ which holds the unit real solid and can be adjusted in a number of angles.Here are a few pictures of the installation on my 1800F model...I like how the Techmount positions the Nuvi 760 directly over my digital instrument cluster.A quick glance gives me all the info I need.This side view shows the SD memory card slot. I have a 4GB card installed which hold all my MP3 tunes.The audio plug goes to my Autocom system which handles all the audio to my helmet (including intercom to passenger) nicely.The stereo sound quality for my tunes is excellent. I have a cigarette lighter receptacle in my handlebar bag for power. Another view with the GPS removed from the holder. The holder is from Ram.When the unit isn't mounted, I simply tuck the audio and power cable into the handlebar bag.
Quote from: VTXLady53 on March 03, 2009, 09:04:53 PMQuote from: Demon on March 03, 2009, 03:38:52 PMQuote from: wwaggett on March 03, 2009, 03:11:59 PMI have the Zumo 450. It has less features than the 550, but the extra features were (to me) not worth the $$.How much is the 450?If I remember I think I paid $350.00that's a good deal... did it include the car and bike mount as well?
Is $179.99 a good price for the Nuvi 760? Anyone use this web site before?http://www.navigenius.com/products.asp?product_id=11085
Orange C model, w/ undertaker rear fender, painted engine, and handing out info like that! I think you're my new role model! Thanks MRVTX!
Quote from: TAZ on March 04, 2009, 10:03:32 PMIs $179.99 a good price for the Nuvi 760? Anyone use this web site before?http://www.navigenius.com/products.asp?product_id=11085Rex,I check all unfamiliar sites with this site: www.resellerratings.comBased on what I pulled up, I'd stay away from them. http://www.resellerratings.com/store/NaviGenius_CloseoutGenius
Quote from: murray_61 on March 04, 2009, 09:13:15 PMOrange C model, w/ undertaker rear fender, painted engine, and handing out info like that! I think you're my new role model! Thanks MRVTX! ...but I have to correct you on the fender. It's a pepsX special, not an undertaker! I can still be your role model, though!
Rex...........If you don't want to order from Amazon go to Fry's Electronics on West Road. They have good prices.....and they will take back a lots of stuff if you have your receipts.