Pete
Repete
I have stopped there twice and tried to call them a few more times in the last couple years and there is never anyone there. Are they ever there?
Anyone have a Zumo 550?
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I have stopped there twice and tried to call them a few more times in the last couple years and there is never anyone there. Are they ever there?
itsbob
I bowl overhand
I'm not 100% about the Zumo, but the other XM capable GPS units you needed to buy an additional antenna to use the XM.. Antenna can run upwards of $200.
The experience you describe sounds like the same company out of NY that sells Digital Cameras. GREAT prices, but they tear the camera apart and sell it to you in pieces.
Try CycleGadgets.com. They usually have great deals on Motorcycle GPS'.
The experience you describe sounds like the same company out of NY that sells Digital Cameras. GREAT prices, but they tear the camera apart and sell it to you in pieces.
Try CycleGadgets.com. They usually have great deals on Motorcycle GPS'.
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Garmin Zumo 550 GPS/MP3/XM/Bluetooth combo
Here's the Harley kit for the Zumo from Cycle Gadgets, and they mention the Antenna for $219
$742 for the Zumo.
Here's the Harley kit for the Zumo from Cycle Gadgets, and they mention the Antenna for $219
$742 for the Zumo.
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Pete
Repete
It is the GPS and the antenna for XM that is just over 8
itsbob
I bowl overhand
Where from, I'd like to see what else they have deals on.
Pete
Repete
amazon.com There are a couple cheaper but I am leery of Dick and Johns internet electronics outlet.
Pete
Repete
Damn that harness is sweet. If I got the Zumo and antenna from Amazon and the harness and box from Kennedy I could save close to $100
motomandan
New Member
zumo
I have installed over 100 zumo 550s and 2 zumo 450s.
Best place to order it is www.pcnation.com good prices no BS. Best place for xm antenna is www.amazon. Com. You can use up to an 8gig sd card but You will need to setup 2 playlists for Mp3.
Get the sd card at Best Buy. If. Ypu have any questions call me at Motovation. 301- 472 - 1811 We are open Tuesday-Friday 10 -6. Saturday 9 -3
I have installed over 100 zumo 550s and 2 zumo 450s.
Best place to order it is www.pcnation.com good prices no BS. Best place for xm antenna is www.amazon. Com. You can use up to an 8gig sd card but You will need to setup 2 playlists for Mp3.
Get the sd card at Best Buy. If. Ypu have any questions call me at Motovation. 301- 472 - 1811 We are open Tuesday-Friday 10 -6. Saturday 9 -3
Pete
Repete
Thanks
itsbob
I bowl overhand
HEY!! Do you have a blake bleeder screw with an M6 thread??
Pete, the dude from NY was blowin' smoke. Good thing you ditched him.
The Zumo 550 doesn't need any special SD card, but they do have a limitation on the max card capacity (I believe it's 8gb max). I have a Plain Jane Sandisk 2gb card in mine. The SD card is used to store MP3s, big maps, and other data. The Zumo has an internal memory of 2gb. Also, you don't have to send anything anywhere to get updates. Just go on Garmin's site and download them as they're available. The downloads are free. You might have to pay a fee for certain maps, but I haven't needed to do so yet. My 550 is updated with all the latest software and firmware, and it didn't cost anything extra.
I bought my Zumo 550 from Amazon for $666.79. It's one complete kit, and includes all the motorcycle-specific hardware i.e., mount, cradle base, etc., a car mount, moto power cable, car power cable, A/C charger, nuts, bolts, and so on. I bought an extra cradle, moto mount, moto base, and power cable for my other bike from gpscity.com. Their prices were good, and aside from a slight argument re: their shipping mistake, they made things right and re-shipped a missing cradle. Anyway, the Amazon package has everything you need for one bike and one car installation. Software is pre-loaded with North American cities and maps, and is pretty comprehensive.
I field-tested the Zumo this past July 4th weekend on a trip to northern PA in rain, bumpy roads, detours, and heat. It performed flawlessly, and saved my butt when I hit a huge slowdown heading into Breezewood. The detour it recalculated sent me through some very nice countryside I hadn't seen before, and I only lost a few miles and a little time. It worked like a charm, and I'm very satisfied with its performance. It's also very simple to use, too. Once you get it, join zumoforums.com - it's an outstanding info resource on all things Zumo.
BTW, the 450 has all the performance of the 550, just minus the Bluetooth, XM satellite, and text-to-speech features - all at a lower price.
Hope this helps.
whistler
The Zumo 550 doesn't need any special SD card, but they do have a limitation on the max card capacity (I believe it's 8gb max). I have a Plain Jane Sandisk 2gb card in mine. The SD card is used to store MP3s, big maps, and other data. The Zumo has an internal memory of 2gb. Also, you don't have to send anything anywhere to get updates. Just go on Garmin's site and download them as they're available. The downloads are free. You might have to pay a fee for certain maps, but I haven't needed to do so yet. My 550 is updated with all the latest software and firmware, and it didn't cost anything extra.
I bought my Zumo 550 from Amazon for $666.79. It's one complete kit, and includes all the motorcycle-specific hardware i.e., mount, cradle base, etc., a car mount, moto power cable, car power cable, A/C charger, nuts, bolts, and so on. I bought an extra cradle, moto mount, moto base, and power cable for my other bike from gpscity.com. Their prices were good, and aside from a slight argument re: their shipping mistake, they made things right and re-shipped a missing cradle. Anyway, the Amazon package has everything you need for one bike and one car installation. Software is pre-loaded with North American cities and maps, and is pretty comprehensive.
I field-tested the Zumo this past July 4th weekend on a trip to northern PA in rain, bumpy roads, detours, and heat. It performed flawlessly, and saved my butt when I hit a huge slowdown heading into Breezewood. The detour it recalculated sent me through some very nice countryside I hadn't seen before, and I only lost a few miles and a little time. It worked like a charm, and I'm very satisfied with its performance. It's also very simple to use, too. Once you get it, join zumoforums.com - it's an outstanding info resource on all things Zumo.
BTW, the 450 has all the performance of the 550, just minus the Bluetooth, XM satellite, and text-to-speech features - all at a lower price.
Hope this helps.
whistler
Pete
Repete
Thanks, you sold me, I just bought it. I will get the integration harness in time.
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
did I forget to mention they're closed on Monday?
Pete
Repete
I am leaving the 12th to go see Boy in Deleware. (154 mi)
On the 13 it begins.
From Wilmington, DE to Winchester, VA (168 mi)
Roanoke, VA, (180 mi)
Vonore, TN (300 mi) ***Overnight stop
Robinsville, NC (52 mi) Tail of the Dragon, Deals Gap.
Dawsonville, GA (125 mi)
Total outbound trip 980 miles.
From Dawsonville, GA
Augusta GA (203 mi) ***Overnight stop
Myrtle beach, SC (225 mi)
Kitty Hawk, NC (375 mi) **Overnight stop
Home (261 miles)
Total trip 2,045 miles
On the 13 it begins.
From Wilmington, DE to Winchester, VA (168 mi)
Roanoke, VA, (180 mi)
Vonore, TN (300 mi) ***Overnight stop
Robinsville, NC (52 mi) Tail of the Dragon, Deals Gap.
Dawsonville, GA (125 mi)
Total outbound trip 980 miles.
From Dawsonville, GA
Augusta GA (203 mi) ***Overnight stop
Myrtle beach, SC (225 mi)
Kitty Hawk, NC (375 mi) **Overnight stop
Home (261 miles)
Total trip 2,045 miles
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
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Pete
Repete
Have fun
I sincerely doubt I can make that trip before sore ass takes over and I set a more direct route
aps45819
24/7 Single Dad
I tried going all the way down the Parkway last year. Riding on Thursday was great, running about 50-60 mph. That road just flows at that speed.I sincerely doubt I can make that trip before sore ass takes over and I set a more direct route
Friday the tourists showed up with SUVs and campers and they were doing under the speed limit
Very boring, broke out the map and found an alternate route 