What's your favorite GPS?

[Firea100]

Considering the purchase of a GPS for my bike/trike/ sled. Thinking about the Garmin Zumo series. There are different models of the Zumo series. Can anyone share their likes/ dislikes on what they own?

Thanks, I really enjoy the site!!

Firea100

 

[Oldmsocko]

I am very happy with my Zumo 550. Had it for 5 years and it has been trouble free.

 

[GARYD]

If you don't need extra cost XM radio or weather or bluetooth go with the Zumo 660 otherwise the Zumo 665 is what you want. I don't need either one so I saved a couple hundred dollars. I also have the H-D fairing mounting bracket because I wanted a clean install, not a bunch of wires hanging around.
Garmin has a new lower cost/feature model, but I'm not up to date on the specs.

 

[rmrc51]

If you don't need extra cost XM radio or weather or bluetooth go with the Zumo 660 otherwise the Zumo 665 is what you want. I don't need either one so I saved a couple hundred dollars. I also have the H-D fairing mounting bracket because I wanted a clean install, not a bunch of wires hanging around.
Garmin has a new lower cost/feature model, but I'm not up to date on the specs.

Ditto. Zumo 660. ThumbUp

 

[GoSlo]

Same here...Zumo 660 mounted to the fairing.

 

[3FOR2]

You might also look here...
Garmin GPS Systems, Nuvi GPS, & GPS Maps
I got a refurbed 1450LM (5") for $134
good enough

 

[bongobobny]

Zumo 665 and love it! Got rid of the extra box on my handlebars that was a satellite radio...

 

[Bill Reber]

I like the old Garmin 320 , but I have the Nav. pack on my wing don't care for it that much and alone I would not have purchased it but I do like the build in XM I am a big fan of the 50ies music .

 

[skuuter]

Hard to beat any of the ZUMOs.....My Old ZUMO 450 is over 7 years old, sat out in Major Rain Storms, and been used thousands and thousands of miles on Various Motorcycles, Trikes, Scooters, and my Jeep....it's been an "ANVIL".....ThumbUp

 

[hdruss]

I have a Zumo 550 also and it has been reliable. The only problem I've had is with the fairing mount. the top locking lever broke and because it's MD at HD I had to go to Garmin for a replacement. Dealing with their Customer Service is trying to put it mildly!! Long waits on hold and Reps with attitudes. - Russ

 

[0pini0nated]

I only needed the bare necessities 1) maps 2) go from point A to point B 3) warnings for police cameras

I didn't want any sounds or voices, NO "traffic" updates. NO radio, blue-tooth, etc.

* Garmin Nuvi 50 with lifetime maps (I bought it in 2012 ~ it may be a Nuvi 55 this year) 5" color screen $125 + tax

I mounted it behind the windshield, in case of bug splats and rain drops. If it's raining persistently, I unplug it and put it in my pocket. It's not weather-resistant, and the mini-USB plug wouldn't take any abuse.

* I mounted it in a Ram B-149Z-GA50U handlebar clamp @ $38

* I hard-wired it to two of my motorcycles with Garmin power cable # 010-11131-10 @ $25 each.

 

[geezerglide11441]

I have the H-D Road Tech Zumo 660 fairing mounted and love it!! This is my second one as well, as I let my first one go with my 2008 Ultra that was traded in for my 2013 TriGlide.

 

[skuuter]

This Thread is looking like a "GARMIN ZUMO AD".....

 

[Firea100]

Thank you all for the information!!

Firea100

 

[captdanwh]

I have had a TOM TOM for about 3 years now and have had no problems or issues but I only use it if I do not know where the hell I am. I just put it in my cup holder when I need it and it works for me , no frills, just does the trick when I need it. I do not want anything more mounted on the handlebars as I want to keep it as clean as possible. just my opinion

 

[GoSlo]

Hard to beat any of the ZUMOs.....My Old ZUMO 450 is over 7 years old, sat out in Major Rain Storms, and been used thousands and thousands of miles on Various Motorcycles, Trikes, Scooters, and my Jeep....it's been an "ANVIL".....ThumbUp

Back in 2007, I bought a Zumo 450 and loved it. Unfortunately, it only lasted about two years before it took a dump. Replaced it with a refurbished 450 and it lasted about a year and then died.

Even with those problems, I still like the Zumo series and after going without one for three years, I bought the 660 hoping that it will last longer.

 

[skuuter]

Back in 2007, I bought a Zumo 450 and loved it. Unfortunately, it only lasted about two years before it took a dump. Replaced it with a refurbished 450 and it lasted about a year and then died.

Even with those problems, I still like the Zumo series and after going without one for three years, I bought the 660 hoping that it will last longer.

I guess some of us get Luckier than Others sometimes...I looked yesterday, mine is actually 7 years and 3 months old, and been on "at least" 15 Various Motorcycles, 7 Scooters, and my Jeep Cherokee...it's led a Hard Life being owned by me.....

 

[Lucky]

I am using a Garmin nuvi40.Having good luck with it so far,been running it about 2 years.RIDE SAFE

 

[cjmitch]

Garmin 2730....
At the time it had has everything I need
MP3 player, XM, Audio books, GPS, Fm Modulator, Line out jack
Only drawback... Memory limitations, ie No Sd card slot.
But im going to keep it going as long as I can find spare parts

 

[The Wolf]

I use my tomtom (920) which has taken me around the world without fail..
I have tried garmin many years ago and they were useless...IMHO ThumbUp

 

[Rollin Thunder]

My wife's I phone has the best app. It never takes us out of the way or the longer way around. That's why she's the CO Pilot ThumbUp

 

[AzDaven]

I just use my iPhone 5 (but need to carry an extra battery charger since it wears down the battery ).

 

[Rollin Thunder]

I just use my iPhone 5 (but need to carry an extra battery charger since it wears down the battery ).

Yup. That's for sure Dave. We keep her's plugged in while using that app ThumbUp

 

[Texan]

Have had a Zumo 550 for a little over 5 years. Not one issue 'til this years ride to Sturgis. The dang power button cover came off somewhere on the road. Knowing this would effect the weather-proofness of the unit I sent it to Garmin to be re-furnished. I have used this 550 on 4 different bikes and my truck. Can't complain one bit.

While waiting for my re-furnished unit to be returned I ran across a Road Tech Zumo 665 just like new for bout 1/2 the cost of a new one. So guess I'm going to be selling a 550 here in the next week so......

Can't go wrong with the Garmin Zumo series.

o~\o

 

[Will]

Bought my trike and Zumo 550 from original owner, who had it for years. After I had it a year or so, it wouldn't power up. Did an exchange plus $ with Garmin, and they sent me a refurb, which has been good. It's easy to use, and lots of nice features, but my complaint is it won't bluetooth pair with my present phone, a Galaxy S3.

 

[dadztoy]

Zumo 665 is what I use... It has it all - GPS, XM, MP3, Bluetooth, and I use every one of them... Plus it's waterproof, vibration resistant, and you can load custom routes into it... I love mine and use it almost daily...

Les

 

[Sully]

Garmin 40LM $89.00 it's on the left. XM Radio on the right $64.00 for complete kit.

 

[Papa Ed]

My wife's I phone has the best app. It never takes us out of the way or the longer way around. That's why she's the CO Pilot

I've gone to using Waze on my iPhone for all navigation. Mounts with the RAM X-mount on top of the brake fluid cylinder and connects to power using the Kuryakyn USB adapter.