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Hemingway845
Dauphin Island, AL.
November 19, 2009
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ZUMO 550 USED ON VESPA GTS 300 AND JEEP WRANGLER
The Zumo 550 was a perfect fit for the two vehicles I had and came equipped with mounts for both car and Scooter. Works well in full daylight, and although a bit talkative when approaching a change, it is extremely accurate. Touch Screen is excellent and very easy to manipulate the maps to new way points, etc. The only glitch is that no mileage is shown to the end destination, only to the next waypoint or intersection. One other Con is that there is a small screw that can be tightened to lock the Zumo into the motorcycle mount. That screw will continue to set itself even when you don't want to lock it in. I finally removed it, and just remove the Zumo and lock it up when leaving scooter in public places.
Pros: bright screen, ease of use due to touch screen.
Cons: no mileage shown to end destination - only time
Recommend: YES
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Tom
San Antonio, TX
November 4, 2009
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GOOD GPS-FRUSTRATING SUPPORT
Everything was going well when I began using my GPS, however I still cannot unlock my maps off my PC after downloading the app. I may be doing something wrong, however I may never know given the lack of support to answer questions! The GPS itself is great on the bike, installation very straight forward.
Pros: gps part works great
Cons: no app support
Recommend: NO
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Ouchana
Sao Paulo - Brazil
October 30, 2009
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VERY SPECIFIC
This product has its qualities, but should be purchased only by motorcycle owners. It attaches really well to the bike, but its not so smart as other products in the market. You have to insert State and City every time you look for an address, what is very annoying, mainly without a querty keyboard. Graphics are far from great also.
Pros: being made for motorcycles
Cons: not intuitive, poor graphics
Recommend: YES
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Rob
Ontario
October 6, 2009
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VERY GOOD GPS UNIT
Every feature this unit has is excellent and works as advertised - but, it sure could use the following 1. doesn't have lane recommendation/guidance, which the 660 does, 2. Qwerty data input keyboard format - which the 660 does, 3. Not cold-weather rated and for this price, should be!
Pros: one, left-handed operation is excellent!
Cons: needs qwerty keyboard format for data input!
Recommend: YES
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Mike ( Mini Me )
Peterborough Ontario
September 15, 2009
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ZUMO 550
Love this product the bluetooth works great and the display is easy to read while riding.
Recommend: YES
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"Wind Drinker"
North Vancouver, B.C.
September 9, 2009
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GARMIN ZUMO 550 MOTORCYCLE GPS
I purchased this unit to allow for motorcycle navigation in the often-wet Pacific NW environment (knowing that my Nuvi in-car unit would not survive!) So far I am impressed with it I used it on a fast Vancouver to Spokane return trip with no problems arising at all. The display is quite bright even in sunshine and the buttons allow for gloved usage. It has all the functions of the other Garmin vehicle units, enhanced with the all-weather capability. The package comes complete with several sophisticated mounts, cabling, etc. giving options for mounting.
Pros: all-weather multiple-waypoint routing access's.
Cons: pricey
Recommend: YES
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Rooterman
Guelph, Ontario, Canada
August 25, 2009
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AMAZING MOTORCYCLE GPS!
This GPS has exceeded my expectation. The ability to use this with my gloves on is a huge plus. It locks down, and looks great on my BMW K1300GT. The Blue Tooth is spectacular.
Pros: easy to use with gloves on, blue tooth
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
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Norman Russell
Oyster Pond Jeddore, Nova Scotia
August 19, 2009
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ZUMO 550
I am a seagoing mariner and Global Positioning Systems are used as an aid to navigation to locate my position any where on the 7 seas. When I am on the shore (Tera Firma) I find it very difficult to find my way around without some sort of positioning device. That is,until I purchased and installed my new Zumo 550 on my motorcycle and truck. It is very comforting to know where you are and how to get there. Brovo Zulu,Garmin !
Pros: very user friendly
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
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Skippy
Sudbury, Ontario
August 14, 2009
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ZUMO 550 THE BEST
Just retuned from an 8,000 km run to the Great Smoky Mountains and Myrtle Beach. The Garmin Zumo 550 is the best Motorcycle GPS bar none. Easy to mount, user friendly, and does everything a GPS should do to make riding fun and worry free. More freedom on the road... YIPEE!!! If you don't have one, get one. Don't leave home without it. In the car... more of the same.
Pros: all of the above
Cons: none of the above
Recommend: YES
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Daniel
Montréal, Qc
August 6, 2009
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A MUST FOR BIKERS
This is one of the best products on the market at this time. In it's conception, Garmin as been able to understand the needs of the bikers in a GPS. Not only you don't have to buy extra the map (like other companies) but it gives you a lot of extra features, like the mp3 player, the virtual gas gauge,the bluetooth interface that gives you the opportunity to synchronize a helmet communication system and then, your phone etc. If you are the kind of person that like to go on the road and not just for sunday afternoon drives, you will enjoy this product. It's not the cheapest on the market but it's worth every penny...
Pros: easy to use, versatility, looks
Cons: cost
Recommend: YES
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Al
Prince Rupert, BC
July 27, 2009
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THE ULTIMATE MOTORCYCLE GPS?
I spent quite some time trying to select the ultimate GPS system for my Trans Canada motorcycle trip. It seemed to have all the features I was looking for and was highly rated. My bike doesn't have a gas gauge but this unit has a virtual gauge which is handy. It will prompt you with about 45 Kms range left, based on the numbers you provided, and then direct you to the nearest, or gas station of your choice. The blue tooth compatibility was nice, but I found out after that the wireless headsets will not play the XM Satellite radio. (that would have been a nice piece of info to know before spending the additional money on a XM receiver and Cardo Scala headsets. Am leaving on my trip on in 4 days. Have put the unit through a lot of tests and will be quite comfortable using it as my guidance system. Waterproof. . .that's nice.
Pros: waterproof, made by bikers for bikers
Cons: more expensive, need wired headset for xm radio
Recommend: YES
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Road Glide
League City, TX
June 30, 2009
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MOTORCYCLE GPS
Just returned from a motorcycle trip where I used this unit for the first time. It exceeded my expectations in every way. It helped me find restaurants, stores, points of interest, etc. in unfamiliar surroundings.
Pros: easy to use with gloves
Recommend: YES
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Harley rider 2008
Daytona Beach, Fl
June 17, 2009
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GREAT MOTORCYCLE GPS
Bought this after much review. Very happy with purchase. GPSCity price best found. Only Sam's.com came within $5.00 . Last GPS was Magellan 4050. I liked the fact the magellan told you in 3.5 miles you were going to turn left on ABC Avenue. The Garmin waits until .8 mile or less to give you the direction
Pros: easily transferrable from vehicle to vehicle
Cons: doesn't give much info about your next manuveur .
Recommend: YES
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roadking
Orange County, CA
May 23, 2009
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ZUMO 550
Bought this to replace a Garmin Quest. I've had this for three months, so far this unit is far better than the Quest. The screen is very clear even in bright sunlight. Easy to use while riding and the touch screen works well while wearing light gloves.
Two things that are a draw back: 1. When wearing heavier gloves (colder weather) sometimes the wrong button gets recognized when pushed on the touch screen. 2.This might be related to the software (2009 map), this unit doesn't always find the shortest route. I was riding in Utah, and the 550 had me go 2 miles out of the way. All I needed to do was stay on the road straight and would have reached the hotel in less than a mile, but the 550 had me make a series of turns that added 2 miles to the journey.
Over all, I like this GPS and recommend it. It's easy to customize and is the same unit that Harley-Davidson sells, but a lot less $$. I've pre-loaded all US Harley dealers into the custom POIs. Makes it nice when traveling and wanting to check out the local dealers (google: harley dealer POI 550).
Another nice thing, this has a long battery life when using off the charger, makes it nice for GEO caching.
Pros: ease of use, long battery life (off charger)
Cons: doesn't always find the shortest route.
Recommend: YES
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Danny
Rocklin, CA
May 18, 2009
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GARMIN ZUMO 550
Excellent product, bought it for my motorcycle and I also will use it in the car!
Pros: portable from vehicle to motorcycle to vehicle
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
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Maurice
Vancouver, Canada
May 14, 2009
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DEFINETLY WOULD RECOMMEND THE ZUMO 550
yes it is expensive, but a great addition to my motorcycle. It came ready out of the box, with all the mounts (motorcycle and car), easy to install, and I can do all the exploring I want and have not gotten lost yet (I think it's not poosible to get lost with the gps). The GPScity website has some good videos to get you started on some of the Zumo features, although it is fairly intuitive. GPSCity delivery was timely. I did not get to test their service dept. as I have had no problem with this product (knock on wood!!!). The Zumo came with MapSource, and has limited interaction with GoogleMap, but I would like to see better interaction with GoogleMaps so any computer can be used anywhere to map out routes. Overall I'm very happy with the Zumo550, and GPSCity delivered it quickly and with no hassles. If you close your eyes as you pay, you may think this is the best GPS purchase you can make for your motorcycle.
Pros: easy installation, ready out of the box, intuitive
Cons: expensive, need better interaction with googlemap
Recommend: YES
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André
Sudbury,Ontario
May 14, 2009
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BELLE FORME
Je suis un fan de Garmin.
Recommend: YES
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Stacy Cihak
Council Bluffs IA
April 23, 2009
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GREAT FROM THE START!!
I was getting ready to go on a ride on Saturday morning, then I saw that the Zumo had been delivered without me hearing the doorbell. My ride was put on hold so I could get it mounted and wired. About an hour later, I was off on my ride. At first I found it to be a distraction, I kept looking down, instead of where I was going, but everything went well. The clarity, accuracy of your location and detail to the "Points of Interest" are all top notch. The unit is very easy to use, even with gloves. It still gets a little cold in the mornings here in Iowa. Since I got it, I have done more riding this year than any other year. I owe this boost in mileage to one thing - - My Garmin Zumo.
Pros: everything about this unit is right on the mark.
Cons: none
Recommend: YES
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BMW Rider
Aptos, CA
April 17, 2009
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ZUMO 550
Installed this on my BMW R1150RT with an Autocom Intercom and Bluetooth adapter. The interface went very well and functions great. The Zumo unit itself is very user friendly and intuitive and I would highly recommend the unit. The complete kit has most everything that you need and the flexibility to tranfer it from the motorcycle to a car is very nice. Good quality workmanship on the mounts and all components. The Mapsource software is very non-user friendly and combursome to use. I created routes faster in the unit than with the software. I recommend Mapsource switch over to a Microsoft Streets and Trips format.
Pros: intuitive usage, portability, quality product.
Cons: the non-user friendly mapsource software.
Recommend: YES
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RePete
Kelowna BC
March 30, 2009
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ABOUT TIME WE FOUND A GREAT SETUP FOR OUR BIKE.
Excellent GPS for our needs. We spend our vacations on our Goldwing/cargo trailer setup and use the Zumo 550 for its multiple functions. First we connect it to the bike through an after market harness which allows it to use both the plug and play DC power in the bike as well as the aux. audio/intercom systems which also connects very simply with the Goldwings factory wiring harness. We use the Zumo as a very capable GPS, our MP3 player, our XM satt. radio and as the Blue Tooth cell phone interface. After 10 hours in the saddle, riding around a strange city looking for a Best Western or what have you is a pain. The Zumo finds and chooses the nearest one and the hotel phone # is highlighted on the touch screen. With my credit card # taped to the top left of the windscreen, I touch the phone #, the Zumo makes the call through my phone (via Bluetooth) in my riding jacket and with everything hardwired through our mic/speaker equipped helmets the room is booked and payed for with a couple of touches of the Zumo screen. We love this unit and it is always with us, even in the pouring rain, which is a real treat after years of pulling over and disconnecting 3 different devices when the rain started.
Garmin, great job on the Zumo. GPS City, great job on the price and service.
Recommend: YES
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Timothy
Staten Island NY
February 18, 2009
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GREAT ALL AROUND.
Got this GPS because it is made for the motorcycle. So far I am very happy with it. The screen is easy to see in bright conditions and while on a motorcycle. There are A LOT of attractions preprogrammed in it. Example: Dutch Springs. Its a SCUBA dive park in Pa. Wasn't in my Garmin Nuvi 350 but it's in this one... It has a bigger data base of restaurants addresses and phone numbers. I like the ability to store a friends phone number along with their address. My custom POI's made for my nuvi 350 loaded into the Zumo with no problem. I haven't tried the bluetooth feature yet as I hardly use a bluetooth headset. I gave it a 4 because of the lack of a built in speaker for use while on the motorcycle. I think that the technology is out there to have it made with a waterproof speaker installed either in the unit or on the base. Installation on the motorcycle took about 15 minutes.
Pros: huge preloaded data base, great in bright sunlight
Cons: no builtin speaker for motorcycle use....
Recommend: YES
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Cornell
Waynesville MO
February 11, 2009
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BEST GPS EVER MADE FOR MOTOR CYCLES
THe Zumo 550 is really ready right out of the box. I just love the ability to take it from my bike to the truck. It is very user friendly and with the large key pads i can use it even while wearing gloves. Programing it is a snap.
Recommend: YES
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mine
Firefax, VA
February 2, 2009
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GOOD PRODUCT, BUT...
A newer mode is out 660, but aside from that the product it self is good. now GPSCity didn't inform me before I ordered that the product is out of stock, it too 2 weeks to deliver. I was disappointed.
Recommend: YES
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Jim
Southern Idaho
January 31, 2009
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AWESOME
It is totally Awesome and REALLY changes my driving experience. I can't wait to get my trike out! (still alot of snow on the ground). I bought an 8 gig SD card for it and I can put 1000 songs on it. I did think the volume was too low while in the car until I found the master volume. I also bought a cable to plug it into the Aux input on my car stereo. Would like a home use cradle and better instruction for the computer software.
Recommend: YES
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Chopper Jim
TN
January 17, 2009
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ZUMO 550
I purchased the Zumo for my motorcycle. Although I think it will work well, I am disappointed that there is not a cigarette lighter charger for it. Since I use the GPS on multiple motorcycles, a cigarette charger is preferable to hard wiring the GPS to the motorcycle.
Pros: motorcycle glove friendly
Cons: lack of cigarette lighter charger
Recommend: NO
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Chuck Pyle
Montgomery, Tx
January 16, 2009
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REVISED REVIEW
I'll have to apologize to Garmin for my earlier negative review. Although I still feel navigating through the various features is a bit cumbersome, most of the complaints I previously addressed have been resolved through continued research and user forums.
Recommend: YES
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Jim
Gulf Islands, BC
January 9, 2009
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FANTASTIC GPS FOR BIKE AND CAR
Excellent workmanship, easy set-up for a techno averse person like me. Easy to use and a nice set up to allow easy switch to the car. I'm going to get a second bike mount for my other bike and maybe a mount and the charts for the boat. Well thought out product. I'm delighted. And service from GPS City is fast and friendly.
Pros: can move to car, easy to use, gloves on operation
Cons: none so far
Recommend: YES
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Frank Palange
West Sprinfield
January 6, 2009
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SO FAR EXCELLENT
It is snow season here so I have only played with it in a car.I also purchased some MAD MAPS for New England and Myrtle Beach.The maps look OK but you have to get to a point on the route first and then you can start navigating the route.I have not tryed them yet either.The main reason I purchased this one was for the Bluetooth function that allowed navigation directions to heard threw head set.The parring was not bad because I have had experience in the past with parring other devices.I can't wait to try it on the bike!
Recommend: YES
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Chuck Pyle
Montgomery, TX
January 2, 2009
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DISAPPOINTED. ZUMO 550 FOR POSERS
Garmin's "biker advisors" failed Garmin miserably. MP3, Satellite Radio, photo features??? What the heck is that all about? I've used the Quest for several years and only considered another unit because I thought a larger screen would be useful when my faithful old Quest began losing satellite coverage for no reason. I thought staying with the Garmin family, as I have since the old GPS 3-Plus, I'd be getting similar GPS logic -- WRONG!! The Quest features much more closely met the needs of real bikers. Why would Garmin include the capability to add photos???!! to the GPS and not have the ability to see "distance to destination"? As Road Captain, I've led countless rides for our HOG chapter. I have yet to have anyone ask, "How many more miles to the next turn?" The question is always (appropriately so), "How many miles to the destination?". The map is difficult to maneuver with its touch screen compared to the Quest's infinately more useful and practical scrolling feature. The 550 has a satellite radio feature (why???) but doesn't give altitude - which besides being interesting to the rider, can actually be helpful to those riding normally aspirated fuel systems. As far as operating the unit even with gloves on, the 550's touch screen is far less "glove friendly" than the older "button technology" of the Quest.
I'll be returning the Zumo 550 and wait until Garmin gets some genuine bikers for advisors. Hopefully they'll bring the Quest back with a larger screen.
Recommend: YES
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Rob Watt
November 25, 2008
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GREAT ADDITION TO MY ADVENTURE BIKE
I wasn't sure if the Zumo 550 was the right GPS for the type of Adventure riding I do. I was pleasantly surprised to find it has very detail maps of the off road areas. The simple interface and the fact you can be wearing your heavy gloves when using is one of the best features. I've had other GPS's over the years and most have been hard to use, therefore I never use all the functions. The Zumo is probably one of the easiest right out of the box GPS's I've seen. One huge feature is the size of the screen... this makes it really safe to quickly look down and see where you are, which is a safety feature I love. I strongly recommend the Zumo 550.
Recommend: YES
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David P Mitchell
November 22, 2008
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GREAT UNIT BUT UN FLEXIBLE AUDIO
I used the unit on my Motorcycle for a 4 day 3100 mile trip and it performed excellent.
2 improvements can be made.
1.Flexible audio gain settings for the in and out via blue tooth to adapt for different conditions and card vers Motorcycle.
2. The "DONE" key should be half sized and fixed to the rt. side of the screen when entering the lock code. It is too easy to hit it when entering a zero digit in a code.
N5PSM
Recommend: YES
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Tom Sullivan
November 15, 2008
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GARMIN ZUMO 550
Love this product. Worked right out of the box. Setup super easy on the bike. The software does take a little getting used to, but only because I am so used to MS Streets and Trips. Would recommend to anyone looking for a GPS for their motorcycle! Kuods to GPSCity as well. No hassle ordering, arrived on time. Will buy again from these guys.
Recommend: YES
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TOM
October 15, 2008
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DAPOLICE
what bluetoth phone will work. I need to use the push to talk Nextel Phone, but which one. I love this unit. Next purchase is the xm antenna
Recommend: YES
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Harleybutt
August 26, 2008
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JUST RIDE
My husband bought me the Zumo 550 for Valentine's Day '08! I have it mounted on the center of my '07 FatBoy handlebars! I do a lot of riding while my husband is overseas most of the year and I love that I don't need to know where I am going when I saddle up to ride! I just ride, and when I get hungry or thirsty, I just search by local POI's! I've never been lost with it but I sure have been lost without it! I personally think the only downfall is that when I use this unit in an area I am familiar with, I notice it sends me some of the silliest directions, when other ways would have been less complicated and even shorter. But it still gets me to the final destination and re-routes me when I am lost! Yes, it's expensive, but worth every penny! I've dropped it twice off my bike already and it took the beating so far!
Recommend: YES
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IronButt
May 28, 2008
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ZUMO 550
Extremely disappointed in this unit. It does everything flawlessly but still refuses to wash my bike. Honestly, any biker that travels serious miles.... get this unit. Excellent nav, and durability.... foghettaboudit.... you simply can't go wrong buying this unit. Spend the $$$ you won't regret it.
Recommend: YES
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David
May 12, 2008
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BEST GPS ON THE MARKET FOR A BIKE
I use Zumo 550 on a 07 Goldwing. I mounted it on the left handlebar with the bracket that was included. I can easily switch it from the bike to my car. It is far superior to the Nav system on the Goldwing. I love the unit and have used it all over the US. You can't go wrong with this unit.
Recommend: YES
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Paul
April 26, 2008
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THE BEST YET !
I have had this unit on my Road King for over 10,000 miles without a glitch. It was easy to install, setup, and use. Been in the rain, sun, heat, and cold temps, never had a problem. Yes, it may be a little bit more than some of the other units out there, but worth every dime.
Recommend: YES
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Lee
April 10, 2008
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SELF EMPLOYED CONTRACTOR
Out of the box. Push ON button. Done. Way too easy for a non-nerd type like me. So far it has lived up to the rumors. ha
Recommend: YES
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Chris
March 20, 2008
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THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME!
I had ordered this from another site (The Camera Professionals) for what I thought was a STEAL, turned out it was a scam. They told me I had to buy the maps for another $150, then buy the charger and a battery for even more. I called your number for a price match, and the guy who answered the phone was very knowledgeable and told me it comes with everything I need to get started- preloaded with the maps and includes the lighter adapter, power cable, and battery, etc. Turns out you guys are cheaper already by over $100 and everything is included! A big THANK YOU for saving me a lot of headache and a lot of money. A+
Recommend: YES
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Stephen Perrett
March 1, 2008
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ZUMO 550
Very happy with the zumo 550 except the volume is low on navigation, i have to have it on 100% were the mp3 is good at 70-80%, anybody else had this problem.
Recommend: YES
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Luis
January 15, 2008
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Es el mejor GPS que he encontrado despues de haber investigado varios. Compre el ZUMO 550 en mayo de 2007 y es maravilloso. Lo utilize en un viaje que realize en mi motocicleta por todo el estado de California, donde planifique toda la ruta de antemano, le grabe musica MP3 y me funciono excelentemente. Recomiendo la compra del mismo. Es el mejor GPS para motoras en el mercado.
Recommend: YES
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Ben
January 6, 2008
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A GREAT BUY!
I purchased the Zumo 550 after owning the TomTom Rider for two weeks and being disappointed by the problems I had. The Garmin unit is a far superior unit for North America, and the latest updates fixed most of the bugs I had found previously. I've logged 8000km so far on it with my bike and am very happy to report its a lifesaver at times when I'm visiting unfamiliar cities. Also saves paper in that I've eliminated paper maps :-)
Recommend: YES
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mike
December 2, 2007
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WAYNE
Had the same problem with mine. The problem is low battery. Make sure you have a good connection when using the DC car adapter. When I bought mine had the same problem but when the unit has a good charge everything works great.Check the power level when turned on Good luck.
Recommend: YES
Tag: garmin zumo 550 review, zumo 550 review
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Wayne Thompson
November 4, 2007
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I received the Garmin 550 as a gift. I have been quite happy with it. I took it to Italy last month and would have been hopelessly lost on the small mountain backroads in Tuscany. Motorcycle functions work great. One problem I'm wondering if anyone else has with this unit. Every once in a while it will not turn on. After working just fine, it will be completely dead after the next time use. I found that if I removed the battery and reinstalled it, the unit would work fine for quite a while until it happened again. Same drill would get it going again. Yesterday in the car, hooked up to external power it went dead again. Tried the same remove the battery trick, but it didn't work this time. It would only flash up the first startup screen, then shutdown. I then hooked up the charger to it for several hours, then everything works. Any one else have a problem like this? I am going to get in touch with Garmin as I think the unit is faulty.
Recommend: YES
Tag: garmin zumo 550 review, zumo 550 review
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Fred Howard
AZ
January 9, 2007
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Having been a Garmin user for years, I expected only the best results with the ZUMO 550.
A software glitch prevented the downloading of routes and waypoints to the unit from the PC. Eventually I was able to talk to a tech at Garmin and after downloading the latest version 6.11.6 of Mapsource, the problem was corrected. As it now functions as advertised, I am very pleased with the diversity of the unit.
I feel that the POI's that are installed by Mapsource are about 2 years out of date based on it's inability to find large box store developments, interchanges and subdivisions that have been in existence for over the past 2 years. Garmin explained that Mapsource updates their data from input from all sources about every 12-18 months. So don't expect that it will find your latest Wal-Mart or even the US Post Office, as was my case.
However, the concept is excellent. The mounting on the clutch cluster was slick and easily read and menu selection is easy and accurate with gloves on as advertised. The wiring harness length is generous. The screen does wash out a bit in direct sunlight, but as the mounting device is easily accessed, the angle of the screen can sometimes be tilted away from the glare. eg. afternoon sun on an easterly trip.
The PDF file Mapsource manual on CD isn't as specific as a technical operating manual could be as there is no mention of downloading routes and waypoints, only maps. The ZUMO 550 comes with the maps installed, so the procedure for highlighting maps with routes and waypoints on them for downloading, is flawed. Do not highlight the maps on your route, but have your route saved and open on your PC with the taskbar tab on "routes" and then download. I would have liked to see Garmin provided a compact desk stand for the ZUMO 550 to facilitate off mount tasks while either the AC power or the USB data transfer cables are inserted to the unit... All in All, a great unit and with 20K miles planned on the Harley for the summer, I'll be using it to it's maximum potential. I miss the crumb trails as well as the ability to "mark" with a touch of a button that I am accustomed to with other units. The truck mount works just fine and I am pleased that the external antenna that I have in place plugs in to this unit with the standard adapter used for other units.
I don't have sound wired, however, the graphics and text prompts are timely and legible. The fuel gauge is slick and the maximum speed function could be incriminating under some circumstances, so don't forget to reset at the end of the day.
I would say, an excellent product that addresses the motorcyclist's requirements... pricey though.
Recommend: YES
Tag: garmin zumo 550 review, zumo 550 review
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Jeff
ON
January 1, 2007
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Got the Zumo 550 for xmas! It works great, better than my built in one on my VW. I am able to put it on my bikes small fairing,,just above the radio. They give u small disk that affixs on a flat surface. I also have it hooked thru my phone and a blutooth earpiece, the gps picks up all your phoneinfo,,like contacts and voice prompts.I was even easy to do this as I am not very techinical.. I also use this in my truck and it hooks ont the windshield easy..
all in all I love it so far,, I wont be hooking up the handlebar unit as I have room in the centre of my fairing with the cigarette lighter to power it!! 10/10...
Recommend: YES
Tag: garmin zumo 550 review, zumo 550 review
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