I did not see any recent posts on the Zumo 660 GPS from Garmin. How do people in this form that use this unit like it? I am looking to mount it on a Vision and before I do, I wanted to get some feed-back on this unit. Thank you in advance for your help.
Zumo 660 GPS
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I did not see any recent posts on the Zumo 660 GPS from Garmin. How do people in this form that use this unit like it? I am looking to mount it on a Vision and before I do, I wanted to get some feed-back on this unit. Thank you in advance for your help.
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I have had mine a little over a year now and I don't go anywhere without it. I cannot attest on how well the bluetooth capability or the MP3 player works as I never use either of those features. The Zumo gets dual use: both on my bike and my truck. I also take on travel with me and it is a solid GPS. The only time I have had any issues with the device is in large downtown areas (Boston and Denver) and think it was caused by interference of the signal because of the tall buildings. Fit and Finish: the device is water resistant so the back panel and the power button have a rubber/silicon seal so sometimes getting the on/off switch to actually do what I want takes some persistence by pushing down on one side or the other. The screen brightness is good about 90% the only issue I have had with seeing the screen is when the sun is behind me. The touch screen works very well and if it get a little flaky you can recalibrate the touch screen. I save my routes and then upload them to GARMIN connect which is nice because then I can download them again when I want. Hope this helps
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I recently installed mine and no complaints. My advice is to just hook it up for power. Sync it with your blue tooth and you should be good to go. The advice that I received when I was in your shoes has paid off for me big time. Trying to hook it up to the speakers and the other features have created more dissatisfaction than than anything else. This is just IMHO. The product is good, reliable and in my case necessary since I will not know many of the roads during the time I will be using it.
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I have the Zumo 665, which is almost identical, with XM radio. Its a great unit. Easy to use, rugged, waterproof and easy to see almost all of the time. I do disagree with davelau above. I tried to use mine with my Scala Rider G4, via bluetooth, but that was a non-starter. All I would get is a crackle. I hooked mine into the audio system and it all works great. I am trying to work out the wiring so that I can get stereo for the XM. That one may take some time. All in all, its an expensive outlay, but a great GPS.
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I bought this GPS: http://www.teletype.com/c/MotoGPS.html No complaints so far and the price is right.
I really like my Zumo 660. I have been using it for two years now and I don't go for a ride without it. It can occasionally cause some frustration on my part but it is well worth it. The Zumo 660 has its bugs and quirks but overall it meets all of my expectations. I recommend taking the time to get familiar with the included Mapsource map program for uploading/downloading routes and such to the Zumo 660. I enjoy creating a route before I go for a ride and then let the Zumo guide me. I have enjoyed many roads that I would not have taken, if not for the Zumo. Mapsource is great for creating loop rides. It is also helpful to carry a netbook for quick route adjustments while on a trip, if needed. I use the Victory gps integration cables on my XC. I also use the Zumo 660 bluetooth feature for wireless connection to my Nolan N-Com helmet. Both have worked well. My favorite combination is to listen to music from the Ipod on the fairing speakers while getting gps voice instructions through my helmet speakers. I hope this is of some help. Of course,YMMV. -Mike
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OK , I have a Droid and can use the navigation feature on it, is the separate gps just better because its waterproof or is there someother big advantage i'm overlooking, I'm just curious because I have a older Garmin gps that continually needs upgrades and a fee for it.My phone is limitless use so it doesn't cost me any extra and is always up to date. I converted the car navigation holder to fit my bike and I can hear the directions just fine on my XC.So whats the extra benefits for the extra costs???
Depends on what you are looking for from a GPS. I have several different ones, and I have found that the functionality of the stand alone GPS units is way better than what my Android phone can offer. Right now I have 2 Garmins and 2 Tom Tom units that I use. I have an older Garmin that is waterproof, but the maps in it cannot be updated anymore. New file sizes are too big for it. I have a newer car Garmin that I actually use on the bike. Picked it up refurbished for about $75. Works fine. It it rains I throw a baggie and a rubber band over it. I have a Tom Tom I use in my truck and one I keep in my bag for traveling (I travel all over for work). I find that the Garmin is a little better at routes, and is way better if you are trying to pre-plan the route. Flor everyday use, the Tom Tom has a better user interface and seems to be a bit quicker. My newest Tom tom has live traffic feed which is great, and it came with lifetime map upgrades. Paid about $110 for it on Ebay. I refuse to spend the big $$$$$$ on a bike GPS. Same thing with some rubber covers for $500 more....no thanks.foggy324 said:
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I also have Droid and use a program called Telenav that I am charged $10.00 a month for, unlimited use. I switch between it and Google Maps. Telenav works pretty good, but problem now, although it did not use to be the case,since there is such an emphasis in Canada on milking us for data fees, we are charged roaming charges while in the U.S., even for GPS use. A quick 12 hour trip in the U.S. recently cost me over $170.00, even though I have an unlimited data plan, just because I was using Telenav, which apparently according to ma bell, is a different type of data, so I am seriously looking at switching to a GPS unit.foggy324 said:
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When you hook the GPS up to the bike, you should be able to listen to music while the unit is tracking your route. When the voice prompt comes on, it will cut out the music temporarily so you can hear the directions. No switches necessary. Make sure you have it installed correctly (professionally) so that you have many miles of trouble free use.
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Yes, I was trying to compare the standard zumo 660 and the Victory version. If the Victory only allowed the gps to work or disabled the ipod connector, I couldn't see a reason to buy it. Now that I know the Victory connector version allows ipod to play or memory card mp3 from gps, seem worth the extra fee. Why though do I need to pay $95 per hour to hook it up? Seems you simple pull off the front of the fairing the harness should plug into a harness. Am I missing something? Doesn't it come with installation instructions?
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Actually, it is very easy and does not require the dealer to program anything. You need to get the silver dash cover off, I believe the only things that have to be removed are the seat and the guage bezel. When you disconnect all the wires from the silver dash peice and flip it over you will see a template showing where you drill. The wiring harness is located on the right side just flopping around with a cap on it. It will take you longer to take the peices off then to install the unit.MTVic said:
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