Garmin Zumo 550

krzyabncanuck · 10-07-07, 07:53 PM

Anyone ever tried the Garmin Zumo 550 ? I am in need of a good gps that easily mountes to my bike handle bars and i can transfer to one of my trucks. It will be mostly used on my bike by me for my PGR rides, of which are in alot of small towns hundreds of miles from my house one way. Do not really need all the bluetooth stuff it has right now but maybe one day.

Thanks.

soberman001 · 10-08-07, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by krzyabncanuck

Anyone ever tried the Garmin Zumo 550 ? I am in need of a good gps that easily mountes to my bike handle bars and i can transfer to one of my trucks. It will be mostly used on my bike by me for my PGR rides, of which are in alot of small towns hundreds of miles from my house one way. Do not really need all the bluetooth stuff it has right now but maybe one day.

Thanks.

You may want to look at the Tom Tom that is made for motorbikes. it is well waterproof and has bigger buttons for gloved hands. It also has good features for mounting since it is made for that type of work.

Here is the link to the site. You can normally get them a bit cheaper than this at retail.

http://www.tomtom.com/products/categ...mfm4i9qqs06lq2

krzyabncanuck · 10-08-07, 05:06 PM

Thanks for the link. Dumb question though. Thought you had to get a monthly subscription with them. Could not find that on the site though.

chet · 10-09-07, 01:49 PM

the zumo will do topo maps as well if you need it. I don't think the TomTom will do that.

krzyabncanuck · 10-10-07, 05:08 PM

Thanks. Having spent over 20 years reading and using topo maps that will come in handy.

Bighead · 10-10-07, 08:23 PM

I've been looking at those too and came across this informal write-up/review at Expedition Portal: All you wanted to know about using a Garmin Zumo 550 in a Jeep but were afraid to ask.

I thought it had some good info.

krzyabncanuck · 10-12-07, 04:45 AM

That is some good info there.

Thanks again.

10-07-07, 07:53 PM	#1
krzyabncanuck IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Looking for a place in TN. TLCA# 5330 Posts: 1,922	Garmin Zumo 550 Anyone ever tried the Garmin Zumo 550 ? I am in need of a good gps that easily mountes to my bike handle bars and i can transfer to one of my trucks. It will be mostly used on my bike by me for my PGR rides, of which are in alot of small towns hundreds of miles from my house one way. Do not really need all the bluetooth stuff it has right now but maybe one day. Thanks. __________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN.

10-08-07, 05:06 PM	#3
krzyabncanuck IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Looking for a place in TN. TLCA# 5330 Posts: 1,922	Thanks for the link. Dumb question though. Thought you had to get a monthly subscription with them. Could not find that on the site though. __________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN.

10-09-07, 01:49 PM	#4
chet IH8MUD Junior Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Posts: 154	the zumo will do topo maps as well if you need it. I don't think the TomTom will do that. __________________ no cruiser right now

10-10-07, 05:08 PM	#5
krzyabncanuck IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Looking for a place in TN. TLCA# 5330 Posts: 1,922	Thanks. Having spent over 20 years reading and using topo maps that will come in handy. __________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN.

10-10-07, 08:23 PM	#6
Bighead Fear the Bunny Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: CO TLCA# 15114 Posts: 157	I've been looking at those too and came across this informal write-up/review at Expedition Portal: All you wanted to know about using a Garmin Zumo 550 in a Jeep but were afraid to ask. I thought it had some good info. __________________ Lance 2001 4Runner Limited 4X4 -- 315/75R16 MT/Rs \| MT Classic IIs \| Dual ARBs/4.88s \| (F) 5125/Tundra Coils (R) 5125/LC Coils \| 4Crawler 1.5" BL \| Aisin Manual Hubs \| Slee Sliders \| Sonoran Steel Rear Bumper \| TJM T-15 w/ Warn M8000 2004 Land Cruiser -- Stock for now

10-12-07, 04:45 AM	#7
krzyabncanuck IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Looking for a place in TN. TLCA# 5330 Posts: 1,922	That is some good info there. Thanks again. __________________ Proud Patriot Guard Rider Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for YOU, Jesus Christ and the American GI. One died for your soul and the other for your Freedom Looking for a hardtop for a 45 lwb. Along with all hardware. Looking for a job in TN.

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