Which GPS?

[ghostrider]

Thanks for the links....

Looks like my next question (radar) is answered as well.

I highly recomend radar detectors for these bikes. They should come standard!!! Too easy to go too fast on this bike.

And I'm proud to say I'm ticket free since owning one.

[ghostrider]

In this thread alone, F6BPDX has already mentioned using the Zumo 665. I also have that unit. Certainly, if the Zumo line is within your budget, go for it! I have also run a couple of Nuvi's previously but was always concerned about getting them wet. In addition, I seem to recall reading the Zumo units are better at handling vibration. Depending on where you mount your GPS, vibration can become an issue. Also, if you're looking to add satellite radio, the 665 isn't a bad way to do it. Finally, the LM suffix means lifetime maps. Personally, I think that's a great addition and the Garmin Express tool has made updating Garmins far easier than it has ever been before.

The thing that drew me to the Nuvi 550 was it was waterproof, it ran on a battery and the screen worked well with gloves(which it does). When I bought mine they were discontinuing that model and could not see a replacement for it. I bought mine reconditioned and it works great. I really didn't want to spend $500 on a GPS as this was my first one.

[Rustysocket]

I highly recomend radar detectors for these bikes. They should come standard!!! Too easy to go too fast on this bike.

And I'm proud to say I'm ticket free since owning one.

Will be looking into that as well.

[FlatSixBagger]

Garmin Nuvi 40, made for a car but work great on a MC with the sucction cup even at triple digits! Had the same one for 3-4 years now and I ride in rain snow deserts etc...

[CheckpointChcky]

I have the Garmin Nuvi 52..... You use a suction cup to secure this on your F6B? How and where?

[FlatSixBagger]

I have not yet on the F6B, I will though once I get a tall shield I will see if the contour of the screen will hold the suction cup if not I will use velcro. On my Roadglide I stuck it to the gas tank panel, on my Classic I Velcro it the shield, speedo on my lowrider, and on pan-shovel to the gas tank have never had one fall of yet.

[smokinjoe187]

I highly recomend radar detectors for these bikes. They should come standard!!! Too easy to go too fast on this bike.

And I'm proud to say I'm ticket free since owning one.

shit you realize you just jinxed your self....

[FlatSixBagger]

Attachment 5771 pic of Garmin Suctioned to last touring bike on gas console.

[choptop]

Just a pic of my battery powered Whistler and my non waterproof Garmin

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Anyone own a Garmin Zumo? 660

Yes, I like it very much. I've had it for 3+ years w/o issues. I use it in my cage and on my bike. It ships with a mount specific for both. Wiring, hardware[RAM mount kit included] all connect to the F6B in 20 minutes if you have all the correct pieces ready.