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    Garmin GPS Model

    OK.. I am looking for a new GPS. I would like to get one with a 5 inch screen. My question is, which 5 inch model will allow me to download created routes?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Philbert40, just about ALL the Garmin GPS's will allow you to download a route from your computer. If you are going to use this on the bike, I would recommend getting a Garmin ZUMO model...as the ZUMO's are waterproof. I have a century old Garmin Zumo 550, and it still keeps working. A used 550 goes for more bucks than a brand new 665 or 660, because of the supply/demand of the 550.

    The Zumo 350 is a very good unit, and if you want a 5" screen, then the 665 or 660 are the units to get.

    https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-t...cycles-p1.html

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miles View Post
    Philbert40, just about ALL the Garmin GPS's will allow you to download a route from your computer. If you are going to use this on the bike, I would recommend getting a Garmin ZUMO model...as the ZUMO's are waterproof. I have a century old Garmin Zumo 550, and it still keeps working. A used 550 goes for more bucks than a brand new 665 or 660, because of the supply/demand of the 550.

    The Zumo 350 is a very good unit, and if you want a 5" screen, then the 665 or 660 are the units to get.

    https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/on-t...cycles-p1.html
    Miles,

    I have my Zumo 660 from the Spyder RT-S I just traded to get my new F6B. How and where did you mount yours on your F6B?

    Thanks in advance...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bama Bagger View Post
    Miles,

    I have my Zumo 660 from the Spyder RT-S I just traded to get my new F6B. How and where did you mount yours on your F6B?

    Thanks in advance...
    Bama Bagger, after mounting mine in a couple locations, I finally settled on mounting it to the Clutch reservoir, with RAM mounts.

    This is the part that mounts to the TOP of your Clutch Reservoir:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

    Then you want to use the shortest link you can find, which is generaly the 2" link, that connects the ball to ball mounts:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

    And finally you need the ball mount that mounts to the backside of your Garmin mount:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx


    Now, that is how I did it. You may find a different way to do it, but I am very happy with this method. It mounts the GPS in the correct location for me. It is solid, does not move or vibrate, and can be adjusted to view.

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    Philbert 40 .... not all GPS have the ability for you in install a certain route...to do this the unit MUST have a SD card... and then you use a program to up load the info...I use this one... http://tripplanner.honda.com/ there are many ways to mount your Unit,, Miles did show some options as well...here are a few more... http://www.sierra-mc.com/products.asp?cat=173 some here have mounted their unit to the top of the cubby ... and some use this one for security... http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1735/Zumo-GPS-Mounts and I suggest you buy one of these so your unit does not go for a walk.... http://www.touratech-usa.com/Store/1...w-for-RAM-Arms ... and you can always do what my friend does... he bought a regular GPS and when it rains it put a baggy from a sandwich over it. Sorry if this was infor over load....

    The Garmin 350 is a very nice unit...I have one...it's selling point is being Blue tooth ...most of Garmin's are... if I had to do it over I am not sure I would go with the 350 only because my Cardo system can't do the 350 and my I Phone at the same time because they use the same blue tooth technology....
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    Bama Bagger, I must concur with Steve on the use of Sierra Electronics to buy your RAM mounts, as their prices for the exact same items are less money.

    http://www.sierra-mc.com/products.asp?cat=173

    Look up those same three parts I gave you info on, and they will save you about $ 10.00 at Sierra Electronics, which can cover the cost of shipping. I have dealt with Sierra Electronics on many occasions, and the guy to ask for is Jeff. Very good knowledge and customer service.

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    I sold my Garmin nuvi 765t and purchased the Garmin Zumo 660LM. I already installed the Windbender Electric windshield, so I added the Windbender Farkle shelf and mounted my 660 on the shelf. Not the least expensive for sure, but I like having the GPS dead center just below eye level.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Miles View Post
    Bama Bagger, after mounting mine in a couple locations, I finally settled on mounting it to the Clutch reservoir, with RAM mounts.

    This is the part that mounts to the TOP of your Clutch Reservoir:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

    Then you want to use the shortest link you can find, which is generaly the 2" link, that connects the ball to ball mounts:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx

    And finally you need the ball mount that mounts to the backside of your Garmin mount:

    http://www.rammount.com/CatalogResul...5/Default.aspx


    Now, that is how I did it. You may find a different way to do it, but I am very happy with this method. It mounts the GPS in the correct location for me. It is solid, does not move or vibrate, and can be adjusted to view.
    Thanks Miles for such solid information. I was thinking of mounting the Garmin on the left side via the Clutch Reservoir and mounting my Adaptive Radar Detector on the Brake Reservoir. Do you happen to have a photo of your mount you could share? I don't want to have to experiment as it appears that you had to.

    Please advise and Thanks So Much Again!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bama Bagger View Post
    Thanks Miles for such solid information. I was thinking of mounting the Garmin on the left side via the Clutch Reservoir and mounting my Adaptive Radar Detector on the Brake Reservoir. Do you happen to have a photo of your mount you could share?

    Looking to see if I "still" have one here:

    Attachment 2725Attachment 2726

    These pics are of the bike AFTER the lightning strike, but it shows the location of the GPS and the Valentine 1 radar detector.
    The bikes is partially taken apart, with weiring hanging out, because I wanted to show the electrical damage to the insurance company.

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    Miles,

    Thanks again for sharing those pics...that set-up was exactly what I described as wanting for my F6B. So mounted there the various units do not interfere with your view of the road?

    Thanks again for sharing so promptly!
    Thanks Jim - a.k.a. Bama Bagger

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