[PE 2341]

I'm looking for some input on gps systems. What kind do you have? why do you like it?

[Bill Gargan]

They are all fair to good but the Garmin line is the best in my experience. The Garmin Zumo is best for the Spyder.

PE 2341, on 23 January 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I'm looking for some input on gps systems. What kind do you have? why do you like it?

[PE 2341]

Bill Gargan, on 23 January 2011 - 01:46 PM, said:

They are all fair to good but the Garmin line is the best in my experience. The Garmin Zumo is best for the Spyder.

thanks I was woundering what the zumo had over th tom tom.

[Bill Gargan]

Depends on which models you want to compare between the two.

PE 2341, on 25 January 2011 - 10:04 AM, said:

thanks I was woundering what the zumo had over th tom tom.

[Mainah]

I currently have the TomTom 340 and also have used Garmin Nuvi. For ease of new user I prefered the TomTom. But also both seem to preform well onver time and learing the different menus.

[NautiBrit]

I have owned several Garmins and one TomTom over the years and found the Garmins to be better overall. The biggest gripe I have with the TT is that the screen washes out in sunlight and is unreadable. I never buy a motorcycle specific unit as I can't justify the expense for what I consider to be a disposable item.

[PE 2341]

Thank for your replies.I was looking at the garmin zumo 550 or tom tom rider 2.But I wasn't sure if there is any thing else compareable.

[swedishonroader]

i agree that garmin is the one to get..
I will never buy a tomtom again..
i own a small tomtom one IQ that i use at work.. drives a deliverytruck.. the darn tomtom cant find one of the biggest roads in Stockholm..
well it knows the name etc buy just wont let me seek for it.. Also tomtom givs the most stupid namnes for roads where garmin tends to be better... had a garmin before my wife threw it out by mistake, but this is probebly a problem caused by diffrence in roadsystems.

[Trickie Dick]

PE 2341, on 26 January 2011 - 12:22 PM, said:

Thank for your replies.I was looking at the garmin zumo 550 or tom tom rider 2.But I wasn't sure if there is any thing else compareable.

I have the zumo 660 and am happy with it. If you want to use it for music as well, then you might want to consider it since is it stereo and the 550 is not.

[RattiganRoger]

Does anyone know if the various motorcycle editions of the GPS's actually have a brighter screen?

[Trickie Dick]

RattiganRoger, on 27 January 2011 - 11:57 AM, said:

Does anyone know if the various motorcycle editions of the GPS's actually have a brighter screen?

I have a Nuvi 765T that we use in our cars. I used it on the Spyder before the Zumo and the Zumo definitely has a brighter screen, particularly in the sun. I don't know about other GPS brands as compared to the Zumo.

[SONYINTER18]

I'm using a TripyII. This is a very nice stand alone waterprove Navi system. I do not know if they have US maps but here in EU it's a great product. You do not need wiring because it has a bat.time of 15houres SUPER
Quick charger system
Big screen with no problem with sunlight!
Also the special motor routes are unique.

[NorthStar]

PE 2341, on 23 January 2011 - 10:06 AM, said:

I'm looking for some input on gps systems. What kind do you have? why do you like it?

Purchased a Garmin Zumo 550 last week for the following reasons:
It is waterproof;
Built sturdy to withstand vibration;
Comes with Motorcycle and Automobile mounting hardware, as well as cord to hardwire the unit directly to a 12 volt power source;
Is Bluetooth enabled which allows me to pair both cell phone and Scala Headset; (GPS announcements and telephone calling and receiving is flawless)
Has an audio output jack that allows me to run a cable from the unit through to my Aux adapter in the rear trunk so I can also hear the audio announcements through the RT speakers;
Has MP3 functionality built into the unit;
Can use unit as an XM radio and FM Traffic announcements (this functionality is optional);
Has glove friendly buttons;
And finally, and a must for me: I can plan routes on my computer and transfer these to the GPS.

My previous Motorcycle specific GPS was a Garmin Streetpilot 2610. It lasted nearly seven years and served me well. I have also used Garmin Nuvi's (205 and 255) with an Aqua Box. An inexpensive alternative for sure.

If you are a fair weather traveler and don't need Bluetooth then pretty well any $100.00 GPS will do the trick with a RAM Mount. Put a plastic baggie over it when it rains and you will get along just fine. I have only used Garmin units and have been very pleased, although I am sure TomTom, Lowrence, Magellan and all others will do the basic job.

Good luck with your research. Lots of options out there.

[PE 2341]

Well, I finally decided on a gps system.With all the imput from here and research I did .I purchased a Garmin zumo 550 on Saturday.Can't wait to try it out. Thanks for your help!