Topic: Garmin outs motorcycle-centric zumo 350LM (Read 5194 times)

darth davidson · « **on:** June 05, 2012, 09:42:13 AM »

New motorcycle Garmin coming our way!!! Compatible with HD mounting brackets

WHO KNOWS!!!

http://garmin.blogs.com/my_weblog/2012/06/open-the-throttle-and-ride-with-confidence-with-the-newly-redesigned-stylish-and-rugged-garmin-z%C5%ABmo-.html

HERE IS A VIDEO

CVOThunder · « **Reply #1 on:** June 05, 2012, 09:51:29 AM »

Looks well built. I'd be interested if I didn't already have a 660 and a 665.

guppytrash · « **Reply #2 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:35:08 AM »

I have been waiting for something new.
I hear too many problems from folks here with 660s and 665s.
And at the cost of the 665 and 660 in my opinion they should be flawless.
Then there is the fact that with my smartphone I never use the Garmin I have for my cars as the phone is just easier to use.
When they come out with the weatherproof/waterproof smartphone it will be all over for Garmin selling motorcycle specific GPS's at 5 to 9 times the price of a similar car unit.
JMO

hogasm · « **Reply #3 on:** June 05, 2012, 10:37:36 AM »

Quote from: guppytrash on June 05, 2012, 10:35:08 AM

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When they come out with the weatherproof/waterproof smartphone it will be all over for Garmin selling motorcycle specific GPS's at 5 to 9 times the price of a similar car unit.
JMO

Cassio Commando

Look for Iphone 5's to be waterproof

BigLew55 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:04:45 AM »

No MP3, no XM, no deal.

If it's not compatible with Mapsource that's another deal-breaker. Basecrap is a pos!

...and the wait continues...

Twolanerider · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:38:49 AM »

Quote from: darth davidson on June 05, 2012, 09:42:13 AM

Compatible with HD mounting brackets WHO KNOWS!!!

Image of rear of unit from the Garmin website. Rear unit connections entirely different than than Zumo 650 or 660.

110tHunDer · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:42:37 AM »

It looks sorta tiny, which is the same problem with a phone. The size of the 660 is more motorcycle/glove-friendly.

reo · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2012, 11:44:12 AM »

Quote from: hogasm on June 05, 2012, 10:37:36 AM

Look for Iphone 5's to be waterproof

Haven't seen this news but; dropped my Iphone 1 in the jacuzzi shortly after I got it, I just put it in a bag of uncooked rice overnight to get it working again.

I think that was like 4-5 years ago. I handed it down 2 years ago when I got my 4 and it is still working to this day, so I think their almost there with it being water proof....lol

btw my dont see this being better than the 665-660, I love my 665

grandpadoc · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2012, 01:17:34 PM »

It's amazing that Garmin doesn't make all the applications available that are on the MicroSoft chip. My 5" China "Cheap Garmin Clone" has MP4, MP3, ebooks, bluetooth, maps of US, Canada with free upgrades forever, excel, powerpoint...for 90.00. I just put a freezer bag over the unit if its raining. I thinking smart phones will be the end of Garmin also. I'm amazed Harley is still so far behind, they need need to bundle a media center and get into the real world...CB's and dedicated GPS's, you have to be kidding. Doc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTM-5-0-Touch-screen-GPS-mp4-82A-mainboard-GPRS-bluetooth-av-in-FM-map-4G-/220862317742?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item336c6b84ae

murphy · « **Reply #9 on:** June 07, 2012, 03:12:13 PM »

Thanks for the post

nevadabob · « **Reply #10 on:** June 07, 2012, 09:11:00 PM »

Yes it will fit an HD handle bar mount. The bolt pattern is the same.

darth davidson · « **Reply #11 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:31:28 AM »

Quote from: nevadabob on June 07, 2012, 09:11:00 PM

Yes it will fit an HD handle bar mount. The bolt pattern is the same.

reo · « **Reply #12 on:** June 08, 2012, 09:42:22 AM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on June 05, 2012, 01:17:34 PM

It's amazing that Garmin doesn't make all the applications available that are on the MicroSoft chip. My 5" China "Cheap Garmin Clone" has MP4, MP3, ebooks, bluetooth, maps of US, Canada with free upgrades forever, excel, powerpoint...for 90.00. I just put a freezer bag over the unit if its raining. I thinking smart phones will be the end of Garmin also. I'm amazed Harley is still so far behind, they need need to bundle a media center and get into the real world...CB's and dedicated GPS's, you have to be kidding. Doc

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CTM-5-0-Touch-screen-GPS-mp4-82A-mainboard-GPRS-bluetooth-av-in-FM-map-4G-/220862317742?pt=GPS_Devices&hash=item336c6b84ae

Maybe cause Garmin is stuck paying the license fee's

grandpadoc · « **Reply #13 on:** June 08, 2012, 10:14:54 PM »

Quote from: reo on June 08, 2012, 09:42:22 AM

Maybe cause Garmin is stuck paying the license fee's

Good point, probably would double the price to $400 below the Garmin.

Keats · « **Reply #14 on:** June 22, 2012, 01:07:22 PM »

?Commercial for Zumo 350

BigLew55 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 22, 2012, 02:15:43 PM »

Quote from: 110tHunDer on June 05, 2012, 11:42:37 AM

It looks sorta tiny, which is the same problem with a phone. The size of the 660 is more motorcycle/glove-friendly.

GPSCity has some video where it does real size comparisons to the z660 and z550. Similar in that regard.

I stand by my statement above. If you want something that plays or interacts with your media, this unit is probably not for you.

16HD117 · « **Reply #16 on:** June 22, 2012, 05:07:34 PM »

Noticed in the link on post #1 that Garman has mapping software that I'm not familiar with. It's called Base Camp. Anyone using it? It's got to be an improvement over Mapsource!

Midnight Rider · « **Reply #17 on:** June 22, 2012, 05:30:23 PM »

Quote from: 11hd110 on June 22, 2012, 05:07:34 PM

Noticed in the link on post #1 that Garman has mapping software that I'm not familiar with. It's called Base Camp. Anyone using it? It's got to be an improvement over Mapsource!

It sucks too, Tommy...I've just stuck it out with Mapsource to the point where I can finally do something with it most of the time.

ultrafxr · « **Reply #18 on:** June 22, 2012, 05:46:06 PM »

Basecamp IMO Is worse than Mapsource and that's saying something! But I've hung in there with Mapsource and find it acceptable albeit not user friendly at all. As for Basecamp, well it really sucks.

BigLew55 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 22, 2012, 09:22:04 PM »

Quote from: ultrafxr on June 22, 2012, 05:46:06 PM

Basecamp IMO Is worse than Mapsource and that's saying something! But I've hung in there with Mapsource and find it acceptable albeit not user friendly at all. As for Basecamp, well it really sucks.

I can't stand Basecrap! I keep getting threads closed over on the Garmin forums for not being constructive...

charles05663 · « **Reply #20 on:** June 25, 2012, 03:40:49 PM »

Quote from: Keats on June 22, 2012, 01:07:22 PM

?Commercial for Zumo 350

Interesting that they have a mount above the tach/speedo on the Road Glide.

darth davidson · « **Reply #21 on:** June 25, 2012, 03:53:16 PM »

Quote from: charles05663 on June 25, 2012, 03:40:49 PM

Interesting that they have a mount above the tach/speedo on the Road Glide.

Is not the CVO that comes with the handlebar bracket, is the ultra 103

charles05663 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:00:56 PM »

Quote from: darth davidson on June 25, 2012, 03:53:16 PM

Is not the CVO that comes with the handlebar bracket, is the ultra 103

Other than a custom mount job, I thought the default (HD's) mount point was the handlebars regardless of the RG model.

darth davidson · « **Reply #23 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:05:35 PM »

Quote from: charles05663 on June 25, 2012, 04:00:56 PM

Other than a custom mount job, I thought the default (HD's) mount point was the handlebars regardless of the RG model.

That's what I tried to say, that is not the HD classic mount is a custom install.

BigLew55 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 25, 2012, 04:27:47 PM »

Isn't it the Iron Aces mount?

http://www.ironacesspeedshop.com/products/harley-davidson/audio-and-electronics/road-glide-iphone-android-garmin-zumo-gps-mount.cfm

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