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[Trey767]

Hey all, I'm thinking of getting the Zumo 660, I have the 550 on my other bike; or should I say the bike my wife took. I think it was a fair trade, 06 ultra for 09 CVO ultra. Anyway, any thoughts on the Zumo 660 or the 550? and where has the best price for one?

Thanks
Trey

[mrmagloo]

I liking my 660 more and more. I actually find I use it in my truck, instead of the GM navigation hunk of crap that's using ancient maps.

As with anything, I wish there we a few things different, and if you read the Zumo thread, you can read them all, but I've completely gone from thinking they were dumb for a bike, to them being a pretty worthwhile thing to have. Naturally, if you had the 550, you know all that, but I can't help much on the differences between the two.

[Trey767]

thanks

[RedDevil]

I've got a Road Tech Zumo 660 that I bought through Tri-Cities HD for 599.96 (20% off).  It's probably the best performing GPS I have, and this includes a Garmin 2610,  Road Tech Conquest, Magellan 4250, built in GPS in my Honda Accord and in my Dodge Pickup, and the wonderful HD Harmon Kardon GPS module in my SEUC.  It's easy to use, very fast on re-routing and tracking, locks on to the satellites the quickest of all my GPS units.  Touch screen is very responsive and accurate.  The main thing I don't like, and it has nothing to do with the actual unit itself, is the fact the motorcycle mount has to stay on the bike because the power/audio out/traffic antenna cord is permanently attached to the cradle, so you can't take the mount off of the bike.  This can be over come if you're brave enought to put in a weather proof connector inline.  I'm leaving mine permanently mounted on the SESG.  I bought a really nice handle bar control mount from a small Minnesota company called Leader Motorcyle that produces a nice chrome unit along with an extra piece called the "ultra tilt".   Very happy with how the mount looks and works.  I can adjust the GPS to my liking for viewing.  

[mjb765]

I've got a Road Tech Zumo 660 that I bought through Tri-Cities HD for 599.96 (20% off).  It's probably the best performing GPS I have, and this includes a Garmin 2610,  Road Tech Conquest, Magellan 4250, built in GPS in my Honda Accord and in my Dodge Pickup, and the wonderful HD Harmon Kardon GPS module in my SEUC.  It's easy to use, very fast on re-routing and tracking, locks on to the satellites the quickest of all my GPS units.  Touch screen is very responsive and accurate.  The main thing I don't like, and it has nothing to do with the actual unit itself, is the fact the motorcycle mount has to stay on the bike because the power/audio out/traffic antenna cord is permanently attached to the cradle, so you can't take the mount off of the bike.  This can be over come if you're brave enought to put in a weather proof connector inline.  I'm leaving mine permanently mounted on the SESG.  I bought a really nice handle bar control mount from a small Minnesota company called Leader Motorcyle that produces a nice chrome unit along with an extra piece called the "ultra tilt".   Very happy with how the mount looks and works.  I can adjust the GPS to my liking for viewing.  

Can you post a pic of that mount installed on the bike. I am going to buy the 660 and need a nice handlebar mount. And I am going to be brave enough to put the weatherproof connector insline so I can remove it when it is not in use.  I am going for 5 wire--power, ground and 3 wires for the left and right speaker output for the MP3 player.

http://store.jbn-duraline.com/duraline_multipin_plugsandconnectors_5wire.htm

[RedDevil]

Can you post a pic of that mount installed on the bike. I am going to buy the 660 and need a nice handlebar mount. And I am going to be brave enough to put the weatherproof connector insline so I can remove it when it is not in use.  I am going for 5 wire--power, ground and 3 wires for the left and right speaker output for the MP3 player.

http://store.jbn-duraline.com/duraline_multipin_plugsandconnectors_5wire.htm

I'll get some pics of the mount tomorrow or Saturday and post them here.  For what you get, it's very reasonably priced.  I paid $99 for the complete mount with tilt.

[hdbrad03]

First GPS I have owned and I love it! Still learning the ropes but glad I purchased. It is also the HD version that  I purchased from Jenni at Tri-County Harley for 20% off.


 
       Brad

[49445CVO]

I would love to see the mount too

[Crusty]

me three!!   

[Trey767]

Heatweave had a mount that was pretty nice also with pics. as far as the connection; you can't just use the Aux plug in the aux port? Then have the pwr supply to the battery? isn't considered weather proof? Thanks Devil, did you have to get handle bar mount cradle or is every thing in the box? I like the tri county price.

[bissjim]

This review of the 550 and 660 is helpfull. It's about half way down the page, just look for:
10 Reasons the 660 doesn't compare favorably to the Zumo 550 at

http://www.amazon.com/Garmin-4-3-Inch-Portable-Motorcycle-Navigator/dp/B001OMGVMY

Jim

[BigLew55]

I've got a Road Tech Zumo 660 that I bought through Tri-Cities HD for 599.96 (20% off).  It's probably the best performing GPS I have, and this includes a Garmin 2610,  Road Tech Conquest, Magellan 4250, built in GPS in my Honda Accord and in my Dodge Pickup, and the wonderful HD Harmon Kardon GPS module in my SEUC.  It's easy to use, very fast on re-routing and tracking, locks on to the satellites the quickest of all my GPS units.  Touch screen is very responsive and accurate.  The main thing I don't like, and it has nothing to do with the actual unit itself, is the fact the motorcycle mount has to stay on the bike because the power/audio out/traffic antenna cord is permanently attached to the cradle, so you can't take the mount off of the bike.  This can be over come if you're brave enought to put in a weather proof connector inline.

Agree almost word for word.  I have had fewer units, the most recent being a 276C.  I miss a bit of the flexibility it offered, but the 660 is a better GPS for the bike.  I have it mounted on a RAM mount on the bike, and am concerned about how I take the unit along for afly and ride trip?  I haven't had a 550 for comparison, sorry.

[Diamondback]

 

I have both and the 660 is an overall a better solution, especially if you have no need for the XM Radio feature.

 

[mjb765]

I have both and the 660 is an overall a better solution, especially if you have no need for the XM Radio feature.

 

Exactly the info I was looking for.....thanks

[Crusty]

Here's a great review by someone who's used both

http://hdforums.com/forum/5074642-post15.html