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[Hoist!]

OK....   Me and Hoist!  I couldn't even begin to keep up.

HeHe!!! Just follow DICK or JCZ then!

Have fun makin it yours Sapper!

Hoist!

[JCZ]

I know most here would not consider going this route, but does anyone have pictures of a zumo mounted to the inner fairing?  I was thinking about this method, because I don't plan to share the zumo out with any other bike.  I also plan to use it to play MP3's and XM so regardless of the destination I'll be using it for music.  That said I don't plan to remove it and I'm not going to get overly hung up about what it looks like when it's not mounted, I don't think.......

I can pick up another inner for about 100 bucks delivered, and have it painted with the tour pack (packs?) for not much more.  Drill that one for the mount and if I ever decide to sell/trade put the original back in.  I guess the total damage would probably be about $150-175 which is about as much as many have paid for their handlebar mounts.  The fairing mount came with the zumo I bout from CoalvilleBob.

Just keep in mind that the GPS units change faster than motorcycles.  Terrie ordered the Garmin 2730 Streetpilot two months before it hit the streets (I think that was about four years ago).  It's now so obsolete you can't even find one on ebay or Amazon anymore.  Then they came out with the Zumo 550 (they also have XM radio) which you can still find, but they're not being made anymore.  Now it's the Zumo 660 (no XM) and I'm sure they'll drop that one and come out with something new in time for Christmas.  Technology......it's obsolete thirty days after you buy it.

[Fired00d]

Just keep in mind that the GPS units change faster than motorcycles.  Terrie ordered the Garmin 2730 Streetpilot two months before it hit the streets (I think that was about four years ago).  It's now so obsolete you can't even find one on ebay or Amazon anymore.  Then they came out with the Zumo 550 (they also have XM radio) which you can still find, but they're not being made anymore.  Now it's the Zumo 660 (no XM) and I'm sure they'll drop that one and come out with something new in time for Christmas.  Technology......it's obsolete thirty days after you buy it.

The 550's are still being made and available directly from Garmin (click here) they did stop making the 450/500 Zumo's which were downgraded 550's. From what I've heard and read I think the 550's will be around for a little while longer the 660's are still getting mixed reviews.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Sapper6]

I know what you mean about the rapidly changing technology.  I think that it really only becomes obsolete if it is no longer supported or if the needs of the individual change.

I'll likely not have my mind made up until I'm home anyway.

I'm sure I'll be happy with the 550 from the money I saved over the 660, buying used and the XM option.

[daleleo]

Ok, I hope this helps.  I too was conflicted about the color, especially Rum as it seemed to show somewhere bewteen burgandy and brown in various photos.  So, I actually drove about 400 miles in all and got a chance to see all three colors in person.  While I didnt take photos I did search the internet again based on your post and feel that these pictures are the "quite color accurate".

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/1583/Motorcycle-Photo-Gallery/2010-Harley-Davidson-CVO-Motorcycles.aspx

Also, I have no idea what the market will be like in May but I bought mine for MSRP and got $1200 in accessories thrown in. This was at Peninsula HD in NO CA and other dealers were making similar offers so you may want to weigh that (and presumably the abiltiy to specify color if you email enough dealers and try to get a similar offer) vs the military discount and taking the color they have.

[RedDevil]

Ok, I hope this helps.  I too was conflicted about the color, especially Rum as it seemed to show somewhere bewteen burgandy and brown in various photos. 

Fortunately, for me that is, I was never conflicted about the color I wanted.  It was Spiced Rum or I wasn't going to get one.  I've never been a fan of blue on a motorcycle (sorry blue bike owners, it just isn't my color on a bike) and the Red turned out to be too damned bright and orangeish (is that a word?) I liked the Rum depending on how the light hits it...it can be burgandy or brown...(the base coat is metallic purple believe it or not)...and the 20K yellow gold leafing along with the red flames really separates, IMO, the Spiced Rum from all the other colors and gives it it's own unique look.  I was fortunate, that my dealer got the Spiced Rum in first, because they had no problem selling it to me.  

[Wheelsnkeels]

Fortunately, for me that is, I was never conflicted about the color I wanted.  It was Spiced Rum or I wasn't going to get one.  I've never been a fan of blue on a motorcycle (sorry blue bike owners, it just isn't my color on a bike) and the Red turned out to be too damned bright and orangeish (is that a word?) I liked the Rum depending on how the light hits it...it can be burgandy or brown...(the base coat is metallic purple believe it or not)...and the 20K yellow gold leafing along with the red flames really separates, IMO, the Spiced Rum from all the other colors and gives it it's own unique look.  I was fortunate, that my dealer got the Spiced Rum in first, because they had no problem selling it to me.  

So wheres the pictures

 

[TIF2]

Fortunately, for me that is, I was never conflicted about the color I wanted.  It was Spiced Rum or I wasn't going to get one.
 

That was me as well.

[RedDevil]

So wheres the pictures

 

You can see pics of my Cap'n Morgan here:  My New Baby

[Wheelsnkeels]

You can see pics of my Cap'n Morgan here:  My New Baby

Sweet

[CVOTequila]

You can see pics of my Cap'n Morgan here:  My New Baby

Real nice bike, almost makes me wish I would have gotten the Spiced Rum...............ALMOST!!

[Wheelsnkeels]

Real nice bike, almost makes me wish I would have gotten the Spiced Rum...............ALMOST!!

I think it would look awesome ridin behind me in the Blu Ridge

[CVOTequila]

I know what you mean about the rapidly changing technology.  I think that it really only becomes obsolete if it is no longer supported or if the needs of the individual change.

I'll likely not have my mind made up until I'm home anyway.

I'm sure I'll be happy with the 550 from the money I saved over the 660, buying used and the XM option.

You could always strap a PLGR or a DAGR to the handlebars!!

[RedDevil]

I think it would look awesome ridin behind me in the Blu Ridge

Like THAT would happen.  

[RedDevil]

Real nice bike, almost makes me wish I would have gotten the Spiced Rum...............ALMOST!!