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[RedDevil]

I never owned a 550, but I bought the 660 because I already have XM radio on my CVO Ultras and have put about 45,000 miles of riding on the 660  since the unit was released by Garmin in May 2009. I am very happy with it. It takes a while to get to know all the features, such as hotels nearest the current location vs hotels at the destination. I also bought the lifetime unlimited map updates from Garmin for $100. Not only does the unlimited map deal update the map on your 660, but also in Mapsource on your computer, so you can upload routes, waypoints, custom POIs (all the HD dealers in the US & Canada), etc using the same source map and target map. The custom POIs come in handy when you need an oil change, I think garmin updates the map about 4 times per year.

I put a 16 Gig memory card in it and never have taken the card out. I load all my music, playlists, etc., into the 660 by plugging the usb cable from my computer directly into the garmin with the battery cover off. I have about 50 playlists with 600 plus songs and only use about 3 gigs. It works slick. I also bought the phone interface from James Bissonette so when I bluetooth my blackberry to the garmin, I can talk on the telephone through my J&M headset mic when the garmin is in aux mode (which is the same mode as the MP3 music, so it's easy to know when you get a call because the phone rings and interrupts the music). That feature works relatively well, but there is room for technology improvement with the mic quality (people being able to hear you clearly). I have that set up on two Ultras and people on the other end of the phone can hear me okay. It's definitely not as good as a bluetooth earpiece I wear when not riding but it's better than not having anything.

Holy Crap!!  45000 miles in 6 months?  We have a new Iron Butt champion...that's 7500 miles a month, 250 miles a day.   

[Fired00d]

Holy Crap!!  45000 miles in 6 months?  We have a new Iron Butt champion...that's 7500 miles a month, 250 miles a day.   

Charlie how right you are...

here I am looking at my bike at sunset in the desert in southwest Arizona, in the beginning stage of an Iron Butt coast to coast ride in under 50 hours. November 2009.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Ultra2010]

I never owned a 550, but I bought the 660 because I already have XM radio on my CVO Ultras and have put about 45,000 miles of riding on the 660  since the unit was released by Garmin in May 2009. I am very happy with it. It takes a while to get to know all the features, such as hotels nearest the current location vs hotels at the destination. I also bought the lifetime unlimited map updates from Garmin for $100. Not only does the unlimited map deal update the map on your 660, but also in Mapsource on your computer, so you can upload routes, waypoints, custom POIs (all the HD dealers in the US & Canada), etc using the same source map and target map. The custom POIs come in handy when you need an oil change, I think garmin updates the map about 4 times per year.

I put a 16 Gig memory card in it and never have taken the card out. I load all my music, playlists, etc., into the 660 by plugging the usb cable from my computer directly into the garmin with the battery cover off. I have about 50 playlists with 600 plus songs and only use about 3 gigs. It works slick. I also bought the phone interface from James Bissonette so when I bluetooth my blackberry to the garmin, I can talk on the telephone through my J&M headset mic when the garmin is in aux mode (which is the same mode as the MP3 music, so it's easy to know when you get a call because the phone rings and interrupts the music). That feature works relatively well, but there is room for technology improvement with the mic quality (people being able to hear you clearly). I have that set up on two Ultras and people on the other end of the phone can hear me okay. It's definitely not as good as a bluetooth earpiece I wear when not riding but it's better than not having anything.

Chit, don't know if I should envy or pity you, fear you, but one thing is for sure, I'd buy ya a cold one,  45,000 in 6 months.  Where have you NOT been to??   Thanks for the information Sir, I appreciate it.  Mind if I contact you (PM) in the near future for some detailed assistance if I feel the need??

[bissjim]

Broken memory card.

Check the zumoforums.com site, people have broken the card. That is where I got the information.

This lady has some good information on both the 550 and 660 she did a comparison, she also broke her memory card and she explains how she did it so be careful when you install the battery. Scroll down to post # 15 to find her.

http://hdforums.com/forum/general-harley-davidson-chat/352391-zumo-550-or-660-a-2.html

[bissjim]

45K miles, I am envious Randall; I only wish at this point that I could afford to do that. 45K miles man your butt has to be like flat by now, but a nice happy flat....You need to join the Motorcycle Tourer's Forum, those people love those 1000 mile a day rides, check them out at:

 http://forums.delphiforums.com/MCTourer/start

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That feature works relatively well, but there is room for technology improvement with the mic quality (people being able to hear you clearly). I have that set up on two Ultras and people on the other end of the phone can hear me okay. It's definitely not as good as a bluetooth earpiece I wear when not riding but it's better than not having anything.
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Improvements in sound quality have been made since you purchased you Bomm’s Randall as I am never satisfied with things and being retired with lots of time on my hands I am always tweaking it.

Be Safe.

[rheiner]

Improvements in sound quality have been made since you purchased you Bomm’s Randall as I am never satisfied with things and being retired with lots of time on my hands I am always tweaking it.

Be Safe.

Jim,

I'd be interested in buying one of your new units if there is a noticible improvement in mic quality. As you know, I use J&M headsets. Feel free to email me or PM me and let's talk about it. You've been great to work with in the past.

Randall

[rheiner]

Chit, don't know if I should envy or pity you, fear you, but one thing is for sure, I'd buy ya a cold one,  45,000 in 6 months.  Where have you NOT been to??   Thanks for the information Sir, I appreciate it.  Mind if I contact you (PM) in the near future for some detailed assistance if I feel the need??

Sure, feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the Zumo 660. Where have I not been to this summer & fall? Mexico, Northwest Territories, and Alaska. But I've bought fuel and toured all 48 lower states and the lower Canada provinces, including Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. I've rode 50,000 miles since May 1, 2009, and 45,000 miles since I put the Zumo 660 on my motorcycles.






sunset west of Tacoma, WA, on my Ruby Red SEUC4. That morning I was at Sturgis. I'm in the middle of an Iron Butt ride. August 3, 2009.






Near Key West, FL. November 2009. It's  been a memorable year.

[bissjim]

Jim,

I'd be interested in buying one of your new units if there is a noticible improvement in mic quality. As you know, I use J&M headsets. Feel free to email me or PM me and let's talk about it. You've been great to work with in the past.

Randall

Randall I have added actual sound recording to my web site ( www.hdbomm.com ) made by me from my 09 Ultra and my friends 03 Ultra using the Zumo 550 and 660 and the current HDBOMM design using my J&M elite and the Harley headset. The files were recorded from my answering machine and transferred to my computer so there is a small amount of lost quality due to this process but the files are very close to actual.

Just click on the appropriate sound file for the year of your bike, there are two one for the 1999 – 2005 model year and one for the 2006 – 2010 model year. You know what the model you now have sounds like so you can compare it to the new model.

Email me if you are interested and I will give you a better price then the 15% discount because I like you….LOL

Jim

[DICKW]

Sure, feel free to PM me if you have any questions about the Zumo 660. Where have I not been to this summer & fall? Mexico, Northwest Territories, and Alaska. But I've bought fuel and toured all 48 lower states and the lower Canada provinces, including Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island. I've rode 50,000 miles since May 1, 2009, and 45,000 miles since I put the Zumo 660 on my motorcycles.

I have to ask.......

What kind of problems have you had with this bike putting that many miles on it 

Normal maintenance...

Anything Major 

[Ultra2010]

"sunset west of Tacoma, WA, on my Ruby Red SEUC4. That morning I was at Sturgis. I'm in the middle of an Iron Butt ride. August 3, 2009."

WOW, thats over 1,100 miles and before sundown........ 

I ride from Western Washington to Rapid City, takes me 2.5 days.

[rheiner]

"sunset west of Tacoma, WA, on my Ruby Red SEUC4. That morning I was at Sturgis. I'm in the middle of an Iron Butt ride. August 3, 2009."

WOW, thats over 1,100 miles and before sundown........ 

I ride from Western Washington to Rapid City, takes me 2.5 days.

I left at 5 a.m. because I was being kept awake by bikers riding into the campground at Mount Rodney all night. I decided to make use of my time rather than laying awake listening to guys rev their motors next to my tent all night. I didn't stop until I arrived at Tacoma, Washington, at 1:50 a.m. PDT time. 1,210 odometer miles from when I started at Sturgis until arrival at Tacoma.

[rheiner]

I have more than 31k on my SEUC5. Here are my observations compared to my SEUC4:

The biggest thing is the front tire. The SEUC4 used the #407 tire, then at some point the MoCo replaced the tire with the #408. I was replacing the #407 about every 10K miles on my SEUC4, due to excessive cupping, until my recent tire I put a #408 on it. On my SEUC5 with the #408 tire coming stock, I didn't replace it until I had 23k miles, and there was still no evidence of cupping, and I could have probably gotten another 3k miles on it but I was leaving on a 10k mile trip to the Florida Keys, so I had it replaced by my local dealer. The rear tire I am getting about 13k miles on it before replacing. It's the same tire on my '09 & '10.

As for other problems, none. I have concluded the MoCo makes a hell of a machine, made to ride & ride & start everytime. I generally change my oil every 2,500 miles and transmission and primary chaincase every 5,000 or less. It gives me an excuse to check out the local motorclothes girls around the country (I should say countries, including Canada. They are really hot up there, too) and to buy a T-shirt. When I'm on a competitive ride, sometimes I'll stretch the oil changes a bit longer than 2,500 miles. I use Syn3 in all holes because being on the road so much, it's a hassle trying to find other oil products, even though I prefer Mobil 1 Twin V 20w-50. I also change spark plugs every 5k miles. They are cheap. I also change the rear rubber isolator every two rear tire changes. It's only about $25 but it makes the bike start out much smoother when releasing the clutch. It will wear so just change it.

[RedDevil]

rheiner,
If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living that allows you to be on the road that much?  Retired?  Self-employed? or just financially independent.  Don't mean to pry, but you seem to be "living the dream" that most of use can only dream to attain.   

[rheiner]

rheiner,
If you don't mind me asking, what do you do for a living that allows you to be on the road that much?  Retired?  Self-employed? or just financially independent.  Don't mean to pry, but you seem to be "living the dream" that most of use can only dream to attain.   

I'm a self-employed attorney. And not a jerk, 'cause jerks don't get good financial settlements if they don't treat the other side with respect & courtesy.

[RedDevil]

I'm a self-employed attorney. And not a jerk, 'cause jerks don't get good financial settlements if they don't treat the other side with respect & courtesy.

That's the key to any good transaction.  Glad to see that you've put your good fortune to good use and that's getting your face in the wind every opportunity that you can.  I'm envious.