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[pulvs1]

Has anyone done a decent navagation setup with their bike that would be comparable to the Zumo 660 that HD sells?  I'm trying to see if there are other options that one should consider before spending the $700 - $800 for the HD Zumo.  I have a 2006 CVO Ultra.  I like the dash mount setup, but am trying to justify the cost.  Any help and suggestions would be greatly appreciated!  Thanks!

[dayne66]

I wish I had asked this BEFORE buying a 660. Mine wont acknowledge fuel stations in many towns on highway 97...even while parked in the lot of a Shell that's been there for 30 years. My old TomTom is a better nav...just not bike friendly. Lots of other mapping issues as well.....apparently they did not invest much effort in mapping Canada.

 As far as price though...call rebecca @ Tri-County..$509 for a 660...

[Paul1]

I have the TomTom rider 2, dash mounted, although it does not work through the bike headset I have it connected via Bluetooth to my Nolan helmet, works great for me, also enables me to use my iPhone via bluetooth. Don't know how it compares price wise with the zumo in the US though. 

[cwright2]

i use my droid phone and google maps.

[Jay Scott]

I used a TomTom XXL 530 for several yrs before I bought the CVO last summer.  The suction cup never came off the windshield in all the years I used it.  Plugged it into the cigar lighter port.  TomTom is MUCH better than the HD setup all around, but it did not intergrate with the stereo.  Make sure you get the "530" it has a big 5' screen and the itinerary feature, so you can program in a bunch of way-points along the route you want to follow.  The 540 and some other models don't have this feature, a MUST for mountain riding !!  I just saw one advertised for $89.

Just my thoughts ....

[DALE#3]

Did a SEARCH found this.
Asking the forum for a update.Technology changes quickly.What are you running on the older add-on nav. systems?? Thanks  Pictures are a plus

[Chains]

My bike came with the Navy built into the radio when new. So when I bought it I went out and bought a zumo 660LM. It does everything I need a GPS to do and was $379.00 delivered with lifetime maps.  I mounted it on top of my day pad in my line of site. Love it, use it when I travel and has never failed me.

Will attach photo later.

[DALE#3]

My bike came with the Navy built into the radio when new. So when I bought it I went out and bought a zumo 660LM. It does everything I need a GPS to do and was $379.00 delivered with lifetime maps.  I mounted it on top of my day pad in my line of site. Love it, use it when I travel and has never failed me.

Will attach photo later.

So you mean you had the NIM (navigation interface module)Dealer installed? But you did not purchase the Harley brand zumo?Going by your price quote.So your not integrated with your stereo and that zumo?
Sorry bout all the questions.Just now learning the options i have with a 2012 head unit.It gets pricey.
I may just clamp one to the bars and lower volume WHEN needed??Those bars look like mine.  Nice

[Chains]

So you mean you had the NIM (navigation interface module)Dealer installed? But you did not purchase the Harley brand zumo?Going by your price quote.So your not integrated with your stereo and that zumo?
Sorry bout all the questions.Just now learning the options i have with a 2012 head unit.It gets pricey.
I may just clamp one to the bars and lower volume WHEN needed??Those bars look like mine.  Nice

  My bike came new with the 3 discs and the radio acted as the GPS.  First I think the screen is very small on the radio and I really didn't want to screw round learning a system with antiquated maps.  You are correct, I am not integrated with the radio, I turn the volume down or just look at the screen as it is color coded as to the route.  Here it is with the unit mounted

[skratch]

Sorry bout all the questions.Just now learning the options i have with a 2012 head unit.It gets pricey.
I may just clamp one to the bars and lower volume WHEN needed??Those bars look like mine.  Nice

I have the 660 and wired the mount into the accessory switch under the seat.  if you use the garmin wiring, you have a plug that plugs into your accessory input on the radio (so no need to run a plug from the garmin to the radio).  load up the optional memory card with mp3's and there is no need to 'turn the volume when needed', it will pause the music, give your direction, and then resume the music.



looks like a funny angle in this pic, but when sitting in the seat it isn't.  you can see the cable behind the unit that plugs into the radio aux input.  that cable is part of the mount, and stays on the bike, even when removing the nav.

[CVODON]

The Road Tech 660 is the best deal, and I have tried others inc a TomTom and a magellan. The Road Tech has a longer warranty than the same model of Garmin and comes with the dealer database already installed. You can buy it @ 20% for $599, not $700 - $800.00. Comes with car mount and cable, bike harness and 110V wall charger and easily wires inside the fairing. Also it is water resistant, I have ridden thru some major rain without a single problem.
I don't like the center mount as shown above, it is to far from the rider and blocks either the radio or the gauges depending on how you mount it. For a RG nothing works better than the HD handlebar mount, for a EG type bike the fairing mount is very efficient. Both put the GPS close enough you can easily make changes etc without having to reach.

[dayne66]

I have mine mounted with the HD handlebar mount.
And....the wires CAN be run internally in the bars, even though the MOCO says no. I think I had to remove the cable from the mount to do it.

[skratch]

I don't like the center mount as shown above, it is to far from the rider and blocks either the radio or the gauges depending on how you mount it. For a RG nothing works better than the HD handlebar mount, for a EG type bike the fairing mount is very efficient. Both put the GPS close enough you can easily make changes etc without having to reach.

actually, it isn't that far from the rider.  i've got short arms and i can reach it just fine.  about the only time that i have to reach it while in motion anyway is if i'm changing the song.  if i have to do 'nav' stuff, then i'm gonna pull over and do that so i can put my full attention to it.  having it center mounted, i don't have to change my focus from in front of me like i would if it were mounted on the handlebar, and a batwing is just out of the question ....  as far as blocking the radio or gauges, it's a non issue.  it actually sits between the 2.  i can see both just fine.

but thats the good thing about having choices, we don't all have to be alike 

[SDCVO]

Removed voltage gauge for 665 install

[tdkkart]

 I've used standard automotive GPS units with great success. I simply couldn't justify the cost of the Zumo stuff when I already had
ones that cost 1/4 as much and did all I needed.