Dag
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« on: April 02, 2008, 02:30:55 PM » |
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I ordered a Garmin Zumo 550 yesterday. I should maybee asked about your experiance before I ordered it.... :-)  |
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #1 on: April 02, 2008, 03:06:02 PM » |
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Got one and I love it. Never had a bit of trouble out of it, and it works great for me.
I've learned to follow what it says though. Every time I've ignored its directions I"ve ended up lost.
-Scott
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« Reply #2 on: April 02, 2008, 03:13:28 PM » |
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Have one. Use the basic functions.
Subman is the local expert on the Zumo as far as I can tell.
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Dag
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« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2008, 03:18:01 PM » |
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I will use it together with a IPhone and ScalaRider Teamset.
I have an old Garmin Quest now, but that is without bluetooth. I m really looking forward to try it when
I´m going to the European Inzane in Germany.(I like this "yellow" color option...  )
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #4 on: April 02, 2008, 03:54:59 PM » |
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Trip to IZ: 1028 Miles  15 hours even. Stopped for 1:07 in 15 hours  Overall average 68.5 mph with a rolling average(while moving) of: 74 mph  Couldn't resist posting that, and its the only pictures I have of the Zumo. I've never used the bluetooth part because I don't have a headset that will plug into the Zumo.... -Scott |
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Dag
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« Reply #5 on: April 02, 2008, 04:18:11 PM » |
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15 hours ride.... 1 hour break. Not on the roads we have here in Norway.
I am exited to get it mounted. I ordered it from Houston so it will take a
week until I have it here.
And I have to tell you what the price is in Norway.
USD 1,540
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« Reply #6 on: April 02, 2008, 06:56:46 PM » |
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Dag, you will love it. Blue tooth works great, I use it in my work van everyday. I don't have a setup for my helmet yet. Make sure you download the web updater. The unit most likely will not have the latest software in it. It is real easy to update. If the maps for Norway are as accurate as they are here, you can trust the turn by turn directions.
Feel free to ask questions on this forum, or email at tsmithey(REMOVETHIS)@tx.rr.com I will be heading out of town for a few days, so I may not be able to answer you until Monday.
Terry
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Dag
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« Reply #7 on: April 03, 2008, 03:18:31 AM » |
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Feel free to ask questions on this forum, or email at tsmithey(REMOVETHIS)@tx.rr.com I will be heading out of town for a few days, so I may not be able to answer you until Monday.
Terry
Thank´s, I will contact you if (not if) WHEN I need help.
I hate those operating instructions and it´s a confession of failure to even open the book....
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« Reply #8 on: April 03, 2008, 06:27:06 AM » |
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...I've learned to follow what it says though. Every time I've ignored its directions I"ve ended up lost....
Ain't no such thing as lost on a motorcycle as long as there's gas in the tank....  HER: "Are we lost?" ME: "Heck no. We're taking the creative route!" HER: "Mexico? How the HELL did we end up in Mexico?!" |
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Scott in Ok
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« Reply #9 on: April 03, 2008, 08:22:05 AM » |
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I agree Daniel, but....there are some places I prefer not to be lost. West Memphis is one of those.....
-Scott
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« Reply #10 on: April 03, 2008, 01:27:13 PM » |
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I agree Daniel, but....there are some places I prefer not to be lost. West Memphis is one of those.....
-Scott
I agree with ya 1000% on West Memphis, another one is Cicero, IL, just South of Chicago. |
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