GPS

[NancysToy]

A bottle of water to drink or help cool you down on a long trip across the desert in 100+ is a must Bro. That's the only reason I put one on my Spyder.

Overheating the body or dehydration is a very bad thing on a motorcycle. I know this by experience. I was on a trip from San Diego to Ohio in the middle of the summer one year and got heat stroke. That cost me two days on that trip. I won't ride like that again.nojoke

I agree, but not to the point that I want to sacrifice taking a hand off the bars frequently, and looking where to replace the bottle afterward. I will admit that it is probably safer on the Spyder (on a straight road) than on a motorcycle, where hitting a bump one-handed can put you on the pavement. I usually just put a water bottle or cooler in my bags or trunk, and stop frequently. I also can put a water bladder in my riding jacket, and sip as I go, even wiith a full face helmet. I know what you mean about the heat stroke. I've done it, too, and it is not much fun.
-Scotty

 

[bone crusher]

You might want to do a little more research on that seeing you are all about safety.
http://www.driveandstayalive.com/articles and topics/crash causation/cell-phone-dangers.htm

Excellent information. I have mine hooked up when I ride, but I don't talk except to tell people I'm on a ride and will call them later. The music from the 550 is adequate enough...

 

[John in PA]

Until today I would've said the zumo 550 is great...

However, I got the newest update and bluetooth firmware and now it works like crap...

I have an iphone and the new bluetooth firmware is a POS...I'll have to talk to garmin...

In addition, the unit died after the software update...had to take out the battery and reinsert...

So...I like the zumo 550 but am now worried that it isn't going to work well with my iphone anymore...it worked great before the bluetooth firmware update...

I, too, have a scala rider 2...does work well with that...

Check out this thread on the zumoforums for instructions on how to roll back to a previous version of the firmware. Should solve the problem. Good folks on this forum that will help if it doesn't do the trick.
I had this problem after an upgrade last year, followed the procedure, and it worked for me.

http://www.zumoforums.com/index.php?topic=3598.0

 

[orangespydiegirl]

I just joined spyder lovers and saw this posting. My husband has a nuvi 750 on his Spyder he used the suction cup to mount it, can't hear it very well on the interstate so he uses it through the FM stereo.

 

[bjt]

Welcome to SpyderLovers orangespydiegirl. :spyder:

 

[orangespydiegirl]

Thanks

I'm learning from all of you.

 

[CincySpyder]

What is the best way to hardwire the zumo 550 in order to hear XM and intercom back to the driver.:spyder:

 

[Lowflyingowl]

Cincy,
There's a plug on the left side of the Zumo for hardwiring a pair of earbuds or what-not. If you just want both you and passenger to be able to hear, then go to Radio Shack and pick up a splitter, then plug both sets of headsets/earplugs into the splitter.

I don't know about intercom also unless you pick up one of the wired sets...

 

[skeet]

After a lot of searching, I finally hit on what I thought was the "best" deal on a Zumo 550 from techron digital @$515. I ordered using my credit card and received an E-Mail stating I would have to call an 800 number during their working hours to confirm the order. I called the next day and had a person on the other end that I could barely understand and he immediately started explaining the need for a card in order to make use of the GPS. I interrupted him to ask if I HAD to have the card, and he replied "If you interrupt me again, I'll cancel the order". My reply was to CANCEL THE ORDER!!!!!!!
They did cancel, and I ordered from PC Nation. These folks were very helpful and very prompt, and are located in the states. I paid $631 delivered the next day. I do like the GPS and look forward to using it a lot. The handle bar mount worked fine on the Spyder, and it took less than 2 hours to hard wire it into the system with the extras in the box.

 

[bjt]

After a lot of searching, I finally hit on what I thought was the "best" deal on a Zumo 550 from techron digital @$515. I ordered using my credit card and received an E-Mail stating I would have to call an 800 number during their working hours to confirm the order. I called the next day and had a person on the other end that I could barely understand and he immediately started explaining the need for a card in order to make use of the GPS. I interrupted him to ask if I HAD to have the card, and he replied "If you interrupt me again, I'll cancel the order". My reply was to CANCEL THE ORDER!!!!!!!
They did cancel, and I ordered from PC Nation. These folks were very helpful and very prompt, and are located in the states. I paid $631 delivered the next day. I do like the GPS and look forward to using it a lot. The handle bar mount worked fine on the Spyder, and it took less than 2 hours to hard wire it into the system with the extras in the box.

Yep, my wife tried ordering some GPS that was a super low price from a similar outfit. They were almost insisting that she bought the memory card from them at a huge markup. When she declined, they told her the GPS was on backorder for 8-10 weeks or something screwy like that. She cancelled the order and ended up buying a different GPS from a reputable company.

 

[bone crusher]

After a lot of searching, I finally hit on what I thought was the "best" deal on a Zumo 550 from techron digital @$515. I ordered using my credit card and received an E-Mail stating I would have to call an 800 number during their working hours to confirm the order. I called the next day and had a person on the other end that I could barely understand and he immediately started explaining the need for a card in order to make use of the GPS. I interrupted him to ask if I HAD to have the card, and he replied "If you interrupt me again, I'll cancel the order". My reply was to CANCEL THE ORDER!!!!!!!
They did cancel, and I ordered from PC Nation. These folks were very helpful and very prompt, and are located in the states. I paid $631 delivered the next day. I do like the GPS and look forward to using it a lot. The handle bar mount worked fine on the Spyder, and it took less than 2 hours to hard wire it into the system with the extras in the box.

Yes...techron digital is a scam operation...there are several NYC based companies...avoid them all...I got fooled by one in the midwest (thought they'd be safer)...paid, got a used product, sent it back...then they disappeared....got my money back from Visa but what a pain in the butt...

I bought from Amazon...they are very safe!

My advice from all...buy from a reputable place and don't try to save the extra few dollars...it's not worth the headache...and NEVER BUY ANYTHING FROM ANY ONLINE MERCHANT BASED OUT OF NEW YORK CITY!

 

[wyliec]

When using a gps on your spyder-

Do you view it and try to listen to it without headphones?

Or do you use either headphones or a blue-tooth set up?

I've grown quite dependent on my gps for my car.

 

[skeet]

Can't hear it on the Spyder at highway speeds. Son has one on a Yamaha and he uses ear buds, and listens to both the GPS and/or music. Haven't tried the earbuds yet, but have purchased them from Radio Shack.

 

[bjt]

When using a gps on your spyder-

Do you view it and try to listen to it without headphones?

Or do you use either headphones or a blue-tooth set up?

I've grown quite dependent on my gps for my car.

Most of the time, I don't hook up the headset on my helmet so I just look at the GPS occasionally to see how far until my next direction change. If I'm going to be listening to music, I'll plug the GPS in and let it tell me directions

 

[bone crusher]

I have an iphone, scala rider 2, and the zumo 550. I can hear the volume at high speeds...

If you want a scala rider 2, I got mine the same place I got my hindle for $430.00...meaning, I got a great deal on the scala.

PM me if you want the contact info.