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JCWeatherman
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I rode in the rain yesterday. My Garmin 660 is supposed to be weather tight, but I still slipped a baggy over it. Better safe than sorry. Use a couple rubber bands to hold the baggy in place. Don't want it to fly off.
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Cruzr Joe
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ThreeWheels
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Which GPS do you have ?
Is it a Garmin Zumo ? 660, 665, 590 ?
You do not need a bag for any of the Zumo GPS models. They are designed for motorcycles and are weather proof. You can even toss them in a bucket of water (not that you need to do that).
JCWeatherman
Member
I agree, but I've got this thing about electronics in the rain. I would gladly advise you that you don't need any additional protection, but I would still go the extra mile to protect my investment. A 2 cent baggy can save me hundreds of dollars.
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I AGREE
It is always to be safe than sorry! What is the ole saying, an ounce of protection is worth........ Our group will be doing a long distance in the near future, and a baggie and rubber bands will hitch a ride along with me.
It is always to be safe than sorry! What is the ole saying, an ounce of protection is worth........ Our group will be doing a long distance in the near future, and a baggie and rubber bands will hitch a ride along with me.
It is a Garmin Zumo 660
Bfromla
Well-known member
Nobody likes to get electronics wet but really if it is raining you got more to worry about than the device...... Its replaceable worry bout the road. Baggies & bands help & always handy to have just in case, just be safe lets ALL have a SAFE & happy spyderfest
billybovine
Active member
Don't worry about it. Hours driving in the rain. Never remove it to wash with sponge and soapy water. Rinse with garden hose. The only trouble I have ever had is the Dealership took it off to wash the Spyder. Got water in the mount and it took aweek to dry out and work right again. Never have heard of zumo 660 leaking before.
The short answer is 'no', but if it makes you feel better to put a raincoat on it go ahead. I have used weatherproof rated Garmin products outdoors in all conditions for years with no problems.
900Dave
New member
Don't worry about. The Garmin will be a lot better than you after riding a full day in the rain. Due to its location while you are moving very little water even hits it while you are moving. I don't even remove or cover my cell phone when it starts to rain and it is certainly not designed to get wet and never had an issue with that either.
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