HD Zumo GPS Rebate now till Dec 31, 2011

Gas Man · 11-17-2011, 08:14 AM

I can't remember the number derf and I agreed to...

There is allot of added parts in these zumo units...

It is set to handle the vibrations from the bikes, it’s waterproof, it can also sense your finger thru gloves. It comes with a harness to wire it directly to your bike’s power and input to the radio. It comes with a 112V house charger, 12V car charger, car suction cup mount, the motorcycle cradle, a carrying case, and a few other items. But the other big one is the pc software (Map Source) that allows you to preplot your trip and then download to the GPS.

I resisted buying a GPS for years, but I love this thing. It has found me so many great places.

Further, the HD unit is the same price and has the same pieces as the BMW unit.

Trip · 11-17-2011, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

Further, the HD unit is the same price and has the same pieces as the BMW unit.

Does the HD unit have physical buttons on the mount?

The BMW unit has BMW connectors on it that built into the BMW bikes. You don't have to run power to it, it's already built in, it's probably the same for HD, but using HD connectors.

Gas Man · 11-17-2011, 10:10 AM

The HD doesn't have the buttons. You're so obcessed with buttons... I don't see the need. What do they do that already isn't on the screen?

The HD comes with a wire and connector that runs to the fuse box and plugs into the fuse box on the back. I don't believe it is as simple as you are talking about. That being said, the CVO (and probably soon future normal touring) bikes have a dock already sitting there on the fairing, nothing to plug in, just drop the unit on.

Trip · 11-17-2011, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Gas Man

The HD doesn't have the buttons. You're so obcessed with buttons... I don't see the need. What do they do that already isn't on the screen?

The HD comes with a wire and connector that runs to the fuse box and plugs into the fuse box on the back. I don't believe it is as simple as you are talking about. That being said, the CVO (and probably soon future normal touring) bikes have a dock already sitting there on the fairing, nothing to plug in, just drop the unit on.

I love the built in buttons, makes music changing easy even in traffic/difficult riding situations as opposed to trying to touch the touch screen.

The new BMW k16 is about the same way, but I believe its just completely built into the bike.

derf · 11-17-2011, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Trip

I love the built in buttons, makes music changing easy even in traffic/difficult riding situations as opposed to trying to touch the touch screen.

The new BMW k16 is about the same way, but I believe its just completely built into the bike.

the buttons are great, they are just easy quick reference to switch screens, modes etc...

And yes it is 100% built into the k16

11-17-2011, 08:14 AM	#1
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	I can't remember the number derf and I agreed to... There is allot of added parts in these zumo units... It is set to handle the vibrations from the bikes, it’s waterproof, it can also sense your finger thru gloves. It comes with a harness to wire it directly to your bike’s power and input to the radio. It comes with a 112V house charger, 12V car charger, car suction cup mount, the motorcycle cradle, a carrying case, and a few other items. But the other big one is the pc software (Map Source) that allows you to preplot your trip and then download to the GPS. I resisted buying a GPS for years, but I love this thing. It has found me so many great places. Further, the HD unit is the same price and has the same pieces as the BMW unit. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

11-17-2011, 10:10 AM	#3
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	The HD doesn't have the buttons. You're so obcessed with buttons... I don't see the need. What do they do that already isn't on the screen? The HD comes with a wire and connector that runs to the fuse box and plugs into the fuse box on the back. I don't believe it is as simple as you are talking about. That being said, the CVO (and probably soon future normal touring) bikes have a dock already sitting there on the fairing, nothing to plug in, just drop the unit on. __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product