Garmin Zumo 550 3.5-Inch Portable GPS Navigator
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Customer Review: Great GPS unit.
Summary: 5 Stars
I looked at all the GPS units and since I have a motorcycle this one does it all. I do not regret spending the extra money for it. The only thing I think could be improved is the unit should have some type of speaker set up for the motorcycle cradle like the car cradle has. The TTS and mp3 features are useles unless you have some sort of ear phones or bluetooth set up.
I have gone on 4 trips so far since getting it in July and it has not led me astray. Even if I missed a turn it brings me back to where I am going. I had imported some custom POI's and the coordinates were not correct on some of them. I didn't know it and neither did the GPS. It took me to where the coordinates were. Unfortunatly it was in a residential section instead of the business section of that town. The GPS did it's job but the imported data was wrong. I don't fault the unit for that. Remember GPS is like a computer. The results you get back is only as good as the info put in.
Customer Review: Works well on both bikes
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased the Garmin Zumo 550, along with the extra cradle and wiring harness since I have two Harleys. I combined them with the E-Caddy locking system on both bikes. On my Softail it was an easy installation and works very well, except of course you cannot hear the audio prompts on the bike, unless you install speakers.
On the Ultra I wired the sound through my radio speakers using a 3.5 mm cable and using the Aux port, that you can use with your MP3 player etc.
The prompts are loud and clear.
The 550 works very well. I alternate it between both bikes and my car. The suction mount for the car leaves a little to be desired, but the 550 has great features including the Bluetooth capability and also the screen slider to use with heavy gloves. So far so good, but it is the best system I have had in over 45 years of riding. I recommend it to anyone.
Doug P
Customer Review: A Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I had read the reviews posted on this web site and others. So after purchasing this product I also ordered the FM accessory as well.
Once I received it I updated all the firmware. Made my own mount for my vehicle so I could use the automotive mount provided. I made a trip to downtown L.A. and usually I have to call the account to get directions even after printing out directions from mapquest. I have to say I made the trip there and back with out a problem. Not because of my skills as a navigator. I missed an exit ramp but the Garmin got be right back on track. I missed a turn and the unit corrected my directions. Then on the way home with major traffic the GPS routed me around it and got me home faster then I ever have accomplished on my own. I would recommend this to anyone for motorcycles and cars. It is the highest rated non dashboard mount GPS around. I have to agree it truly is a great product.
Customer Review: Great GPS
Summary: 5 Stars
Combined with the products offered from Kennedy Electronics, I was able to mount this on my Honda 94 Goldwing Trike and run it directly into my intercom/radio. I have a switch that allows me to flip back and forth between the radio and the Garmin so I can hear the output right on my speakers or through a headset.
It does everything I wanted it to do, and I will probably be purchasing a memory card so I can download some music for trips where my local radio station doesn't reach.
So far, it has been 100% accurate for all my needs and flawlessly led me to my destinations in towns I don't know at all, as well as any local places. I also use it on occasion in my car with the adaptor it came with for car use.
Very easy to install the mount on the bike, I would recommend this product to anyone wanting a portable GPS for their bike or trike.
Customer Review: Outstanding Product
Summary: 5 Stars
I have bought the Garmin Zumo 550 about 3 weeks ago. I have had the power cable installed on my motorcycle by my Honda dealer and I mounted the unit myself.The GPS is most useful when riding,especially when riding to FAVORITES. It provides clear and concises directions. It also provides additional information, such as speed, time, altitude and compass directions. The screen of the unit can be read very well, even in bright sunshine. The touch screen provides the ability to change menus, volume of sound, etc. with the glove on and while riding.
For me the built in MP3 player was a most important additional feature. I down loaded MP3 files from my computer onto a 4 Gig SD memory card. This gives me about 20 hours of my favorite music. I use JVC ear plugs.
I recommend the Garmin Zumo 550 highly to my fellow motorcyclists. Buy it and you will extremly happy.