fastestbusaaround
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posted November 26, 2007 08:33 PM
 Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 26 Nov 2007 20:36
Zumo 550 GPS on C14...with pictures
I recently mounted my Zumo 550 on the C14, using only the parts that were included in the Zumo kit. I only had to buy (2) 8*50 metric screws to replace the shorter stock screws on the riser base...they are identical to the originals.
I also added the RAM locking screw to prevent the unit from being stolen off the bike. It is fully adjustable to give me the perfect view, although I may consider replacing it with the slicker looking Techmount at some point...
Install took only a few minutes...
The unit doesn't look like it's dead center in these pics, only due to the angle of the shot, but it is.
Total cost of the mount was about $20.00 for the screws and key-locking wheel...
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TedG
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posted November 26, 2007 08:38 PM
Sweet! I want one, just haven't decided which one yet. Would you like it better if it was lower? And how is the ign switch access?
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fish_antlers
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posted November 26, 2007 09:18 PM
that's one ugly mount!
nice GPS though! 
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 26, 2007 09:52 PM
Edited By: fastestbusaaround on 26 Nov 2007 21:53
quote:
Sweet! I want one, just haven't decided which one yet. Would you like it better if it was lower? And how is the ign switch access?
Access is completely unfettered, look at the picture from the backside angle and you'll see. It can't go lower, because the glovebox has to open. To get it lower, you have to back it up over the switch -- and you wouldn't like that. The height is perfect anyway; it doesn't block the cluster at all.
Fishy; it was free and in the box; it's not as slick as the Techmount, but it works as well. I may still opt for a Techmount on my ZX and my C, purely for aesthetics.
Ted, get the Zumo 550; the only other real bike GPS is the TomTom Rider and it pales by comparison...I know, because I distribute Garmin and have done the TomTom line as well...no comparison.
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TedG
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posted November 26, 2007 10:53 PM
That was my next question, It sounds like you did the research for me. Actually I was looking at them yesterday at Circuit City. I have a built in Nav in the vette, and the directions display on the HUD. And man am I spoiled. I have a Chevy SS Silverado and I am looking at the Dual XDVD8626 with bluetooth for the phone, XM (hey they have the Led Zeppelin channel) and although not a high end unit the thing with nav and XM is under 700, and there are a ton of other features. So the bike is next. I am just not sure of the mount. I hate to have to take the thing with me each time I get off the bike. It might be cool to build another lid for the glove box that the thing would mount into. Hmmmm.
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stevewfl
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posted November 27, 2007 07:47 AM
Great job with the C14 ZUMO set-up, FBA. I LUBS my ZUMO 550 too!!!
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posted November 27, 2007 12:39 PM
How does the rain affect these things?
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MasterBlaster
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posted November 27, 2007 02:33 PM
Looks good, Just picked up the Lowrance iway 600C for mine. Tiger GPS ahd a sale, 349.95 with free shipping that ended today. Its another great Gps for the bike, and screen doesnt wash out in the light. It is also fully sealed and waterproof as it is used in Marine applications also.
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fastestbusaaround
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posted November 28, 2007 03:01 AM
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How does the rain affect these things?
It is waterproof -- IPX07, which means waterproof for 30 minutes in under 1 meter of water, so it'll never get wet on a bike.
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bigfatboss
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posted December 03, 2007 08:58 AM
I got the Magellan Crossover for the trip to Florida and it worked great. I like the techmount better than what I got.
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