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My old 6 year Garmin Zumo 340 feels a bit dated, and the connector pins have started to malfunction (AGAIN for the 3rd time) so another change of power cable with fairing removal and soldering is on its way. |
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Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:41 pm (Last edited: Wed Feb 27, 2019 4:50 pm)
Zitat von Bacaruda im Beitrag #1 I had the same power connector issue on my 390LM. I'm now on my 2nd power cable. If your budget can stretch to it, take a look at the 595LM. It seems to have a much more robust power connector (more like the BMW Nav units). Also (cut and paste from https://ridermagazine.com/2017/10/11/gar...5lm-gps-review/ ): "The 595LM is fairly straightforward to install, with the most difficult part being routing all the cables—in addition to power, there are three mic/line-in/line-out jacks plus a USB—under the gas tank and/or fairings. It comes with a U-shaped bracket that mounts on most handlebars, as well as a suction cup and 12V cigarette lighter adapter for use in a car." Mic & line-in seem to be for connecting direct to a phone, and line-out seems to be for getting the audio to an intercom system on wired (non bluetooth) headset. Cheers Paul B. |
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Zitat von Bacaruda im Beitrag #1 I have a TomTom 450 (or maybe the model before) and have had that fitted during very heavy rain in France last year (riding for 1hr+ until it eased) and 5 hours of continuous (lighter) rain in Wales. The rain got on the screen and formed various sized drops, this didn't cause it to act as if someone were operating it, it did distort the picture due to the drops as it would on any screen, didn't bother me as I was getting voice instruction, and with the wind and vibes from the bike itself the water would clear or move around never just sit in the same place or get too much. However when I went to operate the touch screen with water on the screen it occasionally thought I pressed a little left or little right from where I actually pressed and of course trying to clear the water off (using rubber visor wipe on glove) it thought I was pressing in loads of places and went into some sub menu but I pressed the 'single' return button (top right?) and it went straight back to the map and directions. And as long as you keep the USB's and SD card's rubber covers sealed correctly I can't see it letting in water, those two rides convinced me of that. JasonQ |
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I find the power pins on the 3xx series of Zumos need a bit of lube every 6 months. They stick down if not lubed often, resulting in a flat battery. Spray something like WD40 on the connector then use a meter probe or small screwdriver to prod the pins up & down to get some of the lube into where the spring lives. |
Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:36 am (Last edited: Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:15 am)
Zitat von fred_jb im Beitrag #2 @Bacaruda If you haven't decided yet, the TomTom's have become much better over the last years. I have the 410 and did many trips in the rain, and as long as you keep it at an angle, so the rain can run of, it worked fine 99% of the time. And the 450 and specially the newest 550 are even better, I heard from riders who have these. |
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Finaly made up my mind and purchased garmin Zumo 595LM. |
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I appreciate it. I keep looking at the GPS prep on the bike, thinking something should be there, then I look at the price of the navigator VI... It's so seldom that I take the bike on roads that I'm not familiar with that it's hard to justify the cost. The times I do venture out on unfamiliar roads it's for a penny ride where the idea is to get lost and discover new roads. |
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Buy a spare cover for your GPS prep and then fix whatever GPS you want to the cover. It will lock on the same as the Navigator does so it won't fall off |
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Have you considered an old Zumo 660 if your needs are relatively simple?
Carpe Diem!
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I have looked a the ZUMO but there are actually pretty close in price to a Nav VI. I did consider buying a spare cover and attaching another GPS to it. I did a little half hearted looking for the part number on the web Sunday but couldn't turn it up. I'll need to do a little more digging unless someone knows what the part number is. I could also see if the dealer has one at the end of this month when I take the bike in for the 600 mile service. |
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